Section A | Northbound US 285 – Bailey
Existing Conditions:
- Northbound 285 through the Town of Bailey has two through lanes
- In 2019, Southbound 285 through the Town of Bailey was re-striped as a single through lane with deceleration lanes at driveways
Safety Issues:
Northbound US 285 through the town of Bailey has the following noted safety issues:
- High speeds reported through Bailey for northbound movement
- Public concerns have been received for the issue
- Northbound does not have deceleration/access lanes
Southbound US 285 through the town of Bailey has the following noted safety issues:
- Southbound has been completed and the safety concerns have been reduced
- Southbound speeds have been reduced
Proposed Improvements:
- Re-stripe northbound US 285 to be a single through lane with deceleration lanes at driveways (similar to the work that has been completed on southbound US 285)
Project Goals:
- Traffic calming through town, and reduce travel speeds
- Improve local residence safety
- Allow safer access to local business