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- Opening Remarks
- Construction Plan
- Communications & Marketing
- Twin Ports Interchange Project
- Q&A
Superior Street Reconstruction Meeting February 13, 2019 Agenda - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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:
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Project Overview
Typical Construction Season: Apr/May thru October
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Project Sequencing - Utilities
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Utilities – Water
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- Major Elements
- Canal Park Water Connection
- Grandma’s Marathon
- Utility Work (Phase Includes Steam)
Phase 2 - 2019
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Phase 2 – 2019
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Phase 2 – 2019
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Twin Ports Interchange (TPI) 2020-2022
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Twin Ports Interchange (TPI) 2019 Work & Traffic Restrictions
Pavement Rehabilitation (June – August)
46th Avenue W (night) 27th 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
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Twin Ports Interchange (TPI) 2020 Work & Traffic Restrictions
- Replace the 27th Avenue W Bridge
- Ramps will remain open, no cross traffic
- Replace the Miller/Coffee Creek culvert and
profile correction on I-35
- Single lane in each direction on I-35 from Ore Docks to
Garfield
- 22nd Avenue West closed for a month
- Ramps from SB T.H. 53 to SB I-35 and NB I-35 to NB
T.H. 53 closures
- Repair old Piedmont from First to
Third Streets and signalize Michigan and Superior Street intersection
- Lane Closures
- Replace storm sewer, lift station and gas line along
Lower Michigan Street
- Close Lower Michigan Street
- Start two bridges in interchange
- NB I-35 to SB I-535
- NB I-535 to NB I-35
- No traffic impacts
- Miscellaneous Work (rail, cameras)
- Major work including T.H. 53 closure in 2021-2022
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Access During Construction
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.
Building deliveries will need to be 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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www.superiorstreet.org
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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
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- Print, TV and Radio: “Love Downtown Duluth”
Communication During Construction
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Communication During Construction: Signage on the Street
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Communication During Construction: Signage on the Street
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Communication During Construction
- Weekly construction meetings
- Construction Ambassadors
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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
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Parking
FREE parking
in 7 ramps for one hour
- r less
Contractor
Parking
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