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Trustees approve Atlantic Avenue pedestrian crossing; detour to reroute Highway 133 traffic for several weeks
Summary
The Carbondale Board of Trustees approved a construction agreement for a pedestrian crossing on Atlantic Avenue (Highway 133). Trustees authorized the mayor to sign the agreement with the low bidder; staff said the crossing requires a detour and will close the highway segment for approximately three to four weeks, starting Monday.
The Carbondale Board of Trustees voted to approve a construction agreement for a new pedestrian crossing on Atlantic Avenue (Highway 133) and authorized the mayor to sign the agreement with the recommended contractor. The board’s action followed staff presentations about the bid, the staging plan and public impacts.
Kevin (town staff) said the project received a single bid that was about three-quarters of the town’s budget estimate and recommended acceptance. Because the crossing will constrict traffic lanes from both sides and the center of the highway, town staff said the work cannot be phased safely while maintaining traffic and that a temporary detour is required.…
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