Construction crews have begun work this week on a Caltrans project aimed at installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps along Highway 9 in Ben Lomond to improve pedestrian access and safety in the area.
Work started on Oct. 13 and will continue through Friday, Oct. 24, between Glen Arbor Road and Fillmore Avenue. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 7am-4pm, and Fridays, 7am-1pm.
During the construction, two lanes will remain open in each direction, with cones marking the work zone. Two flaggers will assist with traffic control to maintain safe and steady vehicle flow. Shoulder closures will take place near Glen Arbor Road and Mill Street, and minor traffic delays are expected for drivers in both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 9.
Sidewalks will be closed intermittently during the construction. However, temporary pedestrian access routes will be clearly marked and available at all times, according to Caltrans.
This short-term project will involve excavation, curb ramp installation and sidewalk improvements to enhance accessibility for all pedestrians, including those using wheelchairs, strollers or other mobility devices. The contractor responsible for this $159,000 project is Quimu Contracting Inc. of Dixon.
This project is part of Caltrans’ ongoing effort to create smoother and safer connections between sidewalks and crosswalks along this vital corridor in Ben Lomond.
