A new extended left-turn lane from Rosecrans Street onto Midway Drive is expected to provide a slight break for motorists coming into the Peninsula. The city recently completed installation of the project at a price tag of more than $242,000. “The improvement to the Rosecrans Street/Midway Drive intersection is part of an overall effort to make it easier to get in and out of the Midway business district,” said District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer. Faulconer has pursued this traffic project since 2006. His staff representatives said the previous configuration of the left-turn lane created a vehicular backup during rush hour. The funding for the project came from money the state gave the city when it decommissioned State Route 209 in May 2001. “It will reduce traffic backup and improve the quality of life for Peninsula residents, businesses and visitors,” Faulconer said. — Anthony Gentile