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City of Port Townsend
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Upper Sims Way Improvement Project |
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Location |
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Sims Way from Howard Street
to Logan Street |
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Description of Work |
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This project will improve traffic
flow and access to properties with two roundabouts and
landscaped medians. Pedestrian facilities
will be improved with new sidewalks on both
sides of the street and pedestrian crossings. Bike lanes
will be provided as well as a connection to the
trail networks to the north and south. Storm
water will be treated and detained with ecology
embankments and two storm water detention and
treatment ponds. |
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Funding |
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City has been awarded an additional $1.6 million
in Federal "Stimulus" funds which makes the
project fully funded.
Jefferson County Community Investment Fund
Federal Grant - STP
Washington State Transportation Improvement
Board Grant
Federal ARRA "Stimulus"
City Water/Sewer Fund |
$500,000
$830,000
$2,100,000
$1,960,000
$150,000 |
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Contractor |
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Seton Construction, Inc., Port Townsend, WA |
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Status/Schedule |
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Construction on Sims Way will begin
September 15, 2009
Construction will be substantially
complete mid-May 2010
Below is a 2 weeks schedule of the work to be
preformed on Sims Way and within the project
scope.
Week of March 8, 2010
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HOWARD ST. TO BE CLOSED STARTING MARCH 8TH
FROM SIMS WAY TO REMAX BUILDING DRIVEWAY.
CLOSURE WILL BE FOR 2 - 4 WEEKS. BUSINESS
PARK ACCESS TO BE VIA CLIFF ST.
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Removing of asphalt on Howard St.
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Constructing roadway on the North side of
Howard St.
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Continuing to install sidewalks and curb on
North & South sides of Sims Way.
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PSE continuing to install light poles.
Week of March
15, 2010
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Frequently Asked
Questions |
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Link to FAQ's |
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Drawings |
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February 26, 2009 Color
Overview |
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