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Council authorizes bidding for multiple road and signal projects, including Graham Road resurfacing and Fish Creek work
Summary
Council adopted several ordinances authorizing the city to solicit bids and proceed with plans for multiple resurfacing and signal projects funded largely through an 80/20 federal‑local cost share, including Graham Road resurfacing, Graham Road signal upgrades, Fish Creek resurfacing and a Seasons Road signal cost‑share with Hudson.
Stowe City Council on Sept. 25 authorized engineers to solicit bids and proceed with plans for multiple transportation projects aimed at resurfacing roads and upgrading traffic signals across the city.
Key actions: Council adopted ordinances authorizing (1) Grama (Graham) Road resurfacing (ordinance 2025‑187), (2) Grama Road traffic signal upgrades to implement adaptive timing/Centrac communications equipment (ordinance 2025‑188), (3) Fish Creek Road resurfacing (ordinance 2025‑189), and (4) a cooperative cost‑sharing agreement with the city of Hudson for a new Seasons Road signal, which also carries county grant support.
Funding and scope: Staff said the Graham Road and Fish Creek projects are Local Public Agency (LPA) projects funded about 80% by federal funds and 20% local match; preliminary estimated costs cited in committee were roughly $1.0–$2.5 million depending on the project. Signal projects include upgrades to pedestrian countdown timers, accessible ramps and adaptive controllers that tie into the city’s Centrac traffic‑management system.
Timing and next steps: Engineering staff said bidding is intended to commence immediately; some underground work on related state routes is already underway and intersections are being staged in phases. Council emphasized that sidewalk additions are eligible for federal reimbursement only when included in specific grant applications; otherwise sidewalks added to a resurfacing contract would be fully city funded. The city will submit separate AMATS grant applications for corridor upgrades that would add sidewalks and lane improvements, with award notifications anticipated in late January or February.
Votes and effect: Council unanimously adopted the ordinances authorizing plans and bids during the regular session; the Seasons Road cost‑share with Hudson was also adopted. Staff will return to council with final bid awards and contract authorizations.
Ending: City officials said they expect intermediate pavement courses to be in place on critical corridors before winter if weather cooperates and that the signal upgrades will improve coordination and pedestrian accessibility.
