Reser Road Update (August 26, 2011) - From Walla Walla County Public Works

Reser Road Update (August 26, 2011) - From Walla Walla County Public Works

Construction of Reser Road, located between Howard Street and Fern Avenue, and Fern Avenue from Carmella to Reser Road continues. Work will include 8 foot sidewalks on the north-side and 6 foot sidewalks on the south-side. Improvements also include curb and gutter, a new and wider bridge over Yellowhawk Creek and new asphalt pavement with designated bike lanes.

Four stormwater treatment swales will be constructed to eliminate existing, direct flows into Yellowhawk Creek and improve water quality. The City of Walla Walla is constructing a new water main as part of the project as well from Carmella to Costello Place.

Progress
- Asphalt grinding complete
- Fern Ave/Reser Road intersection open heading east on Reser Road
- Fish herding on Yellowhawk complete, set to remove bridge Aug 29
- 25% of road excavation complete
- Utility relocation is 50% complete
- Currently installing water line on Reser Road

Schedule
Construction
- Complete bridge: Sept 15 (no thru traffic Aug 15-Sept 30)
- Open road: Early Dec 2011

Traffic
- Prospect Point  -- access from Howard (while bridge is out)
- Walla Walla High School main & Fern parking lots -- access from Fern only (while bridge is out)
- Flaggers, signing and vigorous communication should keep traffic flow safe and efficient

WA-HI: gym parking lot and Fern Avenue parking lot will remain open during construction. Temporary 5 min delays should be anticipated when traveling to and from school. We encourage parents and students to leave early and utilize other streets for pick-up and drop-off locations when feasible.

Prospect Point: main parking lot will remain open during construction.

Walla Walla County Contact:
Aaron Grimm
509.520.0548
agrimm@co.walla-walla.wa.us