The design team is also seeking feedback from those who walk, bike or use personal mobility devices through the area to guide design of a crossing and shared-use path, she added.
“The reason an interchange design with roundabouts was chosen is largely mobility, meaning it’s able to keep current and projected traffic levels moving, while also prioritizing safety,” Hanahan said. “Many visitors also had questions about future event traffic management and the congestion we see around large summer concert events.”
Program officials are seeking additional input through a public virtual survey that is open through Monday. The survey is collecting information on the size of vehicles using the intersection and gathering input on the proposed shared-use path.
The survey also includes preliminary roundabout design concepts for people to view. Survey-takers can also ask questions about construction plans. The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T2HP27L.
The interchange replacement project is just one of many projects slated along a 2-mile stretch of Northeast 179th Street between Northeast Delfel Road and Northeast 50th Avenue.
The state Department of Transportation is overseeing the interchange replacement project, while many of the other projects along the roadway are being implemented by the county.
Beginning this fall, program officials will craft design plans based on public comment received at the open house and in the survey.
Additional events are slated for 2025 where program officials will share design plans and an updated construction schedule. Construction is expected to begin in either 2027 or 2028 and is expected to be completed by 2030.
