9th Street

Proposed bicycle and pedestrian enhancements along 9th Street include:

• A 10‑foot shared‑use sidepath along the east side of 9th Street

• A 5‑foot sidewalk along the west side of 9th Street

Sidepath connections include:

• To the north, the sidepath would end near the intersection of 9th Street and Albany Street

• To the south, the sidepath would connect to the existing sidepath along Kenosha Street

Several improvements are proposed at the SH‑51 interchange ramps to improve safety and traffic flow:

• At the SH‑51 westbound (WB) ramp terminal:

  • Separate left‑ and right‑turn movements into dedicated lanes

  • Channelize the westbound right‑turn lane

  • Add a southbound dual‑lane protected left turn

• At the SH‑51 eastbound (EB) ramp terminal:

  • Add a second right‑turn lane

Additional roadway improvements include:

• Adding a third northbound lane on 9th Street across the bridge between the ramp terminals

• Converting this lane to a northbound right‑turn lane at the SH‑51 WB ramp terminal

Capacity improvements are also proposed at the intersection of 9th Street and Kenosha Street, including:

• Dual‑lane protected left turns on the eastbound, westbound, and southbound approaches

• Dedicated right‑turn lanes on the northbound and southbound approaches

An alternative improvement option includes:

• A new westbound on‑ramp for southbound 9th Street traffic, which would convert the existing southbound left turn at this signal to a southbound right turn

Access management improvements are also recommended along 9th Street from the SH‑51 eastbound ramps to Kenosha Street, including:

• A raised median to manage turning movements