SUBJECT:

CONSTRUCTION ALERT - Gilman Drive Crosswalk Removal December 26-31

Project Description/Location:

In an effort to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow on Gilman Drive, Transportation Services and Facilities Management will remove one crosswalk at the Russell Lane and one crosswalk at the La Jolla Village Drive intersection during the holiday closure. At Gilman Drive and Russell Lane, the Gilman crossing will be consolidated on the west side of the intersection and the crosswalk on the east side will be eliminated. At Gilman Drive and Villa La Jolla Drive, the Gilman crossing will be consolidated on the east side of the intersection and the crosswalk on the west side will be eliminated.

The campus is implementing these changes on a pilot basis and the results will help guide long-term area improvements associated with Triton Pavilion construction and improvements to Villa La Jolla Drive. Project partners will coordinate emphasis enforcement with UC San Diego Police to address vehicles stopped in intersections and assist pedestrians adjusting to the new configuration. Traffic signal timings will be adjusted.

Immediate Street Traffic, Bike Lane and Pedestrian Impacts:

Lights at intersections will be reprogrammed and may be placed in flashing red mode while staff perform work Wednesday, December 26 through Monday, December 31 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists and cyclists may experience delays when lights are being reprogrammed. Pedestrians should be aware of traffic control.

View area map at: https://go.ucsd.edu/2QPhstD

If you have any questions, please call the Facilities Management Customer Relations Help Desk at (858) 534-2930. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this work.

Stephen B. Jackson Associate Vice Chancellor Resource Management & Planning