ADMIRAL WAY BRIDGE PROJECT: New – but temporary – crosswalk

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Thanks to Mark for the photo. He and another reader mentioned the surprise appearance of a new crosswalk at 39th/Admiral [map], east of the Admiral Way Bridge seismic-strengthening project, which moved into the top-deck half-closure phase this week. Project spokesperson Dr. Matthew Howard tells us it’s temporary: “It was low-key, a quick flip and safety measure. We added these Rapid Flashing Beacons and a temporary crosswalk to the intersection as we move into the phased closures of the bridge lanes. We wanted to maintain pedestrian access throughout these times so that people could get across safely. Community supported/wanted it, and the team was able to deliver.” But “temporary” means it’ll be removed when the project’s complete; Howard adds, “I’ve broached the topic of a permanent solution, though.”

Admiral Redbeard August 28, 2024 (2:00 pm)

This really needs to become permanent!! We’ve been asking the city for a permanent crosswalk either at this exact location or the next street over. It’s nearly impossible to cross this very busy, high-speed, 4-lane stroad as a pedestrian.

This temporary crosswalk showed up less than 24 hours after they put up the construction site, and it even has the flashing yellow lights that can be triggered. Why can’t we have this permanently?! It’s such an easy, low-cost solution to make this stretch of car wasteland more pedestrian friendly and reconnect our neighborhoods.

Admiralite August 28, 2024 (2:52 pm)

Wish it wasn’t temporary! That section of Admiral by the 38th St bus stops is often sketchy to cross.

Jason August 28, 2024 (3:22 pm)

Need flashing lights and a road diet here!!! Make it permentant! Something has to force these drivers to slow down.

ST August 28, 2024 (3:49 pm)

Agreed. Make it permanent. There needs to be a marked crosswalk on that side of the Admiral Bridge, with so many parents/kids walking to Lafayette during the school year. Cars fly through there.