City staff laid out a schedule and options on an Anderson Ave. reconstruction project to Manhattan City Commissioners this week.
Reconstruction could begin June 2 with outside lane closures and head to head traffic on inside lanes for two weeks. Traffic from Connecticut Ave. to Timberlane Drive would be on the north side from July 1 through the end of the year. Phased work will continue through the summer of 2027.
Traffic will be carried on the corridor through the project.
One option includes a roundabout at the intersection of Bellehaven Road and Anderson Ave. with an extension of College Ave. so Bellehaven would be realigned into the roundabout and Anderson Ave. would carry through. The second option would be a stoplight signalized intersection.
City staff are recommending the first option so there can be a calming effect on traffic in the corridor. If the project moves forward there would be a need to evaluate driveways, pedestrian crossings and right-of-way acquisition in the final design.
There were multiple concerns from area residents and property owners.
Staff will research intersection improvements and continue study and design of various options. Final action has not been taken. There will be more discussion.