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Sawmill Parkway Extension – The new roundabout at the intersection of Sawmill Pkwy. and S. Section Line Rd. is fully open and no longer detoured. Final work on incidentals within the project area will continue for several weeks but is not expected to impact traffic.
W. William St. & Carson Farms Blvd. Traffic Signal – The new traffic signal went into full operation on Friday 9/13. Remaining incidental work will take place over the next couple weeks.
The Point Improvements – Temporary railroad bridge steel girders were successfully installed the night of 9/10. Last week, all 36/37 traffic was switched to the newly completed roadway on the south half of the median. During this phase, Bowtown Rd. is closed at 36/37 but fully accessible from SR521. The traffic pattern now in place will continue throughout the remainder of the year while roadway work on the north half of 36/37 and temporary railroad bridge and track work take place.
Pennsylvania Ave. Paving – Project resumed this week for road widening for a new turn lane at Heritage Blvd. Following the widening, final paving will take place on the remainder of Pennsylvania Ave. between the fairgrounds and Grandview Ave. The work also includes additional shared use path and sidewalk improvements between the railroad and Penn Lanes. All work is expected to be complete in November.
Pittsburgh Drive Resurfacing – Pavement repairs on Pittsburgh Dr. between S. Houk Rd. and S. Section Line Rd. started this week. Following the pavement repairs, the roadway will be paved. During this work, two-way traffic will be maintained by flaggers.
Noble-Ross-David-Eaton Paving – All roadway paving is complete. Incidental work including sidewalks and pavement markings will take place over the next two weeks.
Colomet Drive Reconstruction – Asphalt paving occurred the week before the fair and all project work including final incidentals is expected to be completed in the next two weeks.
E. Central Ave. Turn Lane at Milo Street – Prior to the fair, the contractor completed construction of the new curbs, sidewalks, and base pavement to widen Central for a new turn lane at Milo St. This week, the contractor for the Mill on Flax development will be installing a catch basin along the north curb line of Central at Milo St. Final paving of the project is scheduled for next week between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day during which time two-way traffic will be maintained with flaggers.
Liberty Road Culvert Replacement – The closure of Liberty Rd. between W. Hull Dr. and Slack Rd. for the replacement of a culvert is in place for 45 days. During the closure, Liberty Rd. traffic is detoured using Hawthorn Blvd., US 23, S. Sandusky St., and Belle Ave.
Citywide Crack Seal Program – A second phase of crack sealing on local streets will be performed in October.
W. Central Ave. Tree Removal – The eastbound is closed today between Elizabeth St. and N. Liberty St. on Tue. for street tree removal. During the lane closure, eastbound traffic will be detoured using Elizabeth St., W. William St. and N. Liberty St.
Columbia Gas Pennsylvania Ave. & Heffner St. Area – Gas main connections are being made this week at the intersections of Hayes Dr. & Euclid Ave., N. Liberty St. & W. Heffner St. and Euclid Ave. & Coventry Rd. During these connections, traffic will be maintained with flaggers. Gas main and service line work are continuing over the next several weeks on Carriage Dr., Hayes Dr., Coventry Rd, and W. Heffner St. More schedule information will be provided once available.
