Sound Transit announcement.

Crews will install electrical wires over both sets of tracks on N. 1st Street, continuing in the Stadium curve and on Stadium Way to the traction power substation (between S. 4th St. and Division Ave.) this week. To minimize impacts to businesses and the travelling public, this work will happen at night from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and last about four weeks. This wire work is relatively quiet. The wire work is a rolling operation, and will move from one place to another quickly along the route. N. 1st St. will be closed in both directions from Yakima Ave. to the crosswalk, and Stadium Way will close southbound to the traction power substation at night. Parking will not be available in these areas at night.

Crews continue building the Tacoma General Station and the curb and gutter work on the east side of MLK Jr. Way from 6th Avenue to S. 3rd St. Access is open to hospitals, medical centers and the emergency department. To access Tacoma General and the Emergency Department, follow MLK Jr. Way north from 6th Avenue or south from Division Ave. To access Kaiser Permanente, follow S. J St. to S. 3rd St. Please allow a little extra time to reach your appointment thank you. MLK Jr. Way is closed northbound to thru-traffic from 6th Ave. to S. 3rd St. The travelling public should follow the detour on S. J St.

Crews continue installing curb and gutter on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 16th St. and on the north side of Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Ave. The block on MLK Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 14th St. will be completed this week. In addition, crews are installing signals in the Broadway/N. 1st St. intersection tonight and at the MLK Jr. Way/Division Ave intersection this week at night. Two-way traffic on MLK Jr. Way and Division Ave is maintained in these areas.

Looking ahead, crews will install station finishes at the St. Joseph Station, starting next week.

Construction and traffic restrictions at Stadium Way, N. 1st Street, Division Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Week of January 18

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Installing overhead wires on N. 1st Street and on Stadium Way occurs this week at night The Suburban Times - The Suburban Times

The uninvited guests staying in a house on North 50th Avenue aren't using the front door and can't read the posted danger sign. "They've absolutely taken over the home," Jim Bogensberger said.He lives behind the home and watched the raccoons come and go."I think this is going way beyond a nuisance issue. This is a health and safety issue," he said.Neighbors say the raccoons took over home long before the city condemned it in October, climbing through holes in the roof. "Having an ugly house in the neighborhood is one thing, but having an infestation of potentially dangerous animals is another thing," Bogensberger said.KETV investigates learned this has been an issue for years. We tracked down a former neighbor who said the upkeep of the house and yard was even a problem when she first moved next door in 2005. Peggy Davis said she had to call the city to complain back then. "It's a shame. It's a shame," Davis said. She moved out of state in 2016.Davis said dead trees, crumbling bricks and broken glass landed in her yard. She also saw the ring-tailed bandits next door."I called an extermination company and they said you have to do something about your neighbor since that's where they are coming from," Davis said.She sent her neighbor letters and called the city.That prompted the owner to do some work, as we found in a photo from 2014 with a dumpster in the driveway. "I don't understand, it could be such a beautiful house," Davis said.In April 2021, KETV Newswatch 7 investigates learned city inspectors sent the owner a list of nine code violations, from chimney and gutter damage to a hole in the skylight and no city permits.Some new windows were installed, but that didn't stop the nocturnal nuisances. "With that big hole in the house, who knows how many have taken over," Bogensberger said.The city condemned the home in October. But months later, the raccoons are still wreaking havoc. "The frustration level is the city has been notified several times, several calls made to him personally and nothing's happened," Bogensberger said.That's when KETV Newswatch 7 stepped in to help find answers."When you called me, I happen to be only a few blocks away when I talked to you, so I decided to go by," Chief Housing Inspector Scott Lane said.After visiting the property, the next day Lane issued an order to vacate, which starts the process of putting the early century home on the demolition list. "This is a home. You don't want to put on that list. It's a beautiful home," Lane said.Lane said they finally found a working phone number for the owner and left several messages. Lane said the owner finally called him and said he hadn't received any letters or notices from the city."He definitely knows they are getting in the attic because he can hear them clawing while he's there and therefore he won't sleep there," Lane said.Lane said a deal is in the works for someone else to buy the home within the next two weeks.The city gave the owner 30 days to get it sold and fix the issues, otherwise, Lane said the city will ticket him with code violations. Each violation carries a six-month jail term and/or a $500 fine.The owner did not return our calls.

