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CASE <br /> <br />UPDATE ON TH 47 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT <br />SCHEDULE AND BUSINESS NOTIFICATION <br /> By: Steven Jankowski, City Engineer <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />Construction for this project is scheduled to begin Within the next few weeks. This project <br />extends from Highway 10 in Anoka to CountY Road 81 in St. Francis. Recall that the elements of <br />the project within Ramsey are as follows: <br /> <br /> Construction of a V4ths access median at TH 47 and'142nd AVenue (The current plans are <br /> not sufficiently detailed to show whether the existing crosswalk is being removed, as <br /> requested by the Councii) <br /> · Construction of a free fight turn lane for eastbound CSAH 5 to southbound TH 47 <br /> o Construction of a north bYPass lane at 157th Avenue <br /> · The removal of the "hump" south of 160th Avenue <br /> <br />Staff has contacted Mn/DOT to request information on the anticipated schedule for the project. <br />At the time of this writing it is anticipated that the project will begin construction on August 1, <br />2005. The project has been segmented into three phases with the completion of the first phase <br />between TH 10 and CR 116 to be on or before August 13th. The entire project, except for the <br />traffic signal modifications, needs to be completed by September 3rd. 'The contractor has not yet <br />submitted his construction schedule, but this will be available at the time of the preconstruction <br />conference which is anticipated to occur sometime during the week of July 18th. Advance <br />warning of the construction is usually provided along the construction route 7 to 14 days pr/or to <br />the beginning of the work. The public affairs office of Mn/DOT has indicated that because of the <br />brief duration of the project, their involvement will consist of news release to the area media that <br />access to local businesses will remain open thr°ugh0~'t the project.. ..... <br /> <br />Council has request staff to anticipate a notification plan for residents and businesses affected by <br />the project. Attached is a map illustrating the notification area affected by this project. A letter <br />summarizing the project scheduled will be mailed to these properties once the actual schedule is <br />l~own. <br /> <br />Action: <br /> <br />Motion to recommend to City Council approval of the project notification area. <br /> <br />Reviewed By: <br />Public Works Director/Fire Chief <br />Assistant Public Works Director/Principal Engineer <br />Public Works Street Supervisor <br /> <br />PW: 07/19/05 <br /> <br /> <br />