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A traffic light remains dark at the intersections of Ridge Road, Sierra College and Morgan Ranch drives almost two months after poles were installed, because engineers for the project didn't take into account overhead power lines.
The electrical contractor hired to do the work is modifying the signal on top of the traffic light pole to get clearance for overhead power lines owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co., said Travis Baker, general manager for Gray Electric Co.
An engineer hired by the developer did not take into account the power lines when drafting the original design for the traffic light, Baker said.
"We built according to the plans we were provided," Baker said. The poles were lifted around Christmas with false projections that the busy, four-way stop would be lit soon after.
Frequent storms that followed also have slowed down the process, Baker said.
Modifications to the light should be resolved this week so that PG&E can supply the necessary power. After that, the city and contractor will make final tests of the intersection before the traffic light can be officially turned on.
"We're getting close. We should have it done within the next few weeks, I hope," Baker said.
A traffic study of the area found a light was needed because of the number of vehicles using the road and the wait time at the intersection, said Trisha Tillotson, senior civil engineer for the city.
The intersection becomes congested with students on their way to and from Nevada Union High School in the morning and afternoon. Residents of Morgan Ranch have complained that students ignore the intersection's stop signs.
The city is providing inspection for the project, and officials said they are growing frustrated with the delays.
"It's not a city contract, so we don't have the usual provisions in place to ensure the timely delivery of the project," Tillotson said.
Developer Tony Medler was required to install the $258,000 traffic signal as part of his agreements with the city to build the Morgan Ranch West subdivision, a 25-home extension of the development begun more than two decades ago. The city of Grass Valley will repay most of the upfront costs over seven years.
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To contact Staff Writer Laura Brown, e-mail lbrown@the union.com or call 477-4231.
The electrical contractor hired to do the work is modifying the signal on top of the traffic light pole to get clearance for overhead power lines owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co., said Travis Baker, general manager for Gray Electric Co.
An engineer hired by the developer did not take into account the power lines when drafting the original design for the traffic light, Baker said.
"We built according to the plans we were provided," Baker said. The poles were lifted around Christmas with false projections that the busy, four-way stop would be lit soon after.
Frequent storms that followed also have slowed down the process, Baker said.
Modifications to the light should be resolved this week so that PG&E can supply the necessary power. After that, the city and contractor will make final tests of the intersection before the traffic light can be officially turned on.
"We're getting close. We should have it done within the next few weeks, I hope," Baker said.
A traffic study of the area found a light was needed because of the number of vehicles using the road and the wait time at the intersection, said Trisha Tillotson, senior civil engineer for the city.
The intersection becomes congested with students on their way to and from Nevada Union High School in the morning and afternoon. Residents of Morgan Ranch have complained that students ignore the intersection's stop signs.
The city is providing inspection for the project, and officials said they are growing frustrated with the delays.
"It's not a city contract, so we don't have the usual provisions in place to ensure the timely delivery of the project," Tillotson said.
Developer Tony Medler was required to install the $258,000 traffic signal as part of his agreements with the city to build the Morgan Ranch West subdivision, a 25-home extension of the development begun more than two decades ago. The city of Grass Valley will repay most of the upfront costs over seven years.
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To contact Staff Writer Laura Brown, e-mail lbrown@the union.com or call 477-4231.
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