| Why is this project being done? |
Road and safety improvements are being made to the intersection of Holman Highway 68 and the entrance to Community Hospital.
The purpose of the project is to modify the intersection to help relieve traffic congestion in the area and improve access for emergency vehicles, patients, and visitors.
This project is the first phase of road widening that will ultimately provide 4 lanes between Highway 1 and the hospital area.
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The intersection will be reconstructed to improve access to the hospital.
Road work will include the addition of a second left-turn lane out of the hospital, and extension and realignment of the right-turn lane into the hospital to allow for more rapid movement through the intersection.
The project also includes widening about 700 feet of Holman Highway 68 leading to and from the hospital to accommodate the additional lanes through the intersection.
Every effort has been made to minimize impacts to landscaping. The project includes replanting the impacted areas; however, there will be some loss of vegetation due to the widening. |
| How will this affect travel on Holman Highway 68? |
Expect periodic traffic delays in the area for approximately 5 months. (September through February)
Holman Highway 68 and access to Community Hospital will remain open and available at all times during the construction period.
During the day, there will be periodic traffic delays, especially during peak commute periods.
The hospital entrance will be moved several times during the construction, but there will always be access to and from the hospital. Watch for signs and pavement markings to guide the way.
There will also be lane closures on Holman Highway 68 from time to time during the construction period. At least one lane will be open at all times, and access to the hospital will always be available.
Any lane closures are primarily expected to occur at night to help minimize traffic and travel disruption. Flag persons may be present to help guide traffic at certain times during periodic lane closures.
Signs will be posted in the area to remind travelers about the road work during the construction period. Please use caution and patience. |
| Alternate Route |
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How long will it take? |
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What will it cost and how will it be funded? |
For an alternate route to avoid the construction, use the Lighthouse Avenue -
Del Monte Avenue corridor. |
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The project will begin construction in September 2007 and is expected to be completed by February 2008. |
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Total cost for this public-private partnership road improvement project is estimated to be $2.1 million. |
| Thank you for your patience during construction of this important safety project. |
