Project Overview
The West Illinois Multimodal Project (ES561) add sidewalks to West Illinois and add and upgrade ramps to ADA requirements. In addition, a small roundabout will be installed at the intersection of Meridian Street and West Illinois and the existing signal will be removed.
Bike facility markings will be placed on Meridian, Illinois and Girard Streets and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) will be installed at Meridian/North Street, Meridian/Oregon Street and Girard/H Street. The Oregon and H Street crossings will have new pedestrian ramps installed as well.
The purpose of this project is to improve pedestrian, bicyclist, and driver safety in the area. This project is happening around the same time as our Parkview Safe Routes to School project, which is just to the east of this project and started construction in 2023.
Project Status – February 2024
Construction will be starting in early March. Puget Sound Energy is out in February relocating poles in preparation for the construction.
Dawson Construction won the bid and will be the prime contractor on the project.
More Information
Contact
Freeman Anthony, P.E.
Phone: (360) 778-7924
Email: fanthony@cob.org