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Two crosswalk projects are currently under construction inside Baldwin City limits, both affecting Highway 56.
New sidewalks, as well as a new crosswalk, are being installed at the Santa Fe Drive and Hwy 56 intersection in order to connect Heritage Subdivision walkers and bikers to the rest of town. The new crosswalk will feature current Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) standards, including Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), which are proven to increase visibility and reduce crashes significantly.
The contractors expect this project to take approximately 6-8 weeks, depending on weather conditions.
At 8th Street and Hwy 56, the existing crosswalk is receiving new features to bring it up to current highway standards as well. It will receive new high-visibility signage, new paint, and RRFBs to make it as safe as possible for pedestrians. The expected timeline for this project is approximately 2-3 weeks, depending on weather conditions.
Full plans for both projects are available on the BG Consultants planning website: US-56 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements - Baldwin City, KS :: Drexel Technologies Online Planroom.
For more information and data on the safety features of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), visit the U.S. Department of Transportation webpage:
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons.
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