The uninvited guests staying in a house on North 50th Avenue aren't using the front door and can't read the posted danger sign.

"They've absolutely taken over the home," Jim Bogensberger said.

He lives behind the home and watched the raccoons come and go.

"I think this is going way beyond a nuisance issue. This is a health and safety issue," he said.

Neighbors say the raccoons took over home long before the city condemned it in October, climbing through holes in the roof.

"Having an ugly house in the neighborhood is one thing, but having an infestation of potentially dangerous animals is another thing," Bogensberger said.

KETV investigates learned this has been an issue for years. We tracked down a former neighbor who said the upkeep of the house and yard was even a problem when she first moved next door in 2005. Peggy Davis said she had to call the city to complain back then.

"It's a shame. It's a shame," Davis said.

She moved out of state in 2016.

Davis said dead trees, crumbling bricks and broken glass landed in her yard. She also saw the ring-tailed bandits next door.

"I called an extermination company and they said you have to do something about your neighbor since that's where they are coming from," Davis said.

She sent her neighbor letters and called the city.

That prompted the owner to do some work, as we found in a photo from 2014 with a dumpster in the driveway.

"I don't understand, it could be such a beautiful house," Davis said.

In April 2021, KETV Newswatch 7 investigates learned city inspectors sent the owner a list of nine code violations, from chimney and gutter damage to a hole in the skylight and no city permits.

Some new windows were installed, but that didn't stop the nocturnal nuisances.

"With that big hole in the house, who knows how many have taken over," Bogensberger said.

The city condemned the home in October. But months later, the raccoons are still wreaking havoc.

"The frustration level is the city has been notified several times, several calls made to him personally and nothing's happened," Bogensberger said.

That's when KETV Newswatch 7 stepped in to help find answers.

"When you called me, I happen to be only a few blocks away when I talked to you, so I decided to go by," Chief Housing Inspector Scott Lane said.

After visiting the property, the next day Lane issued an order to vacate, which starts the process of putting the early century home on the demolition list.

"This is a home. You don't want to put on that list. It's a beautiful home," Lane said.

Lane said they finally found a working phone number for the owner and left several messages. Lane said the owner finally called him and said he hadn't received any letters or notices from the city.

"He definitely knows they are getting in the attic because he can hear them clawing while he's there and therefore he won't sleep there," Lane said.

Lane said a deal is in the works for someone else to buy the home within the next two weeks.

The city gave the owner 30 days to get it sold and fix the issues, otherwise, Lane said the city will ticket him with code violations. Each violation carries a six-month jail term and/or a $500 fine.

The owner did not return our calls.

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Opening the anchor-locker hatch and taking a look inside gives you great insight into the quality of a boats build. Courtesy Regulator Marine

Its hidden away under a hatch at the bow, but whats inside can say a lot about your boat. Of course, there are certain things to look for in an anchor locker to help the stowed anchor inside do its job, but it also can reveal much about the quality of your boats construction. Take a look inside the anchor locker shown here, from a Regulator 41, to get an idea of what to look for in a quality build.

Gas-assisted struts or shocks that hold open the hatch are essential for keeping your hands free to work the anchor. The last thing you want in rough seas is to have one hand holding up the hatch while you work inside the locker.

A gasketed hatch ensures a snug fit with the anchor locker and helps prevent rattling or pounding while underway. It also helps prevent water intrusion into the locker from the deck.

The gutter around the lockers opening prevents water intrusion from the deck, and the two drains help the water quickly exit so that it doesnt collect. Pooling water in an anchor locker can cause mildew and damage the anchor line.

Note how Regulator made a cutaway in the locker to access the anchor rode. This is essential to manage any issues with the anchor chain or kinks inthe line that can jam up the works, particularly when dealing with an electric windlass.

Every anchor locker, whether it has a windlass or requires manual deployment of the anchor, should have a chain stop to hold the anchor in place while its being stowed so that it doesnt accidentally cut loose and drop under the boat while youre running.

Not every boat has this, but the Regulator 41 installs a washdown hose in the anchor locker so that you can rinse dirt and debris off the anchor rode and the anchor itself as you haul it in or it gets weighed by the windlass.

While a boat without a windlass can still possibly have a high-quality anchor locker, having one properly installedas shown heresure makes life easier when youre on the water.

Installing a windlass remote allows you to work the anchor from the bow if needed.

