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PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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!

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, I'll check it out. Just have to make sure there's plenty of room when towing the 25.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We drove that route today and yes, it will work nicely!
Thanks for the tip!
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 1:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am calling construction 85% complete. Taken it all directions now. Nice job
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's the latest update from WA state's DOT as of today. Note there will be congestion problems well into July.

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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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PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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