04-28-2007 City to Begin Major Upgrades to South Michigan St.

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The City reminds people that some delays may be expected during rush hours and asks motorists to drive slowly through the restricted area To ensure the safety of the crews as well as drivers and pedestrians, everyone is encouraged to please drive slowly and use caution in the Work Zone. Phase 1 Widening and construction of new center turn lane—May 1- (See attached map for details) • Traffic on Michigan St. will be restricted to the outside north and southbound lanes. — Northbound Michigan St., from the Bypass to Sherwood St., will be one lane and no left turns will be allowed north of Ireland Rd. — Southbound Michigan St. will be one lane and no left turns will be allowed between Chippewa and Ireland Rd. • Chippewa Ave. will be closed to east and westbound through traffic, from east of Michigan St. west to Main St., for installation of a portion of the new storm sewer system. — Northbound traffic on Michigan St. turning west on Chippewa will be detoured one block north to Sherwood St. then use Main St. to travel south, back to Chippewa. — Southbound traffic on Main St. may continue southbound on Main, around the curve to Michigan Street, but may not turn east on Chippewa *Suggested route for motorists desiring to go east on Chippewa: Turn east on Donmoyer to Fellows St., then south on Fellows to head back to Chippewa. • Note: Ireland Rd. will remain open during this phase. Phase 2 of the project will consist of construction of sidewalks, curbs, drive approaches, street approaches and a portion of the storm sewer system on the east side of Michigan St., from Chippewa to Ireland Rd. Phase 2 is expected to last six to eight weeks. Phase 3 will consist of construction of sidewalks, curbs, drive approaches, street approaches, and a portion of the storm sewer system on the west side of Michigan St., from Chippewa to Ireland Rd. Phase 3 will continue until project completion. - 30 -