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Below are anticipated construction activities for the week of 8/22/2011 (for Pike and parts of Washington & Wayne). For citywide listing go to http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPW/RebuildIