HANNAH PARK IMPROVEMENTS

OVERLOOK PROJECT

Following the completion of the Union Street Bridge in 2022, the City and DDA evaluated the repairs and enhancements needed for the Hannah Park Overlook, situated at the southwest corner of the bridge. This overlook offers pedestrians a pleasant resting spot with a scenic view of the Boardman/Ottaway River. Project activities include the removal and salvage of sidewalks, selective demolition of field stone walls, adjustments to existing features, and the installation of new elements such as clay paver bricks, concrete sidewalks, field stone wall veneers, railings, and wall reinforcement. These improvements aim to upgrade the overlook's infrastructure, safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.

Timeline

At their Monday, August 12, 2024 meeting, the City Commission will consider approving a contract for the Hannah Park Overlook Project. If approved, the project is anticipated to start in August 2024 and be completed in late fall/early winter, weather permitting.

Funding

The project will be funded from Old Town TIF ($105,000), Brown Bridge Trust ($12,000), City Parks Fund ($20,700), and the Capital Improvement Fund ($68,000).

WATER MAIN LINING PROJECT

DIVISION STREET

At their August 12, 2024 meeting, the City Commission will consider approving the US 31 Water Main Lining Project, which was identified as a need prior to 2018. The project includes rehabilitating approximately 3,400 feet of existing 12-inch cast iron water main with cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) with a Class IV structural-rated liner along Division Street from 14th Street to the City limits south of Fitzhugh Drive.  This segment of 48-year-old cast iron water main has experienced degradation from corrosive soils which is damaging the pipe exterior. 

Due to the urgency to address long-term corrosion of a significant segment of 12-inch water main due to corrosive soil conditions, the nature of the unique project site (wetlands), less disruption to water customers, and shorter project time frame and cost savings over conventional water main replacement methods, the project aims to enhance the structural integrity and longevity of the water main system in that area.

Funding

The project cost of $1,750,000 includes a 10% contingency and will be funded by the Water Fund. 

WATER SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT CONTINUES

Michigan's 2017 Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) designates galvanized water services as lead service lines if they "are or ever were" connected to a lead gooseneck, requiring utilities to pay for replacing private water services from the curb stop to the building. Lead goosenecks, installed before the mid-1940s, are 3-foot lead pipes used between the brass connection to the water main and a galvanized pipe.

The City has since installed copper services and has no known fully lead service lines. Not all private galvanized lines need replacement; those originally connected to City-owned copper services don't require replacement. The water service line replacement project started in April 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in October 2024.

The week of August 12th, the project will continue on the 400, 500, and 600 blocks of W. Ninth Street, 600 block of Wadsworth Street, 600 block of Pine Street, and the 600 block of W. Tenth Street. The work will cause sidewalk and intermittent street closures.

TWELFTH STREET

RESURFACING

PROJECT

Motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists should be aware that the City of Traverse City’s contractor, Team Elmer’s, will be resurfacing W. Twelfth St. between S. Division St. and S. Union St. The work is expected to start August 12, 2024 and be substantially complete by August 26, 2024, weather permitting. Project activities include milling the existing pavement, adjusting catch basins and manhole covers, and overlaying the street with asphalt.

W. Twelfth St will be closed to all through traffic. The intersections at S. Maple, S. Oak, Wadsworth, and Locust Streets will be closed. The intersections of W. Twelfth and Pine Streets, and W. Twelfth and S. Union Streets will remain open to north-south traffic. It is advised to use W. Eleventh St. or W. Thirteenth St. for east-west travel in the area. If possible, please use alternate routes avoiding this area to reduce congestion, delay, and promote worker safety. Alley access for residents in the impacted area will be maintained. Appropriate signage and barricades will be in place in and around the work area.

VETERANS PROJECT

UPDATE

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, the City's contractor, M&M, switched access from Sixteenth Street to Fifteenth Street. The south end of Veterans Drive will remain open for the duration of the project.

If equipment is present, vehicles will not be able to pass. Therefore, if work activities are to the north, towards Fourteenth Street, you will have to use the south end of Veterans Drive. If work activities are to the south, access will be at Fifteenth Street.

Please note that the City's contractor, M&M, may conduct work on Saturdays to maintain the project schedule.

MASTER PLAN

REVIEW

At their August 12, 2024 meeting, the City Commission will be presented the third and final overview of the draft Master Plan, focusing on the prescriptive, actionable portion of the plan. 

August - September 2024

• State statute does not require the legislative body to adopt a master plan, but does allow them to do so through ordinance, which the City has enacted
• August 2024 - Planning Commission consideration of adoption through resolution
• September 2024 - City Commission consideration of adoption through resolution

MDOT PROJECT: SEGMENT 2 UNDERWAY

PRACTICE PATIENCE

Temporary traffic control measures during the MDOT Project deviate from the usual traffic controls. Your cooperation and diligence are essential for ensuring the safety of yourself, pedestrians, bicyclists, and fellow motorists during this period of construction. We urge all drivers to exercise caution, yield to pedestrians, and remain vigilant while navigating the MDOT Project detours.

Traffic Control Changes: Union Street Closure

Hall Street and Park Street opened to vehicular traffic this past week. The Union Street intersection closed this week and is anticipated to be closed through the week of August 12th for underground utility work.

The Clinch Park Tunnel will be the alternate pedestrian crossing while Union Street is closed.

Front Street/Grandview Parkway Intersection Closure

Front Street continues to be closed on the west side of Franklin Street. The intersection at Front Street/Grandview Parkway will be closed for reconstruction until late summer, weather permitting.

Vehicular & Pedestrian Detours

Eastbound lanes of US-31/Grandview Parkway are closed as they are rebuilt, and one lane of US-31 traffic will be maintained in each direction on the westbound lanes.

Once the eastbound lanes are completed, traffic will be moved to those lanes, again with one lane open in each direction while the westbound lanes are rebuilt. The switch is tentatively expected to happen shortly after Labor Day.

While crews are working on the Grandview Parkway/Front Street intersection portion of Segment 2, pedestrians will be detoured across Front Street and Grandview Parkway at the Barlow Street signalized crossing and the Murchie Bridge underpass. While crews are working on the Division Street/Grandview Parkway intersection, pedestrians will be detoured to the High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal crossing at the Elmwood Street/Grandview Parkway intersection and the signalized crossing at the Division Street/East Front Street intersection.

Additional Improvements

In addition to rebuilding the roadway, this project will include replacing concrete curb and gutter, upgrading sidewalk and ramps, improving storm sewer, and repairing the Murchie Bridge over the Boardman/Ottaway River.

During this project, the City has planned utility infrastructure improvements to coincide with the project, investing $3.2 million to replace underground water and wastewater utilities.

Businesses Open

Anticipate that the construction will affect businesses, particularly those situated along the construction zone. However, it's important to note that our local businesses will continue to operate, and by demonstrating patience, you can actively support them throughout this period of disruption.

IN THE COMMUNITY

SENATOR GARY PETERS VISITS FISHPASS

Senator Gary Peters made a pit stop at the FishPass site on his annual Zoo to the Soo charity motorcycle ride!