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Carlisle seeks ODOT study funds for sidewalks; water-main work nears completion and traffic light to flash 10 days
Summary
City staff and council updated residents on multiple infrastructure projects: ODOT sidewalk study grant applications for Central and Fairview avenues, near-complete Lower Carlisle water-main work, a traffic light pending Duke Energy power with a 10-day flashing period, and construction questions at 540 Central Avenue.
City staff and council updated residents on multiple infrastructure projects during the Carlisle City Council meeting, including sidewalk study grants, a near-complete water-main replacement, traffic-light activation and construction progress at 540 Central Avenue.
Councilmember Mister Faulkner said the city submitted applications to the state transportation agency (ODOT) for study funds for two sidewalk projects: $65,000 to study Central Avenue and $55,000 to study Fairview Avenue. Faulkner said the study grants, if awarded, would produce a firm cost estimate for completing sidewalks and associated bicycle accommodations; the city expects to learn whether it receives those funds by July.
The manager’s report described the Lower Carlisle Water Main Project as nearing completion: underground work is finished, crews are completing finished surface work and reseeding, and mandatory water-sampling/testing is underway with samples taken to the City of Middletown’s laboratory as required by EPA rules.
Staff also reported that the new traffic signal at Central and Union is awaiting electrical service from Duke Energy; once powered the signal will operate in a flashing mode for 10 days before full activation, the manager said (staff clarified that the initial expectation had been 30 days but the local standard for this installation is a 10-day flashing period).
Council further noted a revised set of construction plans had been filed for 540 Central Avenue, though staff said the city had heard of contractor difficulties and had not yet received a firm schedule for completion from the owners or contractor.
No formal votes were taken on these project updates during the meeting. Council members requested staff continue to pursue the ODOT study grants and push for firm completion dates where contractors were delayed.
