City approves grant for Spring Hill Court retaining-wall repair; staff aim for short lane closure during school break
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The council authorized a grant and purchase order for Spring Hill Court retaining wall improvements totaling $349,515.49; staff said the work will require lane closure and they are trying to schedule the most disruptive work during spring break or the summer if necessary.
The Mobile City Council approved a grant and purchase order for Spring Hill Court retaining-wall improvements totaling $349,515.49 and told the council the work is intended to address public-safety sight-line issues on Spring Hill Avenue.
City staff and a council member said the wall repairs aim to remove and rebuild failing sections that have narrowed sight lines, helping pedestrian and vehicle safety. The work will require temporary lane closure on Spring Hill Avenue and removal of soil; staff said the project is complicated by limited right-of-way, so the contractor must be able to execute the most disruptive portion quickly.
Staff said they are trying to schedule the lane closure and the most disruptive work during spring break to reduce impacts, but if the contractor cannot commit to a short closure window the work could be pushed to summer. Staff described the effort as having been two years in planning and said coordination with residents and the contractor is ongoing.
The council asked staff to route constituent inquiries to the appropriate staff member and to provide residents with scheduling information as soon as it is confirmed.
