Phase 2A Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Update 11/9/2020
On Thursday, November 5, 2020, the contractor for the City of Urbana’s Phase 2A Water & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project reopened all lanes of traffic on Scioto Street. The new sanitary sewer main installation on Scioto Street has been completed along with some final restoration. Originally, the city and the contractor had planned to install the new water main on Scioto Street before the end of 2020. However, the start of the water main installation work on Scioto Street has now been shifted to start in the spring of 2021. As a result, all of the lanes of traffic on Scioto Street will remain open to traffic during the winter. With the water main installation work on Scioto Street being delayed until spring, the contractor has shifted to water main installation work on Finch Street between Scioto Street and Amherst Drive. As winter approaches and weather conditions change, all planned water main installation work will remain weather dependent.
Scioto Street is still scheduled for complete resurfacing in the summer of 2021 under a separate ODOT Urban Resurfacing Program. The planned completion date for the Phase 2A Water & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project is June 26, 2021. With the sanitary sewer installation completed on Scioto Street, remaining project work includes water main installation work on Crescent Drive, Ames Avenue, and Finch Street. In addition to the planned water main replacement work on Crescent Drive, the sidewalk and curb will be replaced on Crescent Drive in accordance with Resolution #2577-20 that was passed by Urbana City Council on March 17, 2020.
On Thursday, November 5, 2020, the contractor for the City of Urbana’s Phase 2A Water & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project reopened all lanes of traffic on Scioto Street. The new sanitary sewer main installation on Scioto Street has been completed along with some final restoration. Originally, the city and the contractor had planned to install the new water main on Scioto Street before the end of 2020. However, the start of the water main installation work on Scioto Street has now been shifted to start in the spring of 2021. As a result, all of the lanes of traffic on Scioto Street will remain open to traffic during the winter. With the water main installation work on Scioto Street being delayed until spring, the contractor has shifted to water main installation work on Finch Street between Scioto Street and Amherst Drive. As winter approaches and weather conditions change, all planned water main installation work will remain weather dependent.
Scioto Street is still scheduled for complete resurfacing in the summer of 2021 under a separate ODOT Urban Resurfacing Program. The planned completion date for the Phase 2A Water & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project is June 26, 2021. With the sanitary sewer installation completed on Scioto Street, remaining project work includes water main installation work on Crescent Drive, Ames Avenue, and Finch Street. In addition to the planned water main replacement work on Crescent Drive, the sidewalk and curb will be replaced on Crescent Drive in accordance with Resolution #2577-20 that was passed by Urbana City Council on March 17, 2020.
Update 9/2/20
On the evening of Thursday, September 3, 2020 between 7PM and 12AM (Midnight), Scioto Street (US 36 East) between Finch Street and Wendy’s will be closed to thru traffic to allow for a sewer main crossing to be replaced as part of the Phase 2A Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. Customers of Wendy’s and other businesses west of Wendy’s will have access to Scioto Street from Jefferson Avenue. The detour during this closure will be Finch Street to East Water Street to Jefferson Avenue and back to Scioto Street.
On the evening of Thursday, September 3, 2020 between 7PM and 12AM (Midnight), Scioto Street (US 36 East) between Finch Street and Wendy’s will be closed to thru traffic to allow for a sewer main crossing to be replaced as part of the Phase 2A Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. Customers of Wendy’s and other businesses west of Wendy’s will have access to Scioto Street from Jefferson Avenue. The detour during this closure will be Finch Street to East Water Street to Jefferson Avenue and back to Scioto Street.
On Monday, August 17, 2020, the City of Urbana’s contractor, M&T Excavating LLC, intends to begin construction on the Phase 2A Water & Sanitary Replacement Project. For reference, the actual construction boundaries are as follows:
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement
Water Main Replacement
This project encompasses the replacement of the existing sanitary sewer main and laterals on Scioto Street between Jefferson Avenue and the US 36/SR29 intersection near Berwick Drive/Bon Air Drive. In addition, this project will replace deteriorating water mains on Scioto Street between Jefferson Avenue and Berwick Drive; Crescent Drive; Finch Street; and Ames Avenue. As part of the water main replacement project, service lines from the main to the curb stop, fire hydrants, and valves will also be replaced. The purpose of this water main replacement project is to replace aging, deteriorating water mains that have experienced frequent, historic breakage. During the planning process for the water main replacement project, the sanitary sewer main was inspected and determined to warrant replacement on Scioto Street.
This construction project is under contract for $1,730,090.59 with $1,398,489.79 of the project cost being water related and the remaining $331,600.80 being sanitary sewer related. To fund this construction, the City of Urbana has obtained low interest loan funding from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the water portion and the Ohio Water Development Authority for the sanitary sewer portion.
