Can we add additional lanes to relieve the congestion and to improve the safety of the roads?
Yes, but the costs of such projects do not make them a viable short-term solution for relieving traffic congestion and improving safety. With the changing mission and scope of work at Hanford, the one area where additional lanes could be a benefit is Route 4 South, between the Wye Barricade and Canton Avenue (entrance to the Waste Treatment Plant). However, we will first need to evaluate other traffic management options, including mass transit, before entering into this significant capital project.
Related Questions
- Could expanded public transit and possibly rail transit systems have made the recommended additional lanes unnecessary to address freeway congestion problems?
- Will the recommended additional lanes result in increased air pollutant emissions and decreased air quality in southeastern Wisconsin?
- Does offsetting of turn lanes provide an additional safety benefit?
