Arlington lays out transportation plan
Published on Wed, Jul 15, 2009 by Carmell EmoryRead More Local News
The City of Arlington is working on improving traffic concerns with its six-year transportation plan that includes several new projects along with ongoing maintenance and improvements. With more cars on the road and more people trying to walk safely on busy streets, Arlington is working to accommodate both needs by widening traffic lanes and providing walking paths and sidewalks for pedestrians.
An open house is planned to discuss one of the most ambitious projects, concerning the SR9/SR531 intersection, on Tuesday, July 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Arlington High School.
The first project, which started July 1, was obtaining the right-of-way for the connection of 173rd St. to Smokey Point Blvd., and to fill in the missing section of the road between those two points.
In September, Arlington city workers will be working with the WSDOT to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Burke and SR9. This added signal is expected to provide safer driving conditions on a dangerous section of the highway, and is an improvement that comes highly recommended by the WSDOT planning group.
Almost a year from now, starting next June, the city will begin work on the SR531/SR9 intersection, a project that is fully funded at a projected cost of $15.6 million dollars.
Residents will have an opportunity to talk with project engineers, learn about potential safety improvements, ask questions and voice concerns about the SR531/SR9 project during the WSDOT-hosted open house July 21.
The current intersection isn't designed to handle the expected growth in the area, and planners are hoping to make improvements before there is an increase in congestion, delays and accidents. Improvement options include a new signal or roundabout.
Information about the SR531-Arlington corridor plan and improvements to the Smokey Point/I-5 interchange will also be available that evening.
While three out of four of the new projects have starting dates, the city plans to continue sidewalk, overlay and road enhancement program on an annual basis. This program is planned to maintain the public roads not only for cars, but also for walkers, bike riders, and other non-engine powered devices.
An open house is planned to discuss one of the most ambitious projects, concerning the SR9/SR531 intersection, on Tuesday, July 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Arlington High School.
The first project, which started July 1, was obtaining the right-of-way for the connection of 173rd St. to Smokey Point Blvd., and to fill in the missing section of the road between those two points.
In September, Arlington city workers will be working with the WSDOT to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Burke and SR9. This added signal is expected to provide safer driving conditions on a dangerous section of the highway, and is an improvement that comes highly recommended by the WSDOT planning group.
Almost a year from now, starting next June, the city will begin work on the SR531/SR9 intersection, a project that is fully funded at a projected cost of $15.6 million dollars.
Residents will have an opportunity to talk with project engineers, learn about potential safety improvements, ask questions and voice concerns about the SR531/SR9 project during the WSDOT-hosted open house July 21.
The current intersection isn't designed to handle the expected growth in the area, and planners are hoping to make improvements before there is an increase in congestion, delays and accidents. Improvement options include a new signal or roundabout.
Information about the SR531-Arlington corridor plan and improvements to the Smokey Point/I-5 interchange will also be available that evening.
While three out of four of the new projects have starting dates, the city plans to continue sidewalk, overlay and road enhancement program on an annual basis. This program is planned to maintain the public roads not only for cars, but also for walkers, bike riders, and other non-engine powered devices.
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