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Wyatt Way Reconstruction Phase 1
Project Overview
The Wyatt Way Reconstruction and Safety Improvement project will improve safety for people walking, biking, rolling and driving along Wyatt Way between the Madison Avenue intersection and Lovell Avenue. The project includes the construction of new sidewalks and bike lanes and a “mini roundabout" at the Wyatt Way-Madison Avenue intersection. Construction started mid-June 2020 and completion is anticipated in March 2021.
Current Project News
In response to feedback from the community, the City has created an online engagement page to inform residents about the mini roundabout at Wyatt Way and Madison Avenue.
On June 15, Public Works Director Chris Wierzbicki provided to the City Council an overview of the project and the next steps for addressing safety. Watch the presentation in the video below (scroll to 1:59:25).
Key Features

Key features of improvements along Wyatt Way, between Madison Avenue and Lovell Avenue, include:
- New and wider sidewalks on both sides of Wyatt Way
- 5-foot-wide bicycle lanes and street paving on both sides of Wyatt Way
- Improved ADA ramps and street crossings
- Improved lighting, landscaping, and rainwater quality improvements
- Upgrades to water infrastructure: replacement of a water main between Grow Avenue and Nicholson Place
Overview of the “mini roundabout" at the Wyatt Way-Madison Ave intersection
The Wyatt Way-Madison Avenue intersection, a main thoroughfare for people getting to and from the south end and into downtown, continues to see traffic congestion and is one of the most heavily used intersections on the island. Part of the project planning included developing a solution for increased wait times at the intersection. As far back as 2015, the City’s Comprehensive Plan identified that the intersection did not meet standards.
https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/162/Comprehensive-Plan
A roundabout was proposed at the Wyatt-Madison intersection to improve traffic flow by creating more consistency in vehicle movements through the intersection. In addition, pedestrian crossings will be made safer by shortening the crosswalk distance and reducing points of conflict between people and cars. See diagram below:
One of the most distinct differences between the Wyatt Way-Madison Avenue roundabout and other roundabouts, including the one at High School Road, is the size. The “mini roundabout” at the Wyatt-Madison intersection functions the same, but it’s smaller due to limited space and to preserve large trees in the area. A mini roundabout is appropriate for addressing small- to medium-size traffic volumes.
How to use the “mini roundabout"
- Pedestrians: People crossing the street should look to their left and right before entering the crosswalk. You will no longer need to look across for turning vehicles.
- Bicyclists: People on bikes can ride in the roundabout with cars if they feel safe or they can ride up a bicycle ramp to the widened sidewalk as they approach the intersection and use the crosswalk.
- Cars: Drivers approaching the roundabout should be aware of pedestrians waiting to cross the street and then look left for oncoming vehicles before entering the roundabout.
- Buses and fire trucks: Drivers of larger buses and fire trucks may need to drive over a portion of the center island of the roundabout, which is specifically designed for such use.
Project Timeline
Public Meeting No. 2 - April 20, 2016
Public Meeting No. 1 - March 2, 2016
At the August 27, 2019 City Council meeting, two items were approved to move forward to the September 10, 2019 meeting. One item is for right-of-way acquisition services and the other is to purchase easements or right-of-way necessary for the Wyatt/Madison Avenue Roundabout project.
At the June 14, 2016 City Council meeting, staff and design consultant presented (PDF) the preferred design alternative to City Council and public for approval.
- Construction award was approved at the March 24, 2020 City Council meeting.
- Construction started in June 2020 and it’s estimated to be completed by March 2021.
- See "updates" at the top of this webpage.
Construction is estimated to be completed in March 2021.
FUNDING SOURCE | |
State Transportation Improvement Board Grant | $2,516,000 |
COBI General Fund | $1,492,351 |
COBI Water Utility | $322,500 |
$4,330,851 |
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Contact Us
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Chris Munter
Project Manager
Email
Ph: 206-842-2016
Staff Directory
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