Regulator installs a small LED in the anchor locker to help you see inside in low-light conditions.

While many boats still employ a pulpit at the bow of the boat, a lot of high-end builders now fit the bow with a through-stem anchor roller that stows the hook in place at the bow externally. This equipment keeps the anchor and rode out of sight and allows for cleaner lines. This setup also prevents the anchor-rode line from chafing your gunwale topside at the bow.

The hatch on the Regulator is finished, gelcoated fiberglass on both sides, as is the anchor lockers interior, a sure sign of high-quality construction.

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Looking at a boat as well-built as the Regulator 41, you wont find any rough, unfinished fiberglass when you lift the hatch. You also wont find any exposed, sagging or sloppily run wiring in the anchor locker.

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Assessing the Build Quality of an Anchor Locker - Boating

Below is a list of the top and leading Window Cleaners in Mesa, AZ. To help you find the best Window Cleaners located near you in Mesa, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

The top rated Window Cleaners in Mesa, AZ are:

Ace Window Cleaning will bring all necessary cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment. You wont have to risk your safety by cleaning your windows yourself. Their professionals are trained in ladder safety and are fully equipped to restore the luster to your windows. To remove oil and grime accumulation, theirteam of specialists rubs and scrubs using the appropriate solution. They use industry-grade equipment to squeegee the glass, extracting 99.9% of the dirt and water. Everything is wiped clean and dried, leaving gleaming clean windows.

Products/Services:

Window Cleaning

LOCATION:

Address: 1259 N Avoca, Mesa, AZ 85207Phone: (480) 692 1207Website: azacewindowcleaning.com

REVIEWS:

Mike and Kristen with ACE Window Cleaning did an amazing job cleaning or windows. We just moved into our new home and shined up the windows and they look almost brand new!! Thanks ACE! James Garman

Captain Rons Window Cleaning & Sun Screen Installation is a professional cleaning and maintenance firm established in Mesa, Arizona, dedicated to serving the entire Phoenix metropolitan areas cleaning needs. They have over 35 years of expertise cleaning all types of homes and businesses. Theirprofessional, well-trained crew can handle any work, big or little, and you can count on themto get the job done well the first time, every time. To add, they provide flexible scheduling and services to accommodate your demanding schedule and busy life.

Products/Services:

Window Cleaning & Sun Screen Installation

LOCATION:

Address: 9705 E Idaho Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209Phone: (480) 236 4555Website: bestwindowcleaningaz.com

REVIEWS:

Quickly responded to our quote request, and was very reasonable with the cost. Also didnt push us into getting more than what we needed. Was way quicker than any other solar place that we had previously attempted to get a quote from. Thanks Ron! The windows look great. Scott Hampton

Shack Shine uses the most up-to-date cleaning equipment to assure prompt, thorough, and safe service. Water-fed poles, filtering systems, and gutter vacuums ensure that they perform their work safely, with minimal ladder use, and that theyalways leave your home sparkling. Because they care about the environment and your home, they never use harsh chemicals in our house detailing services. Biodegradable solutions are used in all of their house detailing services, including window washing, gutter cleaning, and power washing, and all organic material is composted.

Products/Services:

Window Cleaning

LOCATION:

Address: 7645 E Ray Rd Suite 125, Mesa, AZ 8521Phone: (888) 808 7751Website: shackshine.com

REVIEWS:

I have been using Shack Shine for Christmas lights just about from the beginning. Brian is absolutely super and always on top of things. I had a couple of issues recently and he was quick to respond and put everything in tip-top condition. You can use Shack Shine with confidence. Paulette Hagar

All-1 Pro Window Cleaning Services, LLC understands how important it is to keep your home, storefront, or commercial property looking its best at all times. All-1 Pro Window Cleaning LLC professional personnel have worked carefully, keeping the spectacular views of the valleys skyline flawlessly clean and clear, with over 10 years of experience servicing Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and surrounding areas.As a property manager or owner, they understand the importance of preserving your investment and reducing your responsibility, and theyhave the track record to back it up.

