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166 Avenue NE
Corridor Improvements
"Better connections within the community for
all modes (of travel) are needed to tie neighborhoods and commercial areas
together, improving efficiency and economic vitality while promoting continued
high quality of life."
(Transportation Master Plan Executive Summary)
Construction begins on Monday, September 8 for a new traffic signal at the
intersection of 166 Avenue NE at NE 104 Street.
In addition, 166 Avenue NE will be reconfigured from 4 lanes to 3 along
the Redmond Junior High School property.
The new configuration will reduce 166 Avenue NE to one through lane in each
direction with a center left-turn lane and bike lanes on each side of the
street.
Drivers and pedestrians can expect to see
construction crews Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM for
approximately the next 10 weeks until the signal is in operation by the
end of November.
Construction is expected to close sidewalks, each
closure taking about 2 weeks.
Pedestrians will be directed to temporary crossings that will be
installed for the duration of this project.
Flaggers and elementary school crossing guards will be on site to
assist pedestrians through the work zone.
Redmond Police will also be present.
Drivers will be flagged through the intersection, which is
expected to be more efficient than the existing 4-way stop.
There are always potential delays when entering a
construction zone, so drivers are advised to use alternate routes, if
possible.
For those who have experienced the traffic
congestion around the project site, click on the links provided to see
the construction
update that has been distributed on Education Hill, as well as a
letter to the editor
of the Redmond Reporter regarding congestion concerns that will appear
in the Wednesday October 1 edition.
Check this site for more information as the project
is underway. Regular
construction updates will be posted by
Public Works
Construction.
This page was last updated on September 26, 2008.
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