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CONTACT: |
Phil Day, 425-556-2860 |
| September 19, 2008 |
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Marta Gronlund, 425-556-2427 |
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The intersection of Union Hill and Avondale Roads (at the
termination of SR 520) will effectively close for two weekends in
order for construction crews to lay concrete paving as part of the
City's Union Hill Road Widening project.
Weather
permitting; this major construction impact will occur from 8
pm on Friday, September 26 to 6am on Monday, September 29 and again,
at the same times, on the following weekend, Friday, October 3 to
Monday, October 6. Traffic on the Avondale Road/SR 520
corridor will be reduced to one lane in each direction. On
Union Hill Road, there will be no access between 178 Place NE at
Gold's Gym west to Avondale Way. Area detours will be in
place, but delays in this area during these times must be expected.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and take alternate routes
whenever possible.
When completed, this project will increase the capacity of the
intersection by constructing dedicated right turn lanes from SR 520
to Union Hill Road, from Union Hill Road to Avondale Road northbound
and from Avondale Road to Union Hill Road westbound. One
additional through lane will also be added to Avondale Road leading
onto SR 520. These improvements will increase traffic flow,
allowing more cars to get through the signal during peak periods.
For updates about this major road construction and
a map of the detour routes, visit the
construction alerts web page or call the City of Redmond's
Public Works Construction Division at 425-556-2723. Recorded
messages on Redmond Community Radio 1650 AM will also keep drivers
updated on the construction.
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