NW Madrid Drive

This project includes the reconstruction/widening of NW Madrid Drive/West Broadway from S. 3rd Street to the Big Creek Park Entrance. The project will eliminate geometric deficiencies and reduce safety concerns on NW Madrid Drive. The project will also provide improved access and improved traffic carrying capacity to accommodate future traffic volumes. Minor arterial street lane continuity would be provided and complement the street network within Polk City and unincorporated Polk County.

The existing roadway was constructed in 1920 and has had no major improvements other that asphalt overlays. The travel portion is 20 feet in width and does not provide an adequate level of service.

The proposed improvements provide for reconstruction of the existing 2 lane open ditch section. The proposed construction will require some limited areas of additional right-of-way within which to construct a 3 lane curb and gutter section. This improvement extends between 3rd Street and W Jester Park Road.