Construction to improve pedestrian safety at two major intersections along U.S. 41 will begin Mon., January 4, 2010 in the evening with minimal disruption to motorized traffic. The two intersections being improved are: U.S. 41 and 10 Street and U.S. 41 and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

 

The major construction will occur at night during off-peak traffic hours, Monday through Friday from 10pm to 6am. Since the construction is limited to pedestrian access, road closures are not expected; however, lane closures will be necessary. The intersections will be worked on simultaneously. The enhancements are scheduled to be completed by early March 2010.

 

The pedestrian safety improvements will include making sidewalks, curbs and ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minor striping, gutter improvements and pedestrian signalization will also occur.

 

The improvements at 10th Street will remain in place until the long term changes associated with the City's Bayfront Connectivity study are designed and constructed.

 

Jan Thornburg

City of Sarasota

Public Information Officer

941-954-2613

941-650-9693 (Cell)

941-954-4113 (Fax)