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Public Works updates committee on major drainage and roadway projects, ribbon cutting set for April 9
Summary
Staff reported progress on Lockwood/Heather drainage, Beacon Street sewer connections, Grumman Avenue preparations and a ribbon cutting for the Jermy Hollow drainage rebuild on April 9; West Cedar state project work has begun with road closures.
Department staff updated the committee on several ongoing and planned construction projects across the city, including major drainage work and preparatory steps for upcoming paving seasons.
Vanessa Valadares, Department of Public Works staff, said the Lockwood/Heather drainage project has progressed with work completed on Lockwood Road, George Avenue and the George Service Road; crews continue on Heather Lane despite challenging rock excavation and poor soil in some areas. Beacon Street work has resumed and includes sewer connections to private homes, followed by sidewalks. Preparatory sidewalk installation is under way near McAllister, Richmond Hill and Francis Avenue ahead of paving.
Valadares reported that Grumman Avenue work has resumed, tree postings have been performed and final removals are pending a 10-day posting period. She said some handicap ramps could not be installed until the roadway realignment is completed and that extruded curb installation depends on subcontractor availability. Staff estimated Grumman paving and associated work could take several months once paving authorization and contractor scheduling align.
A state-managed West Cedar Street bridge replacement project over the Five Mile River began road closures; staff said no significant resident complaints have been reported and variable message signs will remain to inform drivers during the reconfiguration.
Valadares and staff announced a ribbon-cutting for the Jermy Hollow drainage rebuild on April 9 at 2 p.m.; the project was partly funded with ARPA and WPC funds and was described as one of the largest drainage efforts in recent city history. Staff also said they advertised the second phase of the Flax Hill Road project (Arbor Drive to Washington Street) and expect bids at the end of the month.
Committee members asked for estimated completion windows. Valadares said schedule completion estimates depend on contractor availability for paving and curb subcontractors; she estimated Grumman work would likely finish later in the summer but said exact timing required contractor confirmation.
No formal action was taken on these project updates; staff will return with schedules and ribbon-cutting logistics.
