Project Description:

This project includes installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Ward Road and Longview Road, and construction of a southbound right turn and a northbound left turn on Ward. Improvements on Longview Road, including realignment with South Lea Drive will be part of the Longview Road project. Federal funding of $544,000 will be available for construction. The City's portion of the project will be funded from the Road & Bridge fund.

Project Rationale:

Traffic signal warrant study (1998) verified that existing traffic volumes warrant a traffic signal at this intersection.

Status Details:

Design has been completed and all right-of-way has been acquired. Utility relocation is well underway. The construction has been advertised for bid, estimated start 10/01/10. The intersection west of Ward Road has been relocated to align with Lea Drive. Temporary stop control along Longview and Lea Drive will remain until the new traffic signal is operational. Longview Road west of Ward Road will remain closed to through traffic.