(August 7, 2012) – The final street closure for motorists along Isabella Street in Salisbury to enable workers to significantly improve drainage in the Newtown Neighborhood begins Monday, August 13.  The detour on Isabella Street for the project requires closing the intersection of West Isabella Street and Mill Street for three weeks from Monday, August 13, through Friday, August 31.  This closure will allow the contractor to install a drainage pipe under the railroad track crossing at Mill Street.

Eastbound traffic on West Isabella Street will turn south on Lake Street, continue along eastbound US 50 to North Division Street, then back to East Isabella Street.  Westbound traffic follows the same detour in the reverse direction.  Barricades, variable message signs, warning signs and barrels will direct traffic through both detour routes.

Throughout the three-week street closure access to residents and businesses on Isabella Street will remain open.  SHA is providing access to homes and businesses in the project areas by establishing local detours.  Access to businesses located on Mill Street will be available at all times to motorists traveling from US 50.  SHA will use detour signs, cones and barrels to guide motorists through the work zone.

Once the new drainage pipes are installed along West Isabella Street, Park Avenue and William Street the stormwater improvements will continue for about 18 months along both sides of US 13 Business to north of London Avenue.  SHA is working with the City of Salisbury to ensure there is minimal disruption of public utilities to property owners.

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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