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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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"....Thank goodness for the USA. I kiss the ground every time I return from (working) abroad."
Harvey
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_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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smckean (Tosca)
Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Posts: 975 City/Region: Guemes Island (Anacortes)
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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thataway wrote: | I see the bypass, but why not both ways? |
Sharpes Corner (the intersection we're talking about) is a T-intersection, so there is no road coming in from the north; hence it is simple to allow the westbound traffic to bypass the entire roundabout |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 815 City/Region: Arlington
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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Any current observations on the construction project?
I will be going to Cornet Bay for the shrimp opener on May 5 and need a strategy.
Thanks all! _________________ Patrick and Kim Walker
2004 25 Cruiser-Present
2000 22 Cruiser 2009-2014 (Sold)
2006 25 Cruiser 2014-2019 (Sold)
1985 22 Classic -2019 (Sold)
1991 19 Arima Sea Ranger-2019-2021 (Sold)
2015 27 Ranger Tug-2019-2023 (Sold)
1987 22 Cruiser -2021-2023 (Sold)
Honey, this REALLY will be my last boat, honest! |
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san juanderer
Joined: 12 Aug 2014 Posts: 235 City/Region: Stanwood
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:38 am Post subject: |
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Some people are turning at the golf coarse, re-entering at the shrimp shack or dewey beach. Based on the back ups I see driving by, I would make the turn. _________________ Cdory 22 Angler
SeaSport 24XL, Etec 250 hp (sold)
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Commander 30 Sportfish (sold)
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 815 City/Region: Arlington
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, I'll check it out. Just have to make sure there's plenty of room when towing the 25. |
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Salmon Fisher
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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We drove that route today and yes, it will work nicely!
Thanks for the tip! |
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san juanderer
Joined: 12 Aug 2014 Posts: 235 City/Region: Stanwood
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 1:27 am Post subject: |
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The back-up for the current work on the Gibralter Rd roundabout has been all the way down the hill to Sharps Corner, and at times heading east on the main highway. So the backroad is definitely better, and has nice views to enjoy. |
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Larry H
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2041 City/Region: Tulalip,
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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For those of us who are not local to Anacortes, could you post the street names and direction of travel (east or west bound) for these detours? _________________ Larry H
A C-Brat since Nov 1, 2003
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smckean (Tosca)
Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Posts: 975 City/Region: Guemes Island (Anacortes)
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Note so far the construction has been mostly confined to the south of the actual Sharpes corner intersection. Backups are likely going to get far worse in a week or so once they start working at the intersection itself. |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7896 City/Region: marysville
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chromer
Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: Anacortes
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:45 am Post subject: |
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I am calling construction 85% complete. Taken it all directions now. Nice job _________________
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DW
Joined: 07 Sep 2017 Posts: 43 City/Region: Mount Vernon
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:33 am Post subject: |
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Amazing to see all these posts about Rotary's, as we called them in the Boston area. I grew up with them, love them, miss them dearly. So this is what i was taught about traffic circles; NEVER look anyone in the eye. Make believe you do not see them, and go for it.
I know what you are saying; crashes everywhere, crazy idea, etc. And sure, that's true. But these are nothing new and various techniques work in various places. We are way more polite out here on the west coast. In Boston, look the other way and go like gang busters; its fun!
What surprises me is that they are using defined lanes in circles out here. Coming off a highway back east you would routinely be dumped into a circle at whatever speed you may be going and certainly without any lanes to impede your intentions. No place for the faint of heart. But don't acknowledge the other drivers on the circle or you will never survive.
So my advise is to enjoy the circles. Be safe! |
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smckean (Tosca)
Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Posts: 975 City/Region: Guemes Island (Anacortes)
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Here's the latest update from WA state's DOT as of today. Note there will be congestion problems well into July.
Quote: | Work in Anacortes continues:
Last Friday crews from Tapani were able to open part of the Sharpes Corner roundabout – but the work is not done. I repeat: This roundabout project area is still a work zone. Anyone who needs to head through this area, especially during the afternoon commute, should still expect long delays (especially eastbound out of Anacortes) while crews finish work on this project.
Crews plan to get a lot of the final paving work done – what they refer to as the final lift – so that the asphalt meets the bottom of the curbs. There is no date set to open the second lane of the roundabout yet. Contractors are still doing curb, electrical, vegetation and some drainage work. They expect to wrap the major portions (i.e. all the big lane closures) by the end of the month.
Tapani crews will then come back in September to put down permanent striping, landscape and make any needed adjustments (to signs, etc.) following the next couple of months of use and observation.
More work coming to SR 20 Spur in Anacortes:
Following Fourth of July week, crews from Lakeside Industries will reduce the four lane stretch between the new Sharpes and Commercial Avenue roundabouts to two lanes for two weeks to do pavement repair and repaving work. These lane reductions will be in place 24/7 (yes, nights and weekends). |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 815 City/Region: Arlington
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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I am impressed by the speed and quality of the work done on this project.
Very smooth, when not traveling through during rush hour. It also helps to be able go around the project from Tom's posting.
I look forward to the finished paving going into and out of Anacortes, pretty bumpy over the past couple years. |
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chromer
Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: Anacortes
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