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Sidewalk improvement project scheduled began Monday in Worland

 

August 30, 2016

Tracie Mitchell

Work began Monday on a sidewalk and curb and gutter project on Worland's Big Horn Avenue. Here, construction crews tear up sidewalk to install an American with Disabilities Act compliant sidewalk corner at Big Horn and 20th Street. A meeting is slated for 1 p.m. today at the WYDOT office.

WORLAND - Minor disruptions to traffic are expected beginning Monday during replacement of sidewalk corners, sidewalk, curb and gutter, double gutter and electrical work between 10th and 23rd streets in Worland.

Prime contractor EHC LLC of Deaver plans to begin work on the $1.13 million Americans with Disabilities Act project Monday, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Dan McAfee of Worland.

During the project, weekly public information sharing meetings are planned with WYDOT, the prime contractor and citizens at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at WYDOT's engineering office in Worland, 1701 Big Horn Ave., across the street from McDonald's. Business owners and citizens are encouraged to attend the information sharing meetings.

"Traffic delays will be minimal, and the contractor hopes to complete its portion the project in November," McAfee said. "There will be some inconvenience associated with the work, and we appreciate everyone's patience. All businesses are open, and access to businesses will be maintained at all times."

McAfee said WYDOT has attempted to contact every landowner and let them know what to expect during construction.

McAfee said they will be starting on the east end of Worland and working into town.

"This is a pretty straight forward project. When we're all done should be able to go up and down the sidewalks in a wheelchair without any problems," McAfee said. He said there are bumps on portions of the sidewalks that make it difficult for wheelchairs. He said the entire sidewalk between 23rd and 10th will not be replaced, just those areas in need of repair.

Contract completion date is Oct. 31, 2017. McAfee said when WYDOT opens bids this late in the year they don't necessarily anticipate contractors being able to start this late in the year so additional time was provided. McAfee said the prime contractor would like to finish it this fall if possible.

Other improvements associated with Worland's 15th Street/Big Horn Avenue intersection are planned in 2017.

The City of Worland is planning street improvements at Big Horn Avenue's intersection with 15th Street during 2017. The work will include relocating a slotted drain and inlet near Arby's, pipe bursting, and paving of 15th Street. City work will include paving on 15th, one block on each side of Big Horn Avenue.

 
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