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New Battlefield/Hwy65 interchange Project Replace Battlefield Road bridge over Route 65 Convert interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange design, which allows Battlefield Road traffic to make “free” left-hand turns onto Route 65 Build a southbound and a northbound auxiliary lane on Route 65 to connect the Sunshine Street and Battlefield Road ramps. Install new traffic signal at Battlefield Road and Woodstock Avenue Construction Schedule: November 2014-January 2015 Build auxiliary lanes along Route 65 between Sunshine Street and Battlefield Road January 2015-May 2015 Replace south half of Battlefield Road bridge over Route 65 Convert interchange to Diverging Diamond traffic pattern Raise ramps on south side of interchange to meet higher bridge Improve intersection of Battlefield Road and Woodstock Avenue and install new traffic signal May 2015-August 2015 Replace north half of Battlefield Road bridge over Route 65 Raise ramps on north side of interchange to meet higher bridge August 2015-September 2015 Open Diverging Diamond interchange to two lanes in each direction Build new islands and medians Completion: September 30, 2015 Project cost: $12.5 million