Products/Services:

Window Cleaning

LOCATION:

Address: 1101 S Sycamore APT 327, Mesa, AZ 85202Phone: (480) 687 7066Website: all1az.com

REVIEWS:

My windows and patio never looked so good. Nathan did a terrific job removing my hard water stains and tree sap from my windows and sliding glass doors! Power washed my patio and atrium and did a great job. Great service and reasonable. Five star plus!! Joan Figg

PNW Paint & Windows is owned and operated by Noah Momyer. Noah has been doing this type of work for most of my life, from assisting his father with his business as a youngster to running a firm in Portland. He was brought up to value hard work, and it shows in every part of my business to this day. Every job will find him on site, either completing the work himself or ensuring that it is completed to his standards before signing off on a project.

Products/Services:

Paint & Windows

LOCATION:

Address: 9705 E Idaho Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209Phone: (480) 331 8185Website: pnwpaintandwindows.com

REVIEWS:

I used PNW to paint some areas of my house on the inside, as well as the back patio ceiling! They were extremely easy to work with. Noah did an excellent job communicating with me throughout the process and his crew did a great job. Plus, they were more than reasonably priced compared to other companies I got quotes from. Im very satisfied and would use them again! Chris Montano

Cindy has worked as a journalist for nearly a decade having contributed to several large publications online. As a business expert, Cindy reviews local and national businesses.

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5 Best Window Cleaners in Mesa, AZ - Kev's Best

Sound Transit announcement.

Crews are completing the curb and gutter work on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 9thSt. to 6thAve. and plan to open the street to two-way traffic on Dec. 23. Some work depends on weather, so they may return later to paint the stripes on the street. The 6thAvenue Station platform and canopy are also completed.

Crews continue building the Tacoma General Station and will start the curb and gutter work on the east side of MLK Jr. Way from 6thAvenue to S. 3rdSt. as soon as Tuesday, Dec. 28. Access will be open to the Emergency Department, hospitals and medical centers. To access the Emergency Department, follow MLK Jr. Way north from 6thAvenue or south from Division Ave. To access Kaiser Permanente, follow S. J St. to S. 3rdSt. Please allow a little extra time to reach your appointment thank you. MLK Jr. Way is closed northbound to thru-traffic from 6thAve. to S. 3rdSt. The travelling public should follow the detour on S. J St.

Crews continue installing curb and gutter on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 13thSt. to S. 16thSt. and on the north side of Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Ave. Two-way traffic on MLK Jr. Way and Division Ave is maintained in these areas. Next week, crews will continue signal work at the MLK Jr. Way and Division Ave intersection.

At the N. 1stSt. and Broadway intersection, crews are installing the beacon for the crosswalk. N. 1stSt./N. E St. will be closed on one direction, while crews work on half of the street at a time. The contractor also will install communications equipment on N. E St. near Stadium High School. On Dec. 28 and 29, crews will install lighting on the east side of Stadium Way just north of Division Ave. During this time, please access driveways by following Stadium Way south from Tacoma Ave. thank you.

The contractor will open Commerce Street in both directions today, and is preparing to pave E. 25thStreet. E. 25thSt. will be closed to westbound traffic from S. J St. to S. G St. The contractor will not be working from Dec 24 27 and from Dec 31 Jan 3. Thank you again for your patience during construction and happy holidays!

Construction and traffic restrictions at Division Avenue, N. 1stSt., Stadium Way, S. 7thStreet, S. 8thStreet, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and E. 25thStreet.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 9th St. to 6th Avenue to open on Dec. 23 The Suburban Times - The Suburban Times

Homeowners need to take extra steps to protect their homes during the colder months, as the ice, wind and rain can wreak havoc at winter time.

Leaf Home, a home solutions provider, recently offered the following winter checklist for homeowners to protect their properties against seasonal damage.

It turns out that winter protection all starts with the guttering. As such, Leaf Home advises to keep those gutters clean by removing leaves and other debris that may get trapped inside them, as well as any birds nests! Homeowners should also ensure their guttering is still in good condition, as its common for underlying problems to first appear in the winter time.

If the guttering is left unkempt, it can cause ice dams that may eventually damage it. The problem is that the build up of ice gets increasingly heavier, pulling at gutters until they start to break. Some gutter guards can actually make the ice dams worse, so its important to keep an eye out if the home has any. Leaf Home says ice dams can be prevented by boosting ceiling and roof installation, sealing electric cables and vent pipes and proactively fixing cracks in the chimney flashing.

Its also important to ensure the gutters are the right fit for the house. If its not the right sort, it will be easier for weather to damage other spaces through them. This is particularly a concern in older homes, so its important homeowners assess this before trouble appears.

