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Safety upgrades planned where Cross Kirkland Corridor meets East Trail; construction to start this spring
Summary
Kirkland officials described safety improvements at the intersection of the Cross Kirkland Corridor and East Trail, including new crosswalk signals, upgraded bike lanes and a pedestrian refuge island. Construction is slated to begin this spring with completion expected by fall.
Kirkland officials said a safety project where the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) meets the East Trail near 130 Second Avenue will begin construction this spring and is expected to finish by fall.
“That’s right. So actually right at where the Cross Kirkland Corridor, the CKC meets the East Trail…we’re doing a really important safety project there,” David Morrach said on the March 13 episode of the city’s This Week in Kirkland podcast.
Project elements the podcast listed: new crosswalk signals, upgraded bike lanes and a pedestrian refuge island in the middle of the roadway. Hosts described the work as a safety-focused upgrade intended to improve the flow and protection of people walking and bicycling where the two corridors intersect.
Why it matters: the Cross Kirkland Corridor and East Trail are active walking and biking routes; upgrades to crossings and bike infrastructure aim to reduce conflicts between modes and improve safety for nonmotorized users.
Details provided on the podcast: - Location referenced near 130 Second Avenue, where the CKC and the East Trail meet. - Planned features: crosswalk signals, improved bike lanes, and a pedestrian refuge island. - Construction timing: expected to start in spring and to be completed by fall, according to the podcast announcement.
What was not specified: construction contract award, project budget, specific traffic-control plans during construction, and exact dates for start and completion. The podcast directed listeners to city channels for additional information.
The project was presented as part of the city’s broader work to maintain safe, accessible multimodal connections along the CKC and East Trail.
