Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – The City of Grand Haven says that the Fulton Avenue Reconstruction Project will have updates every Monday moving forward so that residents can plan around construction. As a reminder, the entire project includes Fulton Avenue from First to Fifth Streets and will replace underground utilities, street surface, curb, gutter, and sidewalks. The project has received significant funding from MDOT. As a result, the contracted work was procured through MDOT, and the selected contractor is Brenner Excavating.
The initial work will occur from First to Second Street and take approximately four weeks. Work will proceed in small, carefully managed block-by-block sections to minimize disruption to the surrounding area. The construction footprint will be minimal, but some materials, equipment, and vehicles will be outside the active construction area. The entire project is expected to last until mid-November.
Last week’s project activities:
· The road and sidewalk detours were installed and have been working well. A few adjustments to signs were made based on resident observation, so please let me or the on-site staff know if you see any areas of concern or have any questions about the detours or access.
· Roadway removals between First and Second Street occurred (sidewalks to remain until they are ready to be replaced).
The upcoming construction schedule is outlined below:
Week of May 19th:
· Brenner Excavating will begin water main installation.
· Dewatering equipment will arrive on-site.
· In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, construction activity will end early on Friday and resume on Tuesday, May 27th.
Week of May 26th:
Water main installation will continue.
As-needed tree removals will occur on Tuesday, May 27th. Trees slated for removal have been marked on the trunk. Tree removals are necessary for utility replacements, and trees will be replaced in the spring following construction.
Access to Properties
Access to properties will be maintained unless active construction is occurring in front of your driveway. If you have any questions or concerns about where to park, please look for the on-site inspector (Mark Anthony with Abonmarche Engineering) or approach one of the contractors to help you. You can also reach out to me at 616-502-2674.
Services to Properties
Trash—Your trash service will continue as usual moving forward. If construction is happening in your block, please place your containers on the nearest side street, and Republic will pick them up there. If you need help identifying where to place your container or have issues moving your trash, please let me know so we can facilitate a solution.
Mail – Your USPS mail service will not be interrupted, so there is no need to worry about not receiving any mailings.
Delivery Services—You will always be able to receive deliveries or packages at your property during the project. If there are extenuating circumstances surrounding a delivery, please contact me, and we will help facilitate those needs.
Emergency Services – The contractor will always maintain emergency access to your property. This is not only for your health and safety but also for fire responses.
If you have additional needs during this time, please share those needs or any concerns with me. Please let me know if you experience any issues so I can follow up.
Traffic Control
Fulton Avenue from 1st to 2nd Street is closed to through traffic. Please continue to be cautious and aware of detour routes. Accidents can and do happen, and our goal is to have zero issues. This will take everyone’s diligence during the project. Please be sure to use caution and be very observant when driving through the project area.
Site Safety
No accidents have been reported this week. Thank you to all the residents for their attention to safety as you drive to and from your homes.
The city says they know construction is messy, noisy, and inconvenient, and that they will do their best to minimize the inconvenience while updating this critical infrastructure. The project team is committed to an efficient and safe project so you can return to normal as soon as possible.
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