Kenmore crews reactivate signal
Published 2:24 pm Monday, May 18, 2009
As part of the ongoing State Route 522 improvement project, construction crews have reactivated the left turn signal at 80th Avenue Northeast and SR 522, allowing eastbound drivers to make a U-turn or travel north on 80th Avenue Northeast.
The left turn at 80th Avenue was deactivated in order to widen the roadway for business access and transit lanes, installation of underground utilities and a new signal system, as well as to build the now-complete Swamp Creek Bridge.
“The new U-turn at 89th Avenue is one of several new U-turns along SR 522 that improve safety and give drivers better access to business and services,” said city Engineer Ron Loewen. “I’d like to thank drivers and the surrounding community for their ongoing patience as we shifted traffic and eliminated turns to complete improvements at this busy intersection.”
Currently, drivers will notice orange construction barrels and cones delineating the left turn lane. Permanent lane striping will be completed barrels removed once the final layer of pavement is placed. Weather permitting, over the next few weeks construction crews will work nights to place the final layer of pavement on SR 522.
Residents and others can stay up to date on construction by visiting the project Web site at www.KenmoreSR522.com.
