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Patrick M. McMahon, P.E. <br />Director, Public Works <br />Members of the <br />441 County /City <br />South Bend, IN <br />CITY of SOUTH BEND <br />PETER J. NEMETH, Mayor <br />COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 <br />Common Council <br />Building <br />4660T <br />May 4,1977 <br />RE: Ironwood Drive Improvement Project - R & S 68 <br />Dear Councilmen: <br />219/284-9251 <br />The attached ordinance, appropriating a total of $695,000 from the various <br />funds listed, will allow this Department to pursue the improvements of Iron- <br />wood Drive, from Edison Road north to State Road 23. <br />There are six (6) small parcels which must be purchased in order to commence <br />with this construction; two (2) are located at Ironwood and State Road 23 <br />intersection, four (4) are located at the intersection of Ironwood with <br />Edison Road. It is estimated that $20,000 of the total appropriation will <br />be utilized for these purposes. <br />The construction activities can be divided into two major segments. Iron- <br />wood Road itself will be widened to a five -lane facility, said facility <br />including a center turn lane similar to that in existence on U.S. 31 North. <br />We believe that these improvements, coupled with the reconstruction and re- <br />signalization of the two affected intersections, will greatly enhance the <br />flow of traffic in this area as well as provide for a safe system for ingress <br />and egress to adjacent businesses for the motoring public. <br />I am certain that you are also aware that the existing area is not served by <br />storm sewers. Storm sewers will be installed the entire length of the pro- <br />ject; this storm water will be carried via alrunk sewer line to Lagoon A, <br />which is located east of the roadway improvement. <br />Your favorable consideration is requested. <br />V my yours, <br />Patrick M. McMahon, P.E. <br />Director <br />PMMc:amc <br />