Agenda - Public Works Committee - 07/19/2005

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CASE UPDATE ON TH 47 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT SCHEDULE AND BUSINESS NOTIFICATION By: Steven Jankowski, City Engineer Background: Construction for this project is scheduled to begin Within the next few weeks. This project extends £rom Highway 10 in Anoka to County Road 81 in St. Francis. Recall that the elements of the project within Ramsey are as follows: · Construction ora ~ths access median at TH 47 and 142nd Avenue (The current plans are not sufficiently detailed .!o show whether the existing crosswalk is being removed, as requested by the Council) · Construction ora free right turn lane for eastbound CSAH 5 to southbound TH 47 · Construction ora north bypass lane at 157th Avenue · The removal of the "hump" south of 160th Avenue Staff has contacted Mn/DOT to request information on the anticipated schedule for the project. At thc time of this writing it is anticipated that the project will begin construction on August 1, 2005. The project has been segmented into three phases with the completion of the first phase between TH 10 and CR 116 to be on or before August 13th. The entire project, except for the traffic signal modifications, needs to be completed by September 3rd. The contractor has not yet submitted his construction schedule, but this will be available at the time of the preconstruction tzonl'ercnce which is anticipated to occur sometime during the week of July 18th. Advance wami ng of the construction is usually provided along the construction route 7 to 14 days prior to the beginning of the work. The public affairs office of Mn/DOT has indicated that because of the brier'duration of the project, their involvement will consist of news release to the area media that access to local businesses will remain open throughout the project. Council has request staff to anticipate a notification plan for residents and businesses affected by the project. Attached is a map illustrating the notification area affected by this project. A letter summarizing the project scheduled will be mailed to these properties once the actual schedule is ~IIOWII. Action: Motion to recommend to City Council approval of the project notification area. Reviewed By: Public Works Director/Fire Chief Assistant Public Works Director/Principal Engineer Public Works Street Supervisor PW: 07/19/05 ~7