Pontiac Tr and 7 Mile Rd Virtual Public Information Meeting May 20, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Pontiac Tr and 7 Mile Rd Virtual Public Information Meeting May 20, 2020 @Washtenawroads

Agenda I. Housekeeping II. Presentation III. Q and A

Today’s Presenter • Mark McCulloch – Senior Project Manager - Permits – (734) 327-6679 – mccullochm@wcroads.org

Housekeeping • Meeting audio and video is being recorded and will be posted to wcroads.org • You will be asked to virtually “raise your hand” during Q and A • Chat is enabled

Pontiac Trail @ 7 Mile Road Roundabout

Construction During COVID-19 • Road construction has been deemed “essential” by state and federal officials • Precautions will be taken to protect employee safety • Please do not approach employees

Background • 2014 roundabout project – ROW issues – Grant money returned • 2020 project using federal aid (rural funds) – 80/20 match – $880,000 bid (Cadillac Asphalt)

Why a Roundabout? • Roundabouts slow down traffic and reduce the severity of crashes • Roundabouts move traffic more efficiently and reduce congestion • Reduces impacts to neighboring parcels

Benefits • Safety • Congestion mitigation • New pavement

Project Overview • Spring 2020; utilities being relocated • In summer 2020, we will… – Install single-lane roundabout – Construct curb and gutter – Install enclosed storm sewer – Build crosswalk for east leg crossing – Install street lighting at intersection

Design Pontiac Trail

Pulverize (Crush) Current Roadway

Prepare for Curb

Install Curb and Splitter Islands

Install Central Island

Paving

Pavement Markings

Timeline • Starting in June • Plan to be completed by middle of August • Contractor will work… – Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Impact to Traffic • Except for access to the Corner General Store, the intersection will be closed to all traffic for approximately 8 weeks – Property access to be provided by the east leg of the intersection.

Detour • 6 Mile Rd to Dixboro Rd to 8 Mile Rd • Dixboro Rd to 6 Mile Rd to Angle Rd

Construction Details • Mail delivery • Trash pickup • Interaction as a pedestrian • Yard restoration

Roundabout Reminders... • Slow down on approach • Look to your left • When no traffic is present proceed slowly • When traffic is present YIELD

Find Out More • Visit project page @ wcroads.org – Subscribe to receive project update emails • Contact Project Manager – Mark McCulloch, (734) 327-6679, mccullochm@wcroads.org

Q AND A

To Ask a Question • On your computer or smart phone: – Join audio then click “participants” at the bottom of screen and select “raise hand” • On your touchtone phone: Dial *9

Find Out More • Visit project page @ wcroads.org – Subscribe to receive project update emails • Contact Project Manager – Mark McCulloch, (734) 327-6679, mccullochm@wcroads.org