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Alternative 2: Existing Alignment -- Signalized Elwert/Edy Intersection

Uses existing right of way with traffic signal at Elwert / Edy Intersection.

Goals Comparison Findings
Safety and Livability
  • Straight roadways may make it harder to discourage speeding​

  • Left turn lanes improve safety over existing conditions​

Mobility and Function
  • Maintains the existing alignment

  • No out-of-direction travel

Environment/
Right of way
  • Requires least new right of way (approx. 2 acres).​

  • Results in the fewest near-term impacts to wetlands, streams, habitat, and other natural resources.​

Feasibility
  • Most streamlined implementation.​

  • Fewest near-term property impacts.​

  • Least impacts to utility crossings.

  • Potential for significant traffic impacts and detours during construction.

 

"A map showing a second possible alignment for Elwert and Edy roads. This one does not change the original paths of the roads."