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Construction
Segment One Construction Schedule Weekly Update Segment One Traffic Control Plan Construction FAQ's |
Segment One Traffic Control Plan Major construction operations are anticipated to be completed in mid-December 2004 with pavement marking and median landscaping being completed in Spring 2005. East Washington Avenue will remain open to traffic during the project with two lanes in each direction. Cross-traffic and left turns will be limited to the signalized intersections of Paterson, Ingersoll and Baldwin Streets with other non-signalized intersections restricted to right-in/right-out access. Intersections may be periodically closed for short periods of time as required to allow for utility installations and concrete paving operations. Parking will not be allowed along the avenue during construction. In order to reconstruct East Washington Avenue while maintaining traffic, construction operations will be completed in four stages: Stage 1 (mid-March to early-April) will involve closure of the median lanes to allow for the removal of the median and temporary pavement widening in the median along the inbound lanes in preparation for Stage 2. Stage 2 (early-April to July) will consist of four lanes of bi-directional traffic (two lanes in each direction) on the existing inbound lanes while the outbound lanes are reconstructed. Stage 3 (August to October) will switch the four lanes of traffic over to the newly constructed outbound lanes while the inbound lanes are reconstructed. Stage 4 (November) will return to divided traffic with two lanes in each direction in the right and center driving lanes for completion of the median and left-turn lanes as well as bump-outs. An exhibit further detailing the construction staging is on display. Temporary pedestrian crossings of East Washington Avenue will be provided at the signalized intersections of Patterson, Ingersoll, and Baldwin Streets. Bus stops will be reduced to three pairs of stops within the construction area at the signalized intersections with accessible boarding areas in the median during Stage 2 and Stage 3 of construction. For more information visit Metro Transit at: http://www.mymetrobus.com/2003/Detours/EastWashConstruction.htm Access at most intersections as well as to residential and business driveways will be maintained as much as possible. During reconstruction of the intersections and traveled lanes, local and cross-traffic may be driving on graveled surfaces before paving operations. A paving gap will be left at business driveways that have no alternate access, allowing traffic to enter and exit. If approved by the business, the construction contractor will also have the option of paving the roadway in front of the driveway using a quick curing concrete. Paving with quick curing concrete requires a 24 to 36 hour closure of the driveway but results in a smoother pavement in front of the driveway and less overall inconvenience. Businesses are encouraged to work closely with the construction contractor and project manager during construction to discuss business access and work out acceptable solutions for everyone. For a diagram of the staging, open this link: Staging Diagram To keep the public informed and provide an open line of communication, the construction contractor and project manager will hold regular meetings with local businesses and property owners to discuss the project schedule, vehicular access, pedestrian access, and other construction issues. Meeting times will be announced on the Meetings Page. The City of Madison has agreed to implement a construction traffic-management plan, which includes many measures to minimize traffic diversion to the residential neighborhoods and to minimize the impacts of accessibility. Measures include maximizing signal green-time, providing left-turn lanes, installing dynamic message signs, and the use of an outreach program to inform motorists. The plan also includes keeping access open to local businesses, providing pedestrian crossings, and encouraging the use of transit services.
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03/25/05
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