South Veterans Parkway Construction Details
Phase 1 Construction Is Complete
Veterans Parkway Corridor Changes Coming Soon
On Monday, November 18, 2024, South Veterans Parkway from Cliff Avenue to Western Avenue will open to eastbound and westbound traffic.
This concludes the construction of the first segment of South Veterans Parkway from Western Avenue to Cliff Avenue, which began in June 2023. Construction of the southern portion of Veterans Parkway will occur in segments, with each segment taking about two years to complete. The next segment scheduled for construction is Cliff Avenue to Sycamore Avenue, which is planned to begin in 2025.
In addition, Veterans Parkway from I90 to 57th Street will undergo changes in the coming months. The first major change will be to consistently sign the speed limit throughout the Veterans Parkway corridor to 50 miles per hour. This will match the speed limit on South Veterans Parkway. Crews will install new speed limit signs along the completed northern sections in fall 2024.
In spring 2025, crews will begin restriping the corridor to provide three lanes of travel in each direction. In coordination, crews will also update the striping at intersections to incorporate dual left-turn lanes along the corridor. Additional traffic signal heads will be installed to accommodate these lane changes. Traffic signal timing changes will be implemented so left turns will be protected, meaning motorists can only turn left when a green arrow is present.
Beginning in 2027, right-turn lanes will be added to intersections along previously completed sections. The schedule of locations to add right-turn lanes will be based on current traffic turning volumes, and all new right-turn lanes are anticipated to be installed by 2029.
Dirt Work
Construction projects like South Veterans Parkway are designed to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible, including excavating dirt and other materials for the road bed in areas close to the project site.
Click to enlarge.
-
Save time
Hauling trucks travel shorter distances, saving time and money while minimizing impacts to the traveling public and environment.
-
Manage water
Excavated areas also serve as future detention ponds, which mitigate potential impacts to downslope properties by holding storm water runoff and releasing it at a slower rate.
-
Reduce cost
There are cost savings from purchasing land for excavation near the project area rather than relying on more expensive excavation areas further away.
