Kamp Washington Intersection Improvements

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Kamp Washington

Project Description:

  • Eliminate substandard horizontal geometry along Fairfax Boulevard/Main Street through the main intersection. 
  • Install signalization phasing changes to optimize operation at the Kamp Washington Intersection. 
  • Provide an additional southbound lane on U.S. Route 29 from Kamp Washington Intersection to the existing third southbound lane near Shell Station. 
  • Extend westbound through lanes on Main Street from Chestnut Street to Hallman Street. 
  • Lengthen turn lanes to provide additional storage for turning vehicles. 
  • Improve pedestrian mobility with new crosswalks, curb ramps, sidewalks, and pedestrian signalization. Replace span-wire signals with mast arm signals.

Location:

  • Kamp Washington - Intersection of Rt. 29 (Main St) & Rt. 50 (Lee Hwy).

Benefits of the Improvements:

  • Reduce congestion by improving signal phasing & operation. Increased capacity of dual left turn lane from east bound Fairfax Boulevard to NB Fairfax Boulevard/Route 29. Improved traffic flow along west bound Main Street. 
  • Improved intersection geometrics (elimination of horizontal shifts through intersection along Fairfax Boulevard/Main Street). 
  • Improved pedestrian mobility throughout project limits.

Project Schedule:

  • Major construction completed in Summer 2018. 
  • Minor construction estimated to be complete by Fall 2018. 

Project Plans:

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