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CIP update: Navasota reports progress on Brozick Street bridge, utility grants move to bids
Summary
City staff reported progress on a pedestrian ramp and handrail work for Brozick Street, and said two grant-funded utility projects (Texas Department of Agriculture and General Land Office) will soon go to bid, including upsizing Foster Street's water main from 8 to 12 inches.
City project staff told the Navasota City Council that several capital-improvement projects are moving forward.
Project superintendent Matt Julien reported that a temporary ramp for the Brozick Street pedestrian bridge has been poured and crews are scheduled to install handrails on the ramp and along Creekside sidewalk; staff said contractors estimated about 100 feet of handrail work per week. Julien said the handrail installation is the remaining work needed to open that section of the project to the public.
Julien also detailed two grant-funded utility projects: a Texas Department of Agriculture grant covering utility improvements on Mini Street (bid opening scheduled tomorrow, award hoped for Feb. 9) and a General Land Office grant for utility improvements on Foster, Levy and Louie streets (bid opening scheduled Jan. 20, with hope to award Feb. 9). For the Foster project Julien said the water main will be upgraded from 8 inches to 12 inches to accommodate future development.
Council members asked about upcoming railroad work affecting crossings near LaSalle and Buckingham streets; staff said the rail company (Textile) plans to perform overnight track work but had not set firm dates. Council pressed staff on timing and completion of handrail work for the pedestrian ramp.
Next steps: staff will monitor contractor schedules, update the council by email as sign-ups and project milestones occur, and proceed with the advertised bid openings.
