Temporary Sidewalk Closure for Traffic Signal Construction

Update from Douglas County Public Works
Oct. 3, 2008

1. A temporary sidewalk closure has become necessary during the construction.
   Beginning this week, the southeast corner of the intersection will be under construction for the removal of the old traffic signal pole and the removal of the top part of its underground caisson. Following that work, a new sidewalk will be installed. All of this work should be completed by the end of next week.
   
   During that time, the southeast corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Lagae and the sidewalks approaching the corner will be closed temporarily to facilitate the construction and to protect pedestrians. Signs have been placed near the intersection to notify pedestrians and the crosswalk lights activated by the buttons at the traffic signal have been turned off.



2. Striping changes for northbound Lagae traffic.
   The roadway striping that has existed on northbound Lagae approaching the signal intersection will be changed. Per the approved construction plans, the double left turn lane will be changed to a single left lane. The former left turn lane will be converted to a "straight-through only" lane for northbound traffic.
   
   To avoid confusion later, the county has closed the right-most left-turn lane and placed an electronic message board that simply reads, "NO DOUBLE LEFT TURNS." When the Walgreens site opens, the lane will also be re-opened as the new through lane.