With the weather improving, road construction season is upon us, and NDOT is working on a project to help keep pedestrians safe.
If you are going to be driving on 2nd Street, you may see crews hard at work for the next couple weeks.
“This segment of Second Street goes near the ballpark, near Renown, through the Riverwalk District and through downtown, and that all brings big pedestrian traffic across the street," said Meg Ragonese, Public Information Officer for NDOT.
But this specific area isn't the only one where crews will be working, NDOT plans on making improvements for pedestrian safety on Second Street from Kietzke to Keystone. Delays are possible on this rout throughout the summer from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
“Some lane closures, sidewalk closures as well and some parking restrictions as we make these important pedestrian improvements," said Ragonese.
NDOT will be putting in button activated crossing signs as well as putting in extra concrete near crosswalks, called “bulb outs.”
“The sidewalk will be extended out a little bit with concrete curbing, and that allows a little extra visibility for both pedestrians and drivers," said Ragonese.
NDOT feels the extra safety measures are needed, with 5 deadly pedestrian crashes already this year in Washoe County.
The improvements on Second and Kuenzli is scheduled to end on the 15th, and the rest of the project on 2nd Street is to begin on the 17th.
