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IMMEDIATE Dawn Eischen (804) 524-6179 Richmondinfo@VDOT.Virginia.gov Taya Jarman (804) 524-6094 |
RICH-0734 July 19, 2007 |
VDOT TO MAKE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO CURTIS STREET IN CHESTER
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY — To help motorists safely navigate over the railroad tracks on Curtis Street in Chester, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will install new pavement markings tomorrow. This crossing has been the site of seven vehicle crashes in the last five years.
“The steep grade of the railroad crossing combined with the T intersection on the west side of the tracks make it difficult for motorists to see the pavement when they approach from the west,” says VDOT Regional Traffic Engineer Travis Bridewell. “By installing new pavement markings, drivers should be able to see where the road meets the crossing and have better visibility of the road during the day and night.”
VDOT will install four inch wide, yellow, thermoplastic pavement markings along the center of the road from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Fri., July 20, weather permitting. Thermoplastic is more durable and lasts about five years—longer than the typical two years for painted lines. Crews will also refurbish the stop bar and provide other maintenance services at the railroad crossing. These improvements total approximately $700.
Motorists can expect periodic traffic delays during the installation. Flaggers will be on site to direct motorists. Please use caution when driving through this work zone.
Last month, VDOT applied additional pavement to both sides of the tracks to allow drivers more surface area. Curtis Street averages 2,700 motorists per day, according to VDOT traffic counts.
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“The steep grade of the railroad crossing combined with the T intersection on the west side of the tracks make it difficult for motorists to see the pavement when they approach from the west,” says VDOT Regional Traffic Engineer Travis Bridewell. “By installing new pavement markings, drivers should be able to see where the road meets the crossing and have better visibility of the road during the day and night.”
VDOT will install four inch wide, yellow, thermoplastic pavement markings along the center of the road from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Fri., July 20, weather permitting. Thermoplastic is more durable and lasts about five years—longer than the typical two years for painted lines. Crews will also refurbish the stop bar and provide other maintenance services at the railroad crossing. These improvements total approximately $700.
Motorists can expect periodic traffic delays during the installation. Flaggers will be on site to direct motorists. Please use caution when driving through this work zone.
Last month, VDOT applied additional pavement to both sides of the tracks to allow drivers more surface area. Curtis Street averages 2,700 motorists per day, according to VDOT traffic counts.
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