75C - PH - BRISTOL EIR FROM WARNER TO ST. ANDREW

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parcels and temporarily blocks driveway access. Provisions will be made for interim access whenever necessary. ff the construction of the project is undertaken in phases, the disruption of circulation along the roadway will be reduced since only certain segments of the street would then be affected at any one time. In order to enhance traffic flow and minimize hazards, traffic control plans will be prepared prior to each step in the construction process. The disruption of traffic and restriction to access along Bristol Street during project construction could affect the mobility and responsiveness of emergency vehicles which commonly utilize the street. The fire department has indicated that stations 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 will be impacted during construction of the proposed project since these stations typically utilize Bristol Street in route to an emergency call. Similarly, police vehicles and ambulances commonly utilize Bristol Street as a travel route in emergency situations and, as a result, will be adversely impacted by any restrictions to travel caused by construction activities. Even though movement may be hampered by construction activities, Bristol Street will remain open to through traffic and access to property along the street will be maintained. Following is a discussion of the detouring activity which will occur during the coustruction phase of the project. The Bristol Street road widening project will be divided into six separate phases. This work is anticipated to begin in 1992 with each phase requiring between 9 to 12 months to complete. During construction, it is proposed that a 35 -foot wide roadway be provided to accommodate one lane of travel in each direction and a two -way left turn lane. This lane configuration will accommodate approximately 20,000 vehicle /day along this corridor. The remainder of the through traffic on Bristol Street will divert onto alternate routes. North -south commuter traffic may divert to Flower Street or Main Street depending on their relative congestion level in relation to Bristol Street. Advance warning and information signs will also be used to reduce the confusion motorists may experience during the construction process. To minimize the impact on the adjoining properties, the construction work in each phase should be limited to sections of sufficient length as to allow efficient progression of work. Sections of excessive length could result in areas on which active construction work would not be performed for extended periods of time. This would be an unnecessary inconvenience to the adjoining properties and could result in numerous complaints. IV -79 75C -214