Sherburne County Public Works News Release August 11, 2014 Eagle Lake Road/CSAH 5 Re-Striping to a 3-Lane Section (Continuous Left Turn Lane) Sherburne County is in the process of changing the striping on Eagle Lake Road/County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 from 2-thru lanes with shoulder to a 3-lane section (2-thru lanes with a continuous left turn lane). As this is being completed, we are also working to get additional striping and signage to help make this road segment less confusing. Public Works had met with the Sheriff and the Police Chief earlier this summer to address the safety of this part of the roadway. There was a great deal of concern with safety since cars and buses were backing up during peak traffic times and specifically the amount of cars illegally passing on the right(the shoulder where there has been pedestrians) in order to travel through this area. We have this same 3-lane configuration on other road segments throughout the county(CSAH 23 in Becker, CSAH 4 and CR 45 in Zimmerman, CR 43 in Big Lake). The continuous left turn lane configuration has had many studies done and results have shown that they are a cost-effective treatment that increase efficiency and safety, especially on roadways with a high frequency of left turn movements. This continuous left turn lane segment will alleviate the tendency to pass on the shoulder since thru traffic will have their own lane. Safety is the main reason we are making this change. We understand that change is difficult initially but feel this is the best solution for everyone that utilizes this roadway. The County, City and Schools are working together to make this area as safe as possible keeping in mind the high volume of traffic near the school. We have also been working with the Big Lake Schools to get a paved trail achieved before school starts. Please approach this change with caution and please try to understand that your safety is our main concern. Rhonda F. Lewis, P.E. Sherburne County Engineer 425 Jackson Ave. Elk River, MN 55330 [email protected]
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:51:06 +0000
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