Ellsworth Road - CP0969 / CP1015 / CP0620NP17

• Project typeRoadway / Utility Improvement
• Project valueFunding Source: Utility Systems Revenue Obligations, 2020 General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Funds
• Project scheduleFall 2025 - Fall 2026
• Contractor nameSundt Construction

Key Project Elements
Widening of Ellsworth Road to accommodate six (6) travel lanes and dedicated bike lanes. Updated traffic signals to support the expanded roadway. Installation of new signage and roadway markings. Storm drain improvements, including relocation and extension of catch basins. Median, landscape, and irrigation enhancements are also included. This project aims to improve roadway capacity and safety while minimizing disruption to existing pedestrian infrastructure.

Ellsworth Road Widening – Construction Phasing and Traffic Impacts
To minimize disruption along this high-traffic corridor, construction segments will be phased.

Construction Phasing Plan:

1. Phase 1 – Northbound Widening:
   • Construction will begin at Ellsworth Road and Germann Road, progressing northward in approx. 1-mile segments at a time.
   • This is to widen the roadway from two lanes to three lanes in the northbound direction.
   • Southbound lanes will remain unaffected during this phase when possible.
2. Phase 2 – Southbound Widening:
   • After completing northbound improvements, crews will shift to the southbound lanes, starting at SR-24 and moving south to Germann Road.
   • Northbound traffic will remain open with minimal restrictions during this phase.
3. Phase 3 – Median and Landscape Improvements:
   • The final phase will focus on center median modifications and landscape/irrigation enhancements.

Traffic Impacts:

• Travel lanes will be reduced to one lane through the active work areas under construction.
• The opposite side of the roadway will generally have no lane restrictions when possible.
• Electronic message boards will be used to post restrictions and dates. Alternate routes and signed detours will be posted to avoid delays.
• Drivers should expect slower traffic and possible delays through the active work zones.
• Access to business driveways and intersecting roads will largely be maintained throughout the project.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we make these critical infrastructure improvements to Ellsworth Road.