Project Description and Needs
Lincoln Way Widening Addition of a center-turn lane and safety improvements to the grade and horizontal alignment.
Needs • Increase safety within the existing corridor
• Reduce traffic congestion
• Provide access management
• Provide infrastructure improvement to foster economic development along the corridor
Project Development to Date
• Public Meeting – reviewed and received input regarding initial five alternatives
• Alternative 3 - determined to be the preferred alternative
• Right-Sizing of Alternative 3 - provided most economical option, while meeting the
project needs
• Preliminary Engineering – in progress, near completion
Overview – “Right-Sized” Alternative 3
• Adding a turn lane using variable width widening
• Constructing a barrier curb for safety and access control
• Constructing a sidewalk and pedestrian buffer
• Realigning Henderson and Guice Road for increased safety and efficient travel
• Improvements to State Street
• Upgrading traffic signal at the intersection of Lincoln Way and Route 48
Preferred Alternative Typical Section
Visualization of Roadway - Before
Visualization of Roadway - After
Preliminary Maintenance of Traffic During Construction
• Four Phases of Traffic Control; places an emphasis on minimizing disruption to business owners
• Widen to the east maintaining two lanes on the west
• Widen to the west maintaining two lanes on the east
• Maintain pedestrian access through work zone during construction
• PennDOT will coordinate details with municipality during Final Design
• Maintain access to businesses
Traffic Signals: Construction & Upgrades
• New signal at Henderson and Guice
• Upgrade to the existing signal at State Street
• Timing adjustments at Route 48
Driveway Adjustments & ADA Compliance
• Depressed concrete curb to define access to businesses
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps at all intersections and driveway access points
Potential Required Right-of-Way
• Several potential property, or sliver takes
• Potential total takes or displacements to accommodate safety improvements at Henderson and Guice
• Right-of-Way acquisition process typically lasts 18 to 24 months
Funding
• Current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Discussions currently on-going regarding TIP Update
• Preliminary Engineering Estimate Currently Being Developed
2008 2009 2010
Utilities $500,000 $500,000
Right-of-Way $600,000 $600,000
Construction $6,375,000
Next Steps
• Complete Preliminary Engineering
• Begin Final Design
• Complete Right-of-Way acquisition plan
• Advertise Project for Construction
• Notice to proceed to selected contractor
• Construction Phase / Open to Traffic
Milestone Schedule
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