COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Unseasonably mild weather has prompted the City of Coeur d’Alene to begin a major traffic signal upgrade along the Government Way corridor earlier than planned.
Crews are currently focusing on the intersection of Canfield Avenue and Government Way this week, with motorists advised to expect delays.
Originally scheduled to begin in March, the project was moved up to avoid the influx of tourism traffic that typically arrives in the spring and summer.
“They should expect delays, so please be patient. And this project is going to be done in three phases, so you won’t see results right away,” said Todd Feusier, Director Streets and Engineering for the City of Coeur d’Alene.
The upgrades span from Harrison Avenue to Prairie Avenue and include improvements to all traffic signals, updates to pedestrian ramps to meet ADA compliance, and enhanced signal coordination to improve traffic flow.
Work on the first phase has already taken place at Wilbur and Canfield avenues.
Next week, crews will shift their focus to Hanley Avenue. Throughout the project, signals may go offline intermittently, and some intersections may temporarily prohibit left turns or cross-traffic. However, only one intersection will be under construction at a time.
Progress remains weather-dependent, and construction may pause if icy conditions or snow removal efforts become necessary. The project is expected to be completed by August.
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