WHAT? Construction of an additional exit lane on the east side of the Richland East Drive, as it ends at the Walnut Street traffic light, will begin this week.

WHAT ELSE? There may be intermittent, brief traffic delays during demolition of the curb and concrete pour.

WHY? The intent of the project is to provide an extra lane for a more orderly, safe turn east onto Walnut Street during peak traffic and emergencies.

WHEN? The project completion date is August 21, 2008.

WHO? Project manager for the contractor, McMahon Contracting L.P., is Tomas Garcia, and Glenn Child is the Richland project manager.  The project engineer is Kahison Wyandon of DCCCD Facilities Management, and the supervisory engineering technician is James Ryan of Neel-Schaffer Engineering.

HOW? This project is funded from the Richland fund balance in the amount of $124,000.