The City Commission has awarded the contract for construction of Phase V of the Downtown Decatur Streetscape Improvements to the low bidder, GS Construction of Lawrenceville. Construction is expected to start in February.
The project will provide new streetscape improvements in the following areas:
East Trinity Place:
- South side only between North McDonough Street and Church Street.
- Both sides between Church Street and Decatur Fire Station No. 1.
Church Street:
- Both sides between East Howard Avenue and East Trinity Place.
The work includes new sidewalks, street trees, lighting and street furniture. When the project is near completion, both streets will be milled and resurfaced.
Depending on the weather, the project will take 9 – 12 months. While there will be some inconvenience throughout construction, access to businesses is to be maintained throughout the project, except for short periods when a sidewalk or driveway is being removed or replaced. The city will have an on-site project manager to answer questions, help with construction issues and provide information about the project.
We appreciate everyone’s patience in finally getting this project started and look forward to a productive 2015.
Will this project address pedestrian crossings along College Ave? People need a safe place to cross College Avenue at E. Trinity and McDonough. This is long overdue and should be a priority for the city. The lack of safe crossings along this major street is inexcusable for a city that touts its walkability.
There are improvements planned this year for the pedestrian crossings at the railroad tracks at the Candler St intersection and the McDonough St intersection. Details will be posted here as exact work times are scheduled.
Thanks for responding, Casie. Residents south of the tracks eagerly await the addition of crosswalks. Please do post the work schedule when you find out. Thanks again.
Hello, any update on the improvements to the pedestrian crossings that were supposed to happen this year? Thank you.
Hi, do you have an update on these pedestrian crossing improvements? Thank you.
The plans for the railroad crossing improvements at McDonough and Candler are under final review by the Georgia Department of Transportation. Once the review is completed, the City will receive a “notice to proceed” and will be authorized to seek bids for construction of the improvements. Presently, we anticipate construction starting in mid-2016.
Hi, any update on these pedestrian crossing improvements? Thank you.