Avondale Radar Speed Sign to be Moved in early 2010

The Avondale radar speed sign heading northbound at NE 143 Place is going to be moved in early 2010. The solar panel has not been working on a continual basis due to tree cover blocking the solar panel. 

The new location recommended by the county will be approximately 90′ north of NE 144 PL (Brookside Meadows). This location takes advantage of the tree clearance issue since the Bonneville Transmission lines pass over the area. The county must keep a minimum of 10′ clearance from the edge line since the radar speed sign is a potential hazard to vehicle occupants if struck. The location must be reviewed by the utility companies to determine if any overhead or underground conflicts are in the right of way.  The county has also determined the new location should not pose a clearance issue for Metro buses in the event the coach operator leaves the roadway to pick up or drop off passengers.

The advance side road warning sign for NE 146 ST will be relocated to a spot where it does not fall in the viewing area of the radar speed sign.