PROJECT STATUS REPORT
2021 Sidewalk Program
Focus area and outside area sidewalk replacements are complete. A section of sidewalk replacement along the James S Miner River Trail north of the M-21 bridge is scheduled to be replaced as river levels allow and as contractor is available.
James S Miner Launch Project
Work scope includes constructing a kayak launch, landing area, and stairway. The project location is along the east bank of the Shiawassee River, about 60’ north of the Heritage Footbridge. The contractor, Great Lakes Fusion, will build the kayak launch, landing area, and stairway August-September 2022 with assistance from Owosso DPW.
2022 Street Program – Contract 1 (Maple Avenue)
Scope of work includes street reconstruction along Maple Avenue from Corunna to north end. Project is complete and closed out.
2022 Center Street Water Main Replacement Project
Work scope includes water main replacement and water service line replacement along Center Street from W King to W North. The new water main has been installed. Water main tie-ins and service line connections are in progress. Asphalt, concrete, and lawn restoration work to follow.
2022-2024 Water Service Line Replacement Project
Work scope includes noncompliant water service lines replacements at 600 locations within the City of Owosso over a 3 year time period. Roughly 200 replacements are planned for 2022. About 10% of the water service line replacements for 2022 have been completed. Water service line replacements will continue into November.
Drinking Water Asset Management (DWAM) Grant
Work scope includes investigating 364 water service lines through the city, updating distribution system material inventory, and updating the water asset management plan. Project is under design phase by OHM Advisors. Water service line material verification at the meter inside the building is in progress. Potholing at curb stops by contractor to follow. The project is funded by a grant from the State of Michigan.
2022 Chip Seal Project
The following streets are scheduled to be chip sealed in 2022:
- Beech from south end to Jackson
- Bluestem from south end to Jackson
- Holly from south end to Jackson
- Jackson from south end to north end
- Juniper from south end to Jackson
- Moore from Gould to Jackson
- North from Gould to Mallard Circle
- Avon from Krust to Huntington
- Gellatly from Dewey to Dewey
2022 Sidewalk Replacement Program
Work area includes the streets bounded by N Oak, E Oliver, N Gould, and E Main St along with outside area repairs. Contract has been awarded to Lopez Concrete Construction. Saw cutting in the work area is about 90% complete. Contractor plans to begin removing and replacing sidewalks in August.
2022 Street Patch Program
Work scope includes patches on various streets within the city of Owosso needed for water main breaks, sewer repairs, etc. Smith Sand & Gravel will perform the work in the final year of their two year contract. The first list of patches is about 60% complete.
2023 Projects
Projects planned for street and water main construction:
- North Street from Shiawassee St (M-52) to Hickory St: Work scope includes pavement rehabilitation with select curb and gutter replacement, ADA sidewalk ramps, select sidewalk repair, select storm sewer replacement, and permanent pavement markings and signing; water main replacement and water service line replacements. Project is a MDOT Small Urban Program project. Grade Inspection Package submittal in progress.
- Lee Street from Clark Street to Ada Street: Work scope includes pavement rehabilitation with select curb and gutter replacement, ADA sidewalk ramps, sidewalk replacement, and select storm sewer replacement; water main replacement and water service line replacements. Project was initiated by citizen petition. Design work in progress by city staff. The water main portion of the project was submitted as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2023 Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund project plan. Projects being funded will be announced around October.
- Center Street from King to North. Work scope includes crush and shape with asphalt pavement construction (south end) and asphalt pavement rehabilitation and select curb and gutter replacement (north end). Design work in progress by city staff.
- Clyde Street from Walnut to Shiawassee: Work scope includes water main replacement. Project under design phase. Project is on hold until funding is available. The project was submitted as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2023 Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund project plan. Projects being funded will be announced around October.
- Huron Street from Huggins to east end: Work scope includes water main replacement. Project under design phase. Project is on hold until funding is available. The project was submitted as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2023 Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund project plan. Projects being funded will be announced around October.
- Lynn St from Howell to west end: Work scope includes water main replacement. Project under design phase. Project is on hold until funding is available. The project was submitted as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2023 Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund project plan. Projects being funded will be announced around October.
- Milwaukee Street from S Lyon to S Cedar: Work scope includes water main replacement. Project under design phase. Project is on hold until funding is available. The project was submitted as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2023 Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund project plan. Projects being funded will be announced around October.
Projects planned for street construction:
- Jerome Street from Hickory to Oakwood: Work scope includes crush and shape with asphalt pavement construction along with minor drainage upgrades. Project is on hold until funding is available.
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