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Construction Updates

Intersection Safety Education Information via Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/

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 CITY'S THREE-YEAR STREET PROGRAM  

The Project: The Howell City Council has approved a three-year program that will reconstruct approximately 10.805 miles of the City’s 36 miles of streets beginning in July 2009 (click on the link below for a map of the streets included).  The project includes not only reconstructing the roads, but also replacing aging sewer and water lines and making storm sewer improvements.  The streets within the program are a mixture of local and major streets that have not undergone any significant rehabilitation within the last twenty years.  City staff and engineers have also identified corresponding underground water and sanitary sewer work with the intent of providing a twenty year fix.

The plans for year one and year two can be viewed at City Hall 3rd Floor during regular business hours (8am - 5pm) Monday through Friday.

WATER DISCOLORATION DURING CONSTRUCTION -

The types of improvements during street consturction also include utility improvements to upgrade water mains.  The improvement provide reliable water and sewer services for the entire neighborhood.  Unfortunately at times it becomes necessary to fllush hydrants and turn valves which may stir up iron (rust) causing some residents to have orange water.  The water is perfectly safe for use, you will need to run your faucets until it clears up before you use it, this should take no more than15 minutes. 

If it continues to happen or you need any other assistance please let us know, by contacting the DPS at 517-546-7510.

Overall 3-year Map

YEAR ONE- COMPLETE 

YEAR ONE ADJUSTMENTS-COMPLETE 

YEAR TWO - COMPLETE 

YEAR THREE - COMPLETE - Lincoln

YEAR THREE - SWANN COURT - SPRING 2012

YEAR THREE:

       Phase I - Information

Phase 1                                                          Phase 2

Isbell (Mason Rd to the RR Crossing)             Bower (M-59 to Caledonia)

Tompkins (Sibley- Maple) Began 3/5              N. National

George (Sibley -Maple)   Began 4/9/12          Catrell

Gregory (Sibley - Center)                               Sutton

Center (Sibley - Maple)                                  Livingston (Walnut - Dearborn)

Maple (Tompkins- Walnut) Began 3/5            Walnut (Maple - Mason)

Crane (Gregory - Center)                               Fleming (RR-Brooks)

W. Washington(Jewett-Walnut)Began4/9     Pulford

                                                                       Hadden

                                                                       Dearborn

                                                                       Jones (Pulford- Henry)

UDPATED 5.9.12-WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD DELAY THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:

5.10.12 Final grade on S Tompkins 

5.10.12 Storm sewer work at the George/W Washington Intersection

5.11.12 Water service on George

5.11.12 Grading Tompkins

Week of 5.14.12 Sanitary on Washington

Week of 5.14.12 Actual road work on Tompkins & Maple (west of George)(watch the website that week for an actual date) Maple Street from George to Walnut will continue to be a traffic route for the construction equipment, therefore that section of Maple will not be paved until the contractor paves Washington, George and Center.

Week of 5.14.12 Actual road work on Swann Court- (watch the website that week for an actual date)

Week of 5.14.12 - Mid week they will begin cutting grade on George Street to build the road

Week of 5.28.12 - Tentatively schedule to begin pulverization of Center and Isbell

CONTINUE TO WATCH THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES ON SCHEDULING.  All construction is pending any weather conditions.

Neighborhood Gathering -Stay tuned for future dates.

YEAR THREE WILL BE:

DETAILS-

Pulverize asphalt roads, replace designated municipal utilities, install designated gravel shoulders, minimal drainage, little or no curb & gutter, and construct new roadway.

YEAR ONE & YEAR TWO CONSISTED OF:

DETAILS-

Pulverize asphalt roads (entire area), install sanitary sewer mains/leads, install water main, install storm sewer

within roadway, connect new watemain to existing, install water services, roadway excavation, install storm sewer outside of roadway, prepare/place concrete curbs, sidewalks and driveways, prepare/place asphalt roadway base, prepare/place asphalt driveways, install asphalt top, final grade and plant grass seed.

CONSTRUCTION BASICS:

HOURS of CONSTRUCTION -

6:30 am - 7 pm  Monday - Saturday

STREET ACCESS -

During the project, the contractor is required to keep one lane open for emergency vehicle access. During construction hours there may be time that you will not be able to access your driveway, and we encourage you to park out of the construction area along nearby side streets.  At the end of each work day, the contractor will rough grade your drive approach to allow access to your homes.  During the time when they will be installing curb and gutter, paving operations, and driveway approaches, this will not be possible.  All attempts will be made to allow access to your homes on a regular basis, but be advised that utility and road work will create delays and cause peridoic utility interruptions. 

DETOURS-

There will be no specific detour for this project; all roads will be closed to through traffic.  Please allow extra time in your travels.

SPECIFIC ACCOMMODATIONS-

If you need special accommodations during construction, please contact us as soon as possible (517-546-3861), or speak to the on-site inspector once the project begins.  If you have personal property within teh street right-of- way (sprinkler systems, fencing, landscaping, etc) you may want to move to better protect them.  Generally the contractor is not responsible for reinstalling these items.

TRASH PICK UP-

Trash pick up will continue on the regularly scheduled day, but before contractor operations (6 am).

VIBRATIONS FROM CONSTRUCTION WORK-

Our experience has taught us that in rare cases, vibrations from construction operations have caused items within homes to "move around".  We recommend packing away valuable items on shelves, walls or furniture until the project is complete.

CONTACTS -

Deputy City Manager/Special Projects - 546-3861

Department of Public Works - 546-7510

City Manager Office -  546-3502

WE NEED YOUR HELP......Please avoid walking, riding or marking on all wet cement areas.  Correcting the damage caused not only delays the project but can result in additinoal costs to the City.  The City and the contractors will be monitoring daily for damages.  Anyone caught causing damage will be required to pay any costs incurred to repair the damage.  Thank you for your cooperation.

 The Following Projects Were Completed In 2010:

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 MEETING INFORMATION AND HANDOUTS

September 7, 2010 Meeting - Presentation Boards  

October 8, 2010 Letter to Residents   of Piety Hill and the area between Prospect and Byron

November 30, 2010 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting  Notice 

Restoration Information - Maintenance/Parking/Mini-Circles

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