Superior Street Reconstruction Meeting February 13, 2019 Agenda - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Superior Street Reconstruction Meeting February 13, 2019

Agenda • Opening Remarks • Construction Plan • Communications & Marketing • Twin Ports Interchange Project • Q&A

Project Overview Typical Construction Season: Apr/May thru October

Project Sequencing - Utilities

Utilities – Water

Phase 2 - 2019 • Major Elements • Canal Park Water Connection • Grandma’s Marathon • Utility Work (Phase Includes Steam)

Phase 2 – 2019

Phase 2 – 2019

Twin Ports Interchange (TPI) 2020-2022

Twin Ports Interchange (TPI) 2019 Work & Traffic Restrictions  Pavement Rehabilitation (June – August)  46 th Avenue W (night)  27 th Avenue W & restriping (night)  Garfield Avenue & restriping  Single lane in each direction for 6-8 weeks  Intersection with Railroad Street closed for 2 weeks  Railroad Street  Flagger control – 3-5 days  New Rail Crossings by BNSF (May)  4 locations and one removal  Closure of Railroad Street for 2-3 days

Twin Ports Interchange (TPI) 2020 Work & Traffic Restrictions • Replace the 27 th Avenue W Bridge • Replace storm sewer, lift station and gas line along Lower Michigan Street • Ramps will remain open, no cross traffic • Close Lower Michigan Street • Replace the Miller/Coffee Creek culvert and profile correction on I-35 • Start two bridges in interchange • Single lane in each direction on I-35 from Ore Docks to • NB I-35 to SB I-535 Garfield • 22 nd Avenue West closed for a month • NB I-535 to NB I-35 • Ramps from SB T.H. 53 to SB I-35 and NB I-35 to NB • No traffic impacts T.H. 53 closures • Miscellaneous Work (rail, cameras) • Repair old Piedmont from First to Third Streets and signalize Michigan and • Major work including T.H. 53 closure in 2021-2022 Superior Street intersection • Lane Closures

 Pedestrian traffic maintained to Superior Street entries during normal business hours, except for short, coordinated periods.  Pedestrian access route along Superior Street between Avenues maintained on at least one block face at all times. Access During  Building deliveries will need to be Construction facilitated by building owners / businesses from locations off Superior Street such as Michigan Street oralley. Avenue access may be limited at any given time.  Avenue vehicle traffic will be maintained where practicable for each phase as shown in phasing plans.

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Communication During Construction • Pre, during and post construction communications • Events, press releases, weekly newsletter, Social media tools, website, TV, radio ads • Tours with Duluth Experience

Communication During Construction Print, TV and Radio: “Love Downtown Duluth” •

Communication During Construction: Signage on the Street

Communication During Construction: Signage on the Street

Communication During Construction • Weekly construction meetings • Construction Ambassadors

Additional Assistance to GDC Members During Construction • Sidewalk Days: July 10, 11 & 12 – Join us West of Lake Avenue • Monthly Coffee Breaks at Lake Place Park FREE vendor space at weekly Farmers’ Market •

Parking  FREE parking in 7 ramps for one hour or less  Contractor Parking

Questions Comments Thank You!