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Constitution and Circle Safety and Congestion Improvement Project
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Project Description: Transportation Systems Management (TSM) type improvements are proposed for this intersection to address intersection congestion, safety and alternate travel modes (bikes and pedestrians). The proposed project improvements listed below will: 1) improve intersection efficiency and reduce traffic delays and existing potential for rear-end collisions; 2) decrease total vehicle emissions by an estimated 1.8%; and 3) improve the overall Rock Island Trail crossing conditions and pedestrian circulation through the intersection. The plans include:

  • Widening both Constitution and Circle traffic lanes to standard widths as the approach and go through the interection.

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The Constitution and Circle intersection just before work began in June 2008.

  • Extending westbound, eastbound and southbound right-turn lanes for more vehicle capacity,
  • Improving southeast corner curb radii (eliminating the “sharp” turn),
  • Replacing and retiming the traffic signals,
  • Installing ADA-compliant sidewalks and handicap ramps,
  • Improving the Rock Island Trail including construction of a trail tunnel, called a “trunnel,” which may set precedence for additional trunnels along the corridor in the future, and
  • Minimizing the dip in the road for better drainage, traffic flow, and safety.

Total Estimated project cost: $1.94M

Estimated project schedule: Construction began in June 2008 and is anticipated to take six months pending quest utility relocations.

Construction Information: Blue Ridge Construction, 719-578-5225
Web Site: www.SpringsGov.com - Transportation Education
Project Phone: 719-385-5918
Project Managers: Andy Garton - City Engineering
Travis Easton - City RTA