Project Scope:

The Mills Avenue Improvement project is a roadway improvement project between Virginia Drive and Dorchester Street and also includes the intersections at Marks Street and Lake Highland Drive. Construction began on January 4, 2010 and as of March 3, 2010, approximately 25% of the construction has been completed.

Project Cost

The Mills Improvement project is a federally funded local agency program project with a construction cost of approximately $3.3 million.

Potential Noise and Traffic Impacts:

·        Pile driving for the new pedestrian bridge over Lake Estelle is scheduled to start 3/16/10 between the hours of 7AM and 6PM, in accordance with City Code. Anticipate increased noise for a period of 3 to 4 days.

·        Intersection improvements at Lake Highland and Marks street intersections are scheduled to begin 3/9/10 through 3/26/10. This will be a nighttime operation between the hours of 8:30 PM and 6:30AM, Sunday to Thursday night. Anticipate increased noise and lane closures/detours.

·        Traffic lanes on Mills Avenue between Virginia and Rollins/Lake Shore will be shifted to the west in mid March. Anticipate night time lane closures for 1 to 2 nights.

·        New signal foundations will be constructed at Nebraska, Princeton and Virginia. Three of the four foundations at Virginia will be constructed during night time operations between the hours of 8:30PM and 6:30AM. All other foundations are scheduled to be constructed during day time hours. Anticipate increased noise during the construction and possible lane closures/detours.