What event will signify the end of the project?
"Road Construction Ahead" signs are removed.
How will travel be affected by this project?
Travel will be affected by a full closure of SR 32 and temporary closures of Union north of SR 32 and East St. north of SR 32. Details on when and for how long are to be determined.
Why is this project happening NOW?
This is happening now to accommodate Westfield's rapid growth and increased traffic on SR 32. Addressing this project now prevents further congestion that could expand to impact adjacent interchanges and intersections and worsen the current state of pedestrian access in the area.
What event will signify the beginning of the construction phase?
"Road Construction Ahead" signs are being placed.
How will the construction phase pan out?
Construction will pan out in four phases. The first phase (1A) will be building temporary pavement east of East Street to be used in future phases. The second phase (1B) will be a full closure of SR 32 between Poplar and Union and restricted access on the south side of SR 32 east of Union. At the same time, the portion of SR 32 west of Union gets wholly reconstructed, and the portion of SR 32 east of Union gets widened to the south. The south half of the East St. roundabout is also built in this phase. The third phase (2) will be shifting traffic onto the new pavement, reconstructing the pavement at Union to the east, and building the north half of the East St roundabout. East Street will be closed during this phase. The fourth and final phase (3) will be finishing up the center island and splitter islands at the East St roundabout.
Are there any notable events occurring in the construction phase?
The most notable event of this phase will be the completion – where everyone will celebrate construction completion and enjoy the final product!
How will stakeholders be affected by the construction phase?
This phase will significantly impact stakeholders through visual and noise disruption, detoured traffic, and temporary access changes. Businesses and property owners will always have access during construction, though it may be changed throughout depending on the phase.