Constitution and Circle Safety and Congestion Improvement Project Click here for latest traffic impacts. Click here for trail detour map. Click here for alternate routes. 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. Project design overvew. Click here for a PDF to print or view larger. 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