Besides the guttering, another important task is to conserve energy in the home by ensuring that the outdoor climate stays where its supposed to be outside. The main points of entry for those chilly drafts that can suck all the heat out of a home are the windows and doors. Leaf Home recommends checking for holes in screens, making sure the windows are the correct choice for the regions climate, and adding window film or insulation.

Last but not least, Leaf Home reminds homeowners that one of the main dangers in winter can be black ice on the driveway and on ramps. So its a good idea to shovel off that snow or put salt down to ensure no-one can slip or fall while using them.

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Tips to prevent winter property damage - RealtyBizNews

A building in Wyandanch that serves both veterans and the community at large is about to undergo some major renovations.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 361 building at 30 William St. has been deteriorating for years, said Kenneth Woods, 53, commander of the post. The prefabricated building, originally a library, was constructed in 1972 and was donated to the VFW after the group incorporated in 1983.

Roughly 15 of the 45 members meet at the building monthly to go over topics such as benefits for veterans, as well as plan community fundraising efforts. The post also uses the building for local charity work, such as a recent Thanksgiving turkey dinner giveaway and a Christmas Toys for Tots drive.

But to keep the lights on, aside from member donations, the building must be rented out to the community for parties and events, Woods said.

"Its really the only way we can make money," he said.

That has become increasingly difficult since the pandemic started in 2020, Woods said, with the number of rentals falling from two to three a month to one every two months. Making things more difficult has been the buildings appearance, he added.

"It does not look like any other VFW on Long Island," said Woods, a retired Army first sergeant. "Through the years its just not been appealing. The floors are caving in, the lights are not up to proper standards."

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The VFW filed an application through the Town of Babylon to seek federal Housing and Urban Development funds and the town has hired Austin Interiors Inc. of Smithtown to do the work for $292,000.

The company is tasked with replacing the floor, ceiling and doors, renovating bathrooms and installing updated fixtures, putting in emergency exit lighting and new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fixing the roof and installing new gutters. The work will begin within the next two months and should take about two to three months to complete, said town spokesman Kevin Bonner.

"Many times I would kind of be embarrassed," Woods said of visitors seeing the building. "I can finally feel good about people coming to our post now."

Members will have to fundraise to address problems not covered by the HUD money, such as fixing the parking lot and adding a wheelchair-accessible ramp, Woods said.

Norman Sellers, 53, a Gulf War Navy veteran and former commander of the post, said hes hopeful the renovations will allow members to further meet the needs of those in Wyandanch.

"Were comrades who serve with pride whether in or out of uniform," he said. "We want to do more in this community."

Denise Bonilla has worked at Newsday since 2003 and covers the Town of Babylon, including the villages of Lindenhurst and Amityville.

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Wyandanch VFW Hall will soon get $292G in long-awaited, long-overdue repairs - Newsday

Crews are working carefully in the extreme heat and will take a little longer to complete the cutover track installation on E. 25th Street. Therefore, Tacoma Link will reopen on July 1. In the meantime, passengers can ride a free shuttle bus to all the Tacoma Link stations. Thank you for your patience and stay cool!

Crews completed the stormwater work in the S. 9th St. and Commerce St. intersection. The contractor discovered an old steam pipe on Commerce St., and is removing contaminated material. Then, crews will continue installing the stormwater system on Commerce St. from S. 9th St. to S. 7th St. In addition, crews are installing track, electrical systems, and the Old City Hall Station on Commerce Street.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Way, crews are completing the curb and gutter work on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St., and will move to the area between S. 16th St. and S. 13th St. as soon as tomorrow, June 29. In addition, crews are installing signals at the S. 11th St. and MLK Jr. Way intersection. On Division Avenue, crews are installing signals from Yakima Avenue to MLK Jr. Way.

Looking ahead, the contractor plans to install signals in the MLK Jr. Way and 6th Avenue intersection and track in the Stadium Way and Division Avenue intersection in mid-July. Crews will not be working during the 4th of July weekend. Happy 4th of July!

COVID-19.The health and safety of all workers on Sound Transits construction sites are of utmost importance to us. Our contractors have primary responsibility for their wellbeing while working on our projects. Sound Transit is actively working with the contractors and construction management teams on all our projects to assure that public health guidelines are being followed.

