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City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase II) from Riverside Drive to SR 933 (Des. No. 1401811) | Page 5LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. <br />Utilities & Property Impacts <br />Reducing impacts to private property <br />is the intent of the retaining wall <br />that adjoins the Holy Cross College <br />Campus/Athletic Fields on the east <br />end of the project. LFA will focus on <br />maintaining construction limits and <br />reducing impact during construction. <br />AEP continues completion of their <br />69kv upgrades that traverse through <br />the project. Most of the line has been <br />buried throughout the trail project limits. <br />LFA will focus on coordinating areas of <br />excavation and storm sewer crossings <br />to ensure the contract is built to plan <br />and no impacts are made to the critical <br />power infrastructure. <br />Trail Nodes and Access <br />The project will serve to connect <br />the Coal Line Trail with Riverside <br />Trail, East Bank Trail, and SR 933 <br />Trail. Additionally, there will be <br />connections at Northshore Drive, <br />Angela Blvd./N. Lafayette Blvd., <br />and Iroquois Street. Each one <br />of these nodes/connections will <br />improve ADA Curb Ramps, street <br />crossings, signage and pavement <br />markings. These access points <br />will also include features (bollards) <br />to ensure proper use. Additional <br />ADA Curb Ramp improvements <br />are occurring at Hillcrest Road/ <br />Angela Blvd and Otsego Street/W. <br />Pokagon Street to improve trail <br />access. <br />Architectural Features <br />Similarly to Phase 1, this Phase <br />has various features to enhance <br />the users experience. Several of <br />these items have been procured <br />in advance, during Phase 1. This <br />is important as the construction <br />industry continues to see material <br />shortages and backorder delays. <br />The remaining features such as <br />the bike repair station, drinking <br />fountain and lighting will need <br />to be ordered as soon as the <br />contractor is provided Notice <br />to Proceed. LFA will also focus <br />on coordination regarding bolt <br />patterns, foundation locations, <br />water service connections and site <br />preparation work to ensure proper <br />installation of these features. <br />Bridge Rehabilitation <br />A major component of the project <br />is the rehabilitation and transition <br />of the existing bridge from a rail <br />bridge to a pedestrian facility. To <br />accomplish the improvements the <br />contract calls for superstructure <br />and substructure repairs as well <br />as scour protection at the piers <br />and end bents. These work items <br />include rehabilitating the existing <br />steel and concrete, improving <br />concrete beam seats and concrete <br />approaches, installation of new <br />bearings and installation of a 14' <br />Concrete deck with decorative rails <br />and recessed lighting. LFA will also <br />focus on permitting requirements <br />during the cleaning, painting and <br />scour protection activities. <br />PROJECT UNDERSTANDING <br />Coal Line Trail — (Phase II) <br />This is the final section of a two-phase trail project that connects the west side with multiple neighborhoods and trails throughout the City and provides greater connectivity for <br />the residents of South Bend. The project is scheduled to let in January 2022 and has a project completion date of August 26, 2022, which has been set to complete construction <br />in advance of Notre Dame Football season. Through a meeting with Assistant City Engineer Kyle Silveus, P.E., October 7, and a subsequent site visit, the following items below are <br />areas of focus to deliver a successful project on behalf of the City of South Bend.