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What’s New
Beginning Monday, July 8, the installation of pipe for the new watermain and pump station outfall will move into the intersection of West Avenue and 17 Street. This intersection will be closed for approximately three weeks while this work is performed.
Watermain and the outfall pipe will be installed from the pump station site within the City-owned parking lot at 1671 West Avenue (next to the U.S. Post Office) to the green space on the northwest corner of West Avenue and 17 Street.
Work at Intersection of West Avenue and 17 Street
Within Segment 1 of the West Avenue Phase II project, roadwork was divided into five parts and is expected to take several months for completion. Work at this intersection
(part 2 of 5) starts Monday, July 8 and is expected to take about three weeks. This includes the closure of the intersection of West Avenue and 17 Street. A detour will be established to guide drivers around the area. Access will be maintained for local businesses and pedestrians throughout the area.
Drivers traveling north on West Avenue, wishing to continue north can use Lincoln Road and Alton Road. Drivers traveling along Dade Boulevard will be directed to use Alton Road to travel around the work. Alton Court will remain open.
Additional updates will be distributed to provide notice on the remaining portions of work and any associated lane closures. Please follow all posted signs for speed limit, lane closures and detours.
Project Overview and Benefits
The project’s critical upgrades represent a comprehensive neighborhood improvement program, focused on resolving challenges associated with climate impacts and aging infrastructure. The proposed improvements within the West Avenue neighborhood include replacement of the existing water distribution/transmission systems and gravity sanitary sewers; installation of a robust storm water drainage collection and pumping system, including the raising of the paved roads, sidewalks and harmonization within the adjacent private properties; installation of street and pedestrian lighting; installation of new traffic signals and mast arms; installation of landscaping and irrigation; and construction of a segment of new Baywalk.
Pump Station Work
The parking lot will remain fenced and closed as work continues. All construction associated with the pump station is anticipated to last approximately two years. Please note, this schedule may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Next Steps
The underground utility and roadway work within the West Avenue neighborhood is being scheduled. A pre-construction public meeting will be conducted prior to the start of neighborhood work for Segments 2 through 9. Thank you for your continued cooperation throughout the West Avenue Phase 2 Neighborhood Improvement Project.
Contact
Should you have any questions regarding this project, please contact:
Heather M. Leslie, Public Information Liaison, email: heather@hmlpublicoutreach.com
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