Road closed barricades come down at Reser Road project

Road closed barricades come down at Reser Road project
Reser Road opens for public use Friday evening

The $2.2 million construction project to improve Reser Road from Howard to Fern Streets is nearing completion as road closed barricades are scheduled to come down Friday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. re-opening the road to public use. Culbert Construction Inc. of Pasco began construction August 9 and finished on budget and on schedule, according to Aaron Grimm, Walla Walla County Project Engineer.

Contractors will continue with minor landscaping and fencing projects through the end of the month. Street striping for the center line, bike lanes, and cross walks will be completed in the spring as weather permits.

The Reser Road improvement project included widening the roadway, sidewalks on both sides of the street, improved school zone safety signage, a new Yellowhawk Creek bridge, bike lanes, additional parking, a new crosswalk at Costello St., storm water swales, new fencing, and street lighting at the three main intersections.

"We appreciate the patience and understanding from school district and community throughout this project," said Grimm. "The development and growth to the south of the community has significantly increased traffic on Reser Road and this project will help improve safety and travel efficiency for all modes of transportation."

The project also netted a $330,000 Safe Routes to School grant to enhance school zone safety awareness, fund equipment and signage and allow for additional law enforcement.