Construction begins Monday
Attachments below explain the project in greater detail and include maps of the project.
Jefferson Street will close from Main Street to the County Line Road beginning Monday, June 3, in a major renovation of the street.
“The extent of this project will be from Main Street to the west side of the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks, which covers a distance of roughly 1,300 feet,” Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, told The Icon.
The project scope includes the following components:
• Full depth road reconstruction of Jefferson Street., with new sidewalks and gutter the full length of the project.
• 6’ wide “bike friendly sidewalk” will be installed on north side of street.
• Proposed to be connected to future 6’ sidewalk in 2020 on Jefferson Street to the County Line Road (Jefferson St. Improvements – Phase II).
• ADA curb ramps, pedestrian crossings,
• LED flashing beacons at railroad.• Small easements requested on two corners (Main and Vance) – extended tree lawns to 4+ feet when possible. Village will request work agreements from each property owner for restoration of property (new meter settings, final grading).
• Replacement of the existing 4-inch water main on East Jefferson St. from Main Street to Vance Street with an 8-inch PVC water main. Existing creek crossing under the Riley Creek will be terminated.
• Storm sewer improvements consisting of new sewer pipe, catch basins and manholes.
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