Spring is here … and that means it’s construction season.
As you probably know, a couple of the highest profile projects in 2012 are occurring in the 4th District. Here’s what’s happening at 17th Avenue/Parkway Drive and Nicholson Avenue.
- 17th Avenue/Parkway: This project includes a variety of stormwater and sanitary sewer work, as well as the resurfacing of 17th Avenue from Rawson to Hemlock. The sewer work is already under way and will continue well into April. This part of the project includes the installation and rerouting of stormwater pipes in the 500 block of Parkway Drive, as well as adding new inlets and manholes. We’re also adding a new storm sewer along Oak Street. We’re opening bids for the road resurfacing on Tuesday and expect that work to begin in May and be wrapped up by mid-June. Keep in mind that the project will require the complete closure of impacted stretches of road and intersections at various times. The goal is to get all of this work done so it handle an anticipated increase in local traffic due to this project starting this summer …
- Pennsylvania/Nicholson Avenue. Work on this project is expected to begin in July, as the street is widened from two to four lanes between College and Rawson. The project will require the relocation of a variety of utilities – primarily on the west side of Pennsylvania/Nicholson in Oak Creek – and this work is already underway. (For homeowners along this stretch, this may mean various lawn markings in coming weeks, even if no actual utility work is planned in their yards.) Once the widening project truly begins in July, keep in mind that the street will be completely closed for a period of time. Construction is expected to last through September. The South Milwaukee City Council also recently approved acquisition of property on the east side of Pennsylvania/Nicholson south of Beech to allow for construction of a stormwater retention pond.
I’ll keep you posted on both of these projects, and others, in coming weeks and months.
As always, we appreciate your patience. It’s no secret the city’s infrastructure is aging. These are significant investments to address that.
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