The existing signal system requires frequent and extensive maintenance repairs. Relocating the signal pole and utility cabinet will reduce the risk of breakdown and high cost of maintenance repairs.
The project is estimated to cost $825,000 and is funded through the Preservation Program. This cost is a rough estimate and subject to changes based on final design factors and project award.
The I-5 Bridgeport Way Pre-Design Study identifies the relocation of the signal pole and utility cabinet at the northeast corner of the I-5 northbound ramps. Low-cost pedestrian and bicycle improvements are also being considered at the I-5 northbound and southbound ramps along Bridgeport Way, and across the bridge over I-5.
The proposed improvements are described below using letters A through N with a visual identifying the location of each letter.
I-5 northbound ramps and Bridgeport Way intersection improvements:
A - Relocate signal pole.
B - Relocate utility cabinet.
C - Add leading pedestrian interval phases.
D - Install/upgrade crosswalk prohibition signage.
E - Revise painted stop bars.
F - Add bike lane extension.
G - Add I-5 northbound off ramp right turn curb extension.
H - Implement right turn offset signal phase.
I - Widen sidewalk on the southeast side.
I-5 southbound ramps and Bridgeport Way intersection improvements:
J - Remove existing sidewalk on northwest side.
K - Install crosswalk prohibitions signage.
L - Remove existing crosswalk on the north side of the intersection.
M - Install accessible pedestrian signal at the southeast corner of the intersection.
Improvements on Bridgeport Way between the intersections:
N - Adds new 5-foot bike lanes in both directions. With the addition of bike lanes, the southbound lanes will be narrowed to 10.5-feet and the northbound lanes narrowed to 11-feet. No change will occur to the existing sidewalk on the east side.
