Welcome! Reconstruction of Route 43 (Water Street) Williamstown | Project No. 605799
Reconstruction of Route 43 (Water Street) Williamstown | Project File No. 605799
Agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Project Area
• Existing Issues • Proposed Improvements • Next Steps & Project Schedule • Question & Answer
Reconstruction of Route 43 (Water Street) Williamstown | Project File No. 605799
Town of Williamstown Project Proponent Guntlow & Associates, Inc. & Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. Responsible for Design MassDOT’s Highway Division Responsible for administering the Design Process and providing Construction Funding and Resident Engineer Services
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Route 43 (Water Street) Project Length = 0.46 miles
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Why do we need this project?
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Existing Issues • Deficient Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodation • Lack of Continuity with adjacent Williams College neighborhood • Lack of On-Street Parking for adjacent businesses • Poor Pavement Condition • Inadequate Shoulder Widths and Markings • Inadequate Drainage
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Existing Issues (cont.)
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Existing Issues (cont.)
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Existing Issues (cont.)
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Existing Issues (cont.)
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Proposed Improvements • • • • • •
Roadway reconstruction and widening. Cement concrete sidewalks and ADA compliant wheelchair ramps. 4 - 5 foot shoulders for bicycle accommodation. Installation of granite curbing on both sides. Pavement marking and signing enhancements. Dedicated on-street parking spaces.
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Project Schedule 2nd Design Public Hearing October 19, 2016
Final Design Submittal Spring 2017
100% Design Submittal October, 2016
Construction Starts Spring 2018
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How will traffic be affected?
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ALERT: Traffic Impacts • Construction during normal work hours (generally weekdays from 7 AM to 4 PM) • Impacts to abutters will be minimized • Access to driveways will be maintained at all times except during concrete apron installation (24 – 48 hours) • Pedestrian access will be maintained to minimum one side of each street
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• Final Design Plans will follow shortly • ROW Acquisitions and Easements • Advertise for Construction
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Reconstruction of Route 43 (Water Street) Williamstown | Project File No. 605799
- Mail-in comment sheets - Filbert Yee, P.E. –
[email protected]
Thank You Q&A Reconstruction of Route 43 (Water Street) Williamstown | Project No. 605799
