(June 22, 2012) – The State Highway Administration (SHA) is continuing the temporary closure of Isabella Street that is currently in effect until Friday, June 28.  The extended closure is necessary because of unexpected delays from working around old brick foundations and utilities uncovered during the installation of the new manholes.

Crews will temporarily open traffic to Isabella Street from June 29 through July 8 as SHA prepares for the second phase of the drainage improvement project. Crews will then close Isabella Street between Lake Street and Mill Street for a second time, 24 hours a day, for a three-week period from Monday, July 9 until Friday, July 29, weather permitting.

For the temporary detour through June 28, motorists traveling west on East Isabella Street will turn south and proceed on Mill Street to US 50 Business (Salisbury Parkway).  Motorists traveling east on East Isabella Street will turn south onto Lake Street and proceed to US 50 Business.

Beginning July 9, additional work on Isabella Street will also require crews to  close the intersection of West Isabella Street and Mill Street for drain pipe installation.  During the second street closure SHA will initiate a detour directing eastbound traffic on West Isabella Street to turn south on Lake Street, continue eastbound on US 50 to North Division Street, then travel north back to East Isabella Street.  SHA will detour westbound traffic in the reverse direction and use concrete barriers, variable message signs, warning signs and barrels to guide motorists through the work zone.

Throughout the three-week street closure access to residents and businesses on Isabella Street will remain open.  Motor vehicle access to homes and businesses on West Isabella Street, west of the railroad tracks at Mill Street, will be available using Lake Street and West Isabella Street. Motor vehicle access to homes on West Isabella Street, east of the railroad tracks at Mill Street, will be available using North Division Street and West Isabella Street.  Access to businesses on Mill Street will be available at all times to motorists traveling from US 50.  SHA is working with the City of Salisbury to ensure there is minimal disruption of public utilities to property owners during the project.

While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones, each driver needs to actively modify his or her driving style to help prevent crashes. Stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers.  Slow down and don’t follow too closely.   Safer driving. Safer work zones. For everyone!

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