Construction and traffic restrictions at Commerce Street, S. 7th Street, Division Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, S. 18th Street, S. 11th Street, and E. 25th Street

Week of June 28

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Tacoma Link to reopen on July 1 - The Suburban Times

The end of Arctic air and warming temps this weekend will start a freeze-thaw cycle that could wreak havoc with your roof.

ST PAUL, Minn. The end of an extended Arctic blast featuring sub-zero temperatures for days on end should be something to celebrate, right?

Not if you're a roof in Minnesota.

A warming trend should push temps up above freezing this weekend during the daytime hours, while at night they drop back down into the single digits or teens. The ensuing freeze-thaw cycle is a classic recipe for ice dams, a winter phenomena that can cause significant damage to both the exterior and interior of your home.

The Minnesota Department of Commerce says contrary to the beliefs of some, ice dams are not caused by roofing, ventilation or gutter problems. The real culprit is inadequate air sealing inside the home - gaps around plumbing vents, electrical wires, chimneys, etc. - that allows warm, moist air to escape into the attic. Once there, it melts the underside of the snow layer on the roof, causing water to run down shingles until it reaches a cold spot, where it freezes.

Over time, that ice can build up into a dam that stops water from running down the roof slope, causing it to pool and eventually seep into the home. The resulting damage to insulation, ceiling drywall and other areas can cost thousands of dollars in repair.

Once an ice dam builds up to the point it is causing interior damage, the commerce department says the best option is to hire a professional company that will remove it using steam. Doing it yourself most often involves getting up on a slippery roof, unadvisable at best and downright dangerous at worst.

Because the primary cause of ice dams is warm air leaking from the attic, commerce department experts say the best way to prevent ice dams from forming is to seal leaks with caulking or expanding spray foam.

A home energy audit, especially one that uses an infrared camera, can locate where warm air is escaping into your attic. An audit can be performed by your local utility provider, a non-profit energy group or local heating and air company.

You can also add a layer attic insulation installed to a minimum of R-50.

For more on the cause of ice dams and potential solutions, check out a dedicated pageon the Minnesota Department of Commerce website.

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Dealing with ice dams: What 'not' to do to avoid roof damage - KARE11.com

Mason from Denver writes, What's driving you crazy? The intersection of Downing and Louisiana, at the corner of Wash Park. If traveling East on Louisiana and wanting to turn left heading north on Downing, you run into an issue with cars turning right in their own turn lane. However, westbound Louisiana has a separate turn lane for going North with a Yield sign. Is this sign to yield to people turning left on eastbound? Stuck in a turn lane.

That busy intersection on the southwest side of Washington Park is going through a transformation. It is part of Denvers goal to modify traffic flow and increase pedestrian/bicyclist safety as they access recreation activities in Washington Park.

Denvers Department of Transportation and Infrastructure installed new traffic signals that hang on new signal poles at this intersection. They also made major infrastructure and utility upgrades. That was one phase of the changes. The other change you will see is in those turns you mentioned. Once construction is complete this spring, the westbound right turn traffic will have a dedicated lane. The 60-foot-long turn lane is already carved out and paved, but new striping needs to be completed.

The yield sign located at that right turn lane is to make sure drivers yield to pedestrians who are crossing. Those right-turning drivers are also supposed to yield to the vehicles traveling northbound on Downing past Louisiana. DOTI tells me the drivers turning left from eastbound Louisiana to northbound Downing must yield to oncoming traffic, including the vehicles turning right. To help with that turn, the city added a northbound left turn green arrow.

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There is still work left to do at that intersection. DOTI crews are still working to rebuild the curb and gutter around the signal. They also need to finish the improvements to the sidewalks that are much wider and easier to use. That work will be complete when the weather warms up this spring.

The improvements to this intersection are just one part of many improvements along the Downing Street corridor on the west side of Washington Park. You can read about them from Denvers Downing Pedestrian Crossings & Speed Study.

Denver7 traffic anchor Jayson Luber says he has been covering Denver-metro traffic since Ben-Hur was driving a chariot. (We believe the actual number is over 20 years.) He's obsessed with letting viewers know what's happening on their drive and the best way to avoid the problems that spring up. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or listen to his Driving You Crazy podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play or Podbean.

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What's Driving You Crazy? The intersection of Downing and Louisiana, at the corner of Wash Park. - The Denver Channel