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Providence committee approves contract amendment to advance South Water Street Safe Streets project; cost and schedule discussed
Summary
The Providence City Finance Committee approved a change order and contract amendment to accelerate surveying and design for a redesign of South Water Street, expanding the project from an earlier $750,000 concept to an estimated $4.5 million scope; staff said work will use grant funds and aims to begin construction at the end of the 2025 season.
The Providence City Finance Committee on April 15 approved a change order and a contract amendment with Pool Design Group LLC to advance design and surveying work for a broader redesign of the South Water Street corridor.
Jessica, a staff member in the Department of Planning and Development, told the committee the project grew after community engagement and a decision to move beyond a $750,000 stripe-and-crosswalk plan into a larger redesign. "Where we are at right now is about 4 and a half million dollars," Jessica said, citing curb relocation and drainage work as the main drivers of the higher estimate. Staff said they will try to save existing trees, add landscaping and install raised crosswalks and flashing rapid beacons to…
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