PORT ANGELES — The city of Port Angeles has begun to update and resurface portions of Eighth Street, a multiple-step project that is expected to last into June.
The project will remove and replace the existing asphalt on Eighth Street between Lincoln and A streets, as well as resurface the Eighth Street bridges, according to a press release.
New bike lanes also will be added in both the eastbound and westbound directions, resulting in a reconfiguration of driving lanes. The new bike lanes will connect to existing lanes on Lincoln Street and the Eighth Street bridges.
Pedestrian routes will be upgraded to meet current Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards, existing sidewalk curb ramps will be replaced and accessible pedestrian signal buttons will be installed at the intersection of Cherry and Pine streets.
The project will be completed in partnership with contractor Titan Earthwork, LLC.
Including design and other costs, this project is likely to cost about $2.4 million. Part of the costs will be paid for with an almost $1.7 million grant awarded through the state Transportation Improvement Board’s Urban Arterial Program.
Typical work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. While the city will work to minimize impacts, the press release stated that some temporary inconveniences may occur.
Installation of the ADA ramps will begin on Monday, with work occurring one intersection at a time. The city will start with the north side of Eighth and Laurel streets and move west toward Eighth and Cedar streets.
Construction will then shift to the south side of the intersection of Eighth and Cedar streets before moving east to Eighth and Laurel streets. That is expected to take about 40 working days, with partial closures of each intersection occurring.
In mid-May, Eighth Street will be subject to night closures for about a week. Daytime closures of the bridges will follow in late May or early June, also lasting for about a week.
The city asked individuals to be careful when traveling through or near work zones.
“Residents should drive slowly, be on the alert and follow directions provided by traffic control personnel and signage,” the press release said.
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