Reser Road project to begin in August

Reser Road project to begin in August
Project to widen road and add sidewalks for improved safety

Walla Walla County Project Engineer Aaron Grimm reported to school board members the Reser Road project to improve the road from Howard to Fern Street is slated to begin no later than Tuesday, August 9. County Commissioners are expected to name a contractor July 26.

Traffic flow will be impacted by the project, but Grimm said measures in the contract are expected to minimize delays.

The Reser Road project will widen the road to 40 feet and feature sidewalk, sign, bridge, fencing and bike lane improvements. Grimm said work is expected to continue on the project through November 2011 and then resume next summer to complete the Yellowhawk Bridge phase.

The entire project is expected to be completed in September 2012. The project will not impact the playground at Prospect Point. No district funds are being used to pay for the Reser Road project.