The construction will be completed in two phases with the work on Scioto Street starting in August and being completed on or before November 13, 2020. The replacement sanitary sewer on Scioto Street will be installed first with the replacement water main on Scioto Street being installed second. By the fall completion date, these installations will be completed on Scioto Street, and the trenches will be repaired and other restoration work completed. Scioto Street is scheduled for complete resurfacing in the summer of 2021 under a separate ODOT Urban Resurfacing Program.
Between November 13, 2020 and June 26, 2021, the contractor will be completing the water main installation work on Crescent Drive, Ames Avenue, and Finch Street. Depending on the weather during the winter months, the contractor may periodically be forced to cease work on the project. In addition to the water main replacement work on Crescent Drive, the sidewalk and curb and gutter will be replaced on Crescent Drive in accordance with Resolution #2577-20 that was passed by Urbana City Council on March 17, 2020. By the spring completion date, the work on Crescent Drive, Ames Avenue, and Finch Street will be completed. As part of the project, trenches will be repaired with new asphalt and other restoration work will be completed. However, the complete resurfacing of Crescent Drive and Ames Avenue will be undertaken under a separate city contract later in 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health orders, the City of Urbana is limited in its ability to hold a public meeting to provide an overview of the project and to answer questions in person. However, the City of Urbana desires to keep all parties well informed throughout the project. In order to provide more information, linked is a list of frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs). During the project, progress and project updates will be posted periodically on the city’s website on this page (www.urbanaohio.com/phase2a.html).
In closing, thank you for patience and cooperation throughout this city infrastructure project. During the project, if you have any questions, please contact City Engineer, Tyler Bumbalough by calling (937) 652-4324 or by email: tyler.bumbalough@ci.urbana.oh.us.
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement
- Scioto Street from Jefferson Avenue to Berwick Drive/Bon Air Drive
Water Main Replacement
- Scioto Street from Jefferson Avenue to Berwick Drive/Bon Air Drive
- Crescent Drive between Ames Avenue and Finch Street
- Ames Avenue between Scioto Street and Amherst Drive
- Finch Street between Scioto Street and Amherst Drive
This project encompasses the replacement of the existing sanitary sewer main and laterals on Scioto Street between Jefferson Avenue and the US 36/SR29 intersection near Berwick Drive/Bon Air Drive. In addition, this project will replace deteriorating water mains on Scioto Street between Jefferson Avenue and Berwick Drive; Crescent Drive; Finch Street; and Ames Avenue. As part of the water main replacement project, service lines from the main to the curb stop, fire hydrants, and valves will also be replaced. The purpose of this water main replacement project is to replace aging, deteriorating water mains that have experienced frequent, historic breakage. During the planning process for the water main replacement project, the sanitary sewer main was inspected and determined to warrant replacement on Scioto Street.
This construction project is under contract for $1,730,090.59 with $1,398,489.79 of the project cost being water related and the remaining $331,600.80 being sanitary sewer related. To fund this construction, the City of Urbana has obtained low interest loan funding from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the water portion and the Ohio Water Development Authority for the sanitary sewer portion.
The construction will be completed in two phases with the work on Scioto Street starting in August and being completed on or before November 13, 2020. The replacement sanitary sewer on Scioto Street will be installed first with the replacement water main on Scioto Street being installed second. By the fall completion date, these installations will be completed on Scioto Street, and the trenches will be repaired and other restoration work completed. Scioto Street is scheduled for complete resurfacing in the summer of 2021 under a separate ODOT Urban Resurfacing Program.
Between November 13, 2020 and June 26, 2021, the contractor will be completing the water main installation work on Crescent Drive, Ames Avenue, and Finch Street. Depending on the weather during the winter months, the contractor may periodically be forced to cease work on the project. In addition to the water main replacement work on Crescent Drive, the sidewalk and curb and gutter will be replaced on Crescent Drive in accordance with Resolution #2577-20 that was passed by Urbana City Council on March 17, 2020. By the spring completion date, the work on Crescent Drive, Ames Avenue, and Finch Street will be completed. As part of the project, trenches will be repaired with new asphalt and other restoration work will be completed. However, the complete resurfacing of Crescent Drive and Ames Avenue will be undertaken under a separate city contract later in 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health orders, the City of Urbana is limited in its ability to hold a public meeting to provide an overview of the project and to answer questions in person. However, the City of Urbana desires to keep all parties well informed throughout the project. In order to provide more information, linked is a list of frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs). During the project, progress and project updates will be posted periodically on the city’s website on this page (www.urbanaohio.com/phase2a.html).
In closing, thank you for patience and cooperation throughout this city infrastructure project. During the project, if you have any questions, please contact City Engineer, Tyler Bumbalough by calling (937) 652-4324 or by email: tyler.bumbalough@ci.urbana.oh.us.
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