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Project
Description: Improvements were built at this intersection
to address intersection congestion, safety and allow alternate
travel modes (bikes and pedestrians). The project improvements
improved intersection efficiency reduced traffic delays,
and existing potential for rear-end collisions; improved
the overall Rock Island Trail crossing conditions and pedestrian
circulation through the intersection. Project:
- Widened
both Constitution and Circle traffic lanes to standard
widths as they approach and go through the interection.
- Extended
westbound, eastbound and southbound right-turn lanes for
more vehicle capacity,
- Improved
southeast corner eliminating the “sharp” turn,
- Replaced
and retimed the traffic signals,
- Installed
ADA-compliant sidewalks and handicap ramps,
- Improved
the Rock Island Trail including construction of a trail
tunnel, which may set precedence for additional trunnels
along the corridor in the future, and
- Minimized
the dip in the road for better drainage, traffic flow,
and safety.
Former
Frequently Ask Questions
Total
Estimated project cost: $1.94M
Web
Site: www.SpringsGov.com
- Transportation Education
Project Phone: 719-385-5918
Project Managers: Andy Garton - City Engineering |
The
Constitution and Circle intersection just before work began
in June 2008.
Construction
work under way in October 2008.
After
a three-week full closure the intersection reopened a day
early on Nov. 14, 2008.
Colorado
Springs Bicycling Club celebrates the Rock Island Trail
Opening on Dec. 6, 2008.
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