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Improvements to Pioneer Way E/Waller Road E Intersection

Word on the Street: Improvements to the Pioneer Way East/Waller Road East intersection.

What's Happening
We're improving the Pioneer Way East/Waller Road East Intersection (CRP 5628). Improvements, designed to relieve traffic congestion, include:

Realigning Pioneer Way East.
Adding a traffic signal and turn lanes at the Pioneer Way East/Waller Road East intersection.
Adding concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks & retaining walls.
Adding an enclosed storm drain system as well as stormwater treatment and storage facilities.

November 2011
This project was selected by the Transportation Improvement Board for $814,000 in Fiscal Year 2013 Rapid Action Funding. This funding fills a critical funding gap and will allow the project to be constructed starting in mid 2012.

How will the finished project look?

Intersection

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The latest

January 2012

Engineering: Final engineering design and permitting is nearing completion. Construction plans and specifications are nearly complete, as is coordination with private utilities for the relocation of their facilities.
Right-of-Way: All needed right-of way has been acquired.

What's the schedule?

March 2009 to December 2009: Engineering completed to 90% level. Project was 'shelved' pending funding for construction.
August 2011: Funding application submitted for TIB Rapid Action selection.
September 2011 to February 2012: Final design and permitting completed.
November 2011: Project was selected by TIB for Rapid Action funding.
February 2012: Project to be advertised for construction bids.
February 2012 to May 2012: Private utility relocations.
Spring 2012: Planned construction start.