New Pedestrian Signal Crossing at Van Dusen & Cherry Lane

The City of Laurel is installing a new pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Van Dusen Road and Cherry Lane. 

 

The new crossing entails:

1. Opening up the walkway width of the 'porkchop" island on the northeast corner (this will allow for extension of the Van Dusen Road Bike sidepath in a future phase);
2. Tightening the turning radius on the south east corner and adding an extra-wide ADA compliant ramp;
3. Installing an 8' wide ladder-style crosswalk across Cherry Lane on the east side of the intersection;
4. Adding a pedestrian crossing signal phase and countdown timer.

 There is currently no crosswalk or pedestrian phase for residents to cross Cherry Lane at this intersection.  The new crossing desscribed above will fix this, providing students from the Wellington Developments a safer crossing to Laurel High School without having to cross at an unprotected location in front of the school, as is often the case.  It will also allow all the developments near this intersection - Laurel Oaks, Laurelton Forest, Crescents, etc. - quick and safe pedestrian access to surrounding neighborhoods.

 

Status Update:  Items 1), 2) and 3) are complete.  Item 4  is scheduled for mid-October.