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Here are some of the most common questions we've received about this project.

Noise walls were not warranted in the ​analysis of the interchange, but a study ​is underway to look at expansion of I-90 ​and if it’s warranted in the corridor.

Learn more about the I-90 study.

Temporary signals will be installed during ​construction when the westbound off-​ramp is closed for an extended period of ​time (anticipated in 2024) to handle ​extra traffic seeking alternative routes.

The design team consulted with other ​community partners like emergency services ​and law enforcement to mitigate any safety ​concerns with the construction of pedestrian ​underpasses. The underpasses will be well-lit ​and short enough to see through to maximize ​visibility and safety.

Both underpasses will be 14 feet wide and 10 ​feet tall, which makes them larger than the ​underpass to access Silverwood off US-95. ​The inside of the underpass under the I-90 ​westbound on-ramp will be visible from ​Seltice Way, and the underpass under SH-41 ​will be visible from Primrose Lane, which will ​help improve safety and ease of patrolling.

SPUIs control traffic at one signalized ​point. By using one signal, rather than ​two signals, to control movements, the ​SPUI design is expected to increase ​capacity and decrease travel times. This ​design will achieve the efficiencies of a ​SPUI with excellent compatibility with ​future expansion.

AIt is important to keep this interchange open to traffic during construction. If ITD could ​completely close the interchange, construction could occur much more quickly. This complex ​interchange construction project involves building significant infrastructure such as:

• 1.3 miles of I-90 pavement reconstruction
  
• SH-41 widening and pavement reconstruction from Seltice Way to 12th Ave
  
• ½ mile of widening and pavement reconstruction of Seltice Way
  
• Six permanent bridges
  
• Two temporary bridges
  
• Eight retaining walls
  
• Two pedestrian underpasses
  
• One pedestrian bridge
  
• Upgrades to intersections with three traffic signals
  
• One pedestrian (“hawk”) signal
  

Utilities, drainage, and signage improvements throughout the project limits

Modeling shows that once constructed the new interchange will be safer, more efficient ​and easier to navigate while being compatible with future expansion of SH-41 and I-90.

Access to businesses on SH-41 north of the interchange will remain the same, though a ​new median barrier will not allow left turns onto or from the highway. Access will ​continue to be provided primarily through side streets or signalized intersections to ​improve traffic flow and make it safer.

Most local roads will continue to function the same as they do now, though access to ​the freeway south of the interchange will be simplified. Ross Point Road will be restriped ​to accommodate additional street parking. Other changes to traffic control, speed limits ​and parking may take place after construction by the city as modifications are not ​supported by traffic modeling.