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@Washtenawroads
I. Housekeeping
- II. Presentation
- III. Q and A
Pontiac Tr and 7 Mile Rd Virtual Public Information Meeting May 20, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Pontiac Tr and 7 Mile Rd Virtual Public Information Meeting May 20, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Pontiac Tr and 7 Mile Rd Virtual Public Information Meeting May 20, 2020 @Washtenawroads Agenda I. Housekeeping II. Presentation III. Q and A Todays Presenter Mark McCulloch Senior Project Manager - Permits (734) 327-6679
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- Mark McCulloch
– Senior Project Manager - Permits – (734) 327-6679 – mccullochm@wcroads.org
Today’s Presenter
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- Meeting audio and video is being recorded
and will be posted to wcroads.org
- You will be asked to virtually “raise your
hand” during Q and A
- Chat is enabled
Housekeeping
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Pontiac Trail @ 7 Mile Road Roundabout
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- Road construction has been deemed
“essential” by state and federal officials
- Precautions will be taken to protect
employee safety
- Please do not approach employees
Construction During COVID-19
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- 2014 roundabout project
– ROW issues – Grant money returned
- 2020 project using federal aid (rural funds)
– 80/20 match – $880,000 bid (Cadillac Asphalt)
Background
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- Roundabouts slow down traffic and reduce
the severity of crashes
- Roundabouts move traffic more efficiently
and reduce congestion
- Reduces impacts to neighboring parcels
Why a Roundabout?
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- Safety
- Congestion mitigation
- New pavement
Benefits
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- Spring 2020; utilities being relocated
- In summer 2020, we will…
– Install single-lane roundabout – Construct curb and gutter – Install enclosed storm sewer – Build crosswalk for east leg crossing – Install street lighting at intersection
Project Overview
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Design
Pontiac Trail
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Pulverize (Crush) Current Roadway
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Prepare for Curb
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Install Curb and Splitter Islands
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Install Central Island
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Paving
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Pavement Markings
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- Starting in June
- Plan to be completed by middle of August
- Contractor will work…
– Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Timeline
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- Except for access to the Corner General
Store, the intersection will be closed to all traffic for approximately 8 weeks
– Property access to be provided by the east leg of the intersection.
Impact to Traffic
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- 6 Mile Rd to
Dixboro Rd to 8 Mile Rd
- Dixboro Rd to
6 Mile Rd to Angle Rd
Detour
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- Mail delivery
- Trash pickup
- Interaction as a pedestrian
- Yard restoration
Construction Details
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Roundabout Reminders...
- Slow down on approach
- Look to your left
- When no traffic is present
proceed slowly
- When traffic is present YIELD
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- Visit project page @ wcroads.org
– Subscribe to receive project update emails
- Contact Project Manager
– Mark McCulloch, (734) 327-6679, mccullochm@wcroads.org
Find Out More
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Q AND A
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- On your computer or smart phone:
– Join audio then click “participants” at the bottom of screen and select “raise hand”
- On your touchtone phone: Dial *9
To Ask a Question
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- Visit project page @ wcroads.org
– Subscribe to receive project update emails
- Contact Project Manager