Posted in Transportation on March 4, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Rain and cold weather got last week off to a slow start, but one manhole was set and some pipe was laid.
The following construction activities are planned for next week:
Traffic control measures will remain in place on North McDonough Street, so expect traffic delays.
Posted in Transportation on February 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Two days of rain this week prevented the contractor from making as much progress as anticipated. More rain is forecast for Monday, so expect a slow start for next week as well.
The following construction activities are planned for next week:
-Set manholes, junction boxes and catch basins and drainage pipe under sidewalk area and across one lane of North McDonough Street.
Traffic control measures will remain in place on North McDonough Street. Expect traffic delays.
Click here for Week 1 Updates.
Click here for more information about the project.
Posted in Transportation on February 15, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Three days of rain and President Obama’s exciting visit to Decatur prevented the project contractor from making much progress on North McDonough Street in front of Decatur High School this week. The contractor is aware that school back in session next week and is providing additional site protection while the sidewalk is restored. Students will be able to walk on the Decatur High School side of the sidewalk during this period. Both marked crosswalks will be open as well.
The following construction activities are planned for next week:
-Set manholes, junction boxes and catch basins under sidewalk area.
-Backfill and replace sidewalk.
-Begin crossing North McDonough with one of the new storm drainage lines.
Traffic control measures will remain in place on North McDonough Street, so expect traffic delays.
For more information about the project, visit the City of Decatur website here.
Posted in Transportation on January 30, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
As part of ongoing efforts to eliminate flooding in downtown Decatur, storm drainage improvements will begin shortly on North McDonough Street, East Maple Street, Church Street and East Trinity Place. The project includes the replacement of undersized and deteriorated storm drain facilities in these streets. Work is expected to start at Decatur High School on February 9 and to last about nine months.
For more details, download the flyer here.
Posted in Sidewalk Talk, Transportation on July 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur and the state is repaving the following residential streets beginning July 30:
• Avery Street from East College Avenue to Winnona Drive, south end.
• Fayetteville Road from East Lake Drive to Gordon Street.
• Oakview Road from South McDonough Street to West Benson Street.
• Winnona Drive, south end, from Avery Street to 151 Winnona Drive.
• Pinetree Drive from West Ponce de Leon Avenue running west 130 feet.
City construction activities are scheduled between July 30 and August 29. State resurfacing work will follow and notices will be provided separately when that work takes place.
Shepco Paving, Inc., the City’s contractor, is performing the required work and will post signs on each street three days before construction begins.
All vehicles must be removed from the street during daylight hours when work is performed. Vehicles parked on the street during the posted times are subject to towing. Please watch for postings on your street.
Contact the engineering department at 404-377-6198 and ask for John Madajewski if you have any questions.
Posted in Community, Transportation on January 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
South McDounough Street between Griffin Circle and Lenore Street (map) will be closed to through traffic overnight and during the day on Saturday. The street has been closed everyday this week for stormwater repairs and reopened every evening at 6 p.m. However, due to the wet weather, the cement has not set, which means the road cannot be reopened this evening. The street should be reopened tomorrow evening.
Posted in Transportation on January 10, 2012 | 1 Comment »
South McDonough Street will be closed between Griffin Circle and Lenore Street beginning Jan. 17 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. The work will take no longer than 21 consecutive days and homeowners will be able to access their driveways during construction. The road will be reopened every night and early morning between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact John Madajewski, P.E. Senior Engineer/CRS Coordinator at 678-553-6530 or at john.madajewski@decaturga.com.
Posted in Community, Meetings, Transportation on January 9, 2012 | 2 Comments »
At Clairemont, Church Street and Commerce Intersections and Church Street Bicycle Lanes
A community workshop to discuss alternative plans for pedestrian safety improvements at Clairemont, Church Street and Commerce intersections and Church Street bicycle lanes will be held on Thursday, January 12, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. in the City Commission meeting room of Decatur City Hall, 509 North McDonough Street, in downtown Decatur. As part of the City’s capital improvements program, the purpose of the work is to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and others using these facilities.
The City has retained the firm of Development Planning and Engineering to help plan the project, which will be partially funded through grants from the Georgia Department of Transportation. An initial workshop to outline project goals was held in September.
The project is based on Decatur’s 2008 Community Transportation Plan and is a project in the 2010 Strategic Plan. A major goal of the Community Transportation Plan is to encourage healthy lifestyles and active living in Decatur.
Posted in Community, Transportation on September 22, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Work begins on design of Clairemont, Church Street and Commerce intersections and Church Street bicycle lanes.
Community workshop: Monday, Sept. 26, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Decatur City Hall
As part of its capital improvements program, the City of Decatur is considering options for pedestrian safety improvements to the Clairemont Avenue-Commerce Drive and Church Street-Commerce Drive intersections and for
bicycle lane improvements on Church Street in downtown Decatur. The purpose of the work is to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and others using these facilities. The project is based on Decatur’s 2008
Community Transportation Plan and is a project in the 2010 Strategic Plan. A major goal of the Community Transportation Plan is to encourage healthy lifestyles and active living in Decatur. The plan is available online
at www.decaturga.com/communitytransportationplan. The city has retained Development Planning
and Engineering, a design firm, to help plan the project. The project will be partially funded through grants from the Georgia Department of Transportation. A community workshop to discuss plans for these improvements will be Monday, Sept. 26, 6-8 p.m., in the City Commission meeting room of Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St. We hope you can join us to learn more about this project.
Posted in Sidewalk Talk, Transportation on August 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Many of you noticed the new sharrows that were installed on Ponce de Leon Avenue this past weekend. To learn more about them, visit the city’s website.
