Salina Post
Construction has started today of a raised pedestrian crossing on YMCA Drive.
According to the City of Salina, construction will take up the entire width of the roadway. As a result, YMCA Drive will be closed between the entrances to the Salina Family YMCA.
Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and use caution near the work zone.
Accordingly, this work is part of the City of Salina’s $5.9 million 2025 maintenance capital improvement program.
Salina Family YMCA stated that improvements after this construction will include:
Installation of safety traffic signs with blinking lights at crosswalks.
Raised crosswalk/speed hump.
Extended sidewalk on the bus stop side.
Enhanced entrances to the east parking lot.
Salina Family YMCA encourages those entering from Westchester Dr., to enter and take a sharp right in the lane created by the traffic cones all the way to the north end of the lot then proceed into the lot as usual. YMCA states that this is the 'safest way for traffic to flow and allow for normal parking.'
The project is expected to take up to 2-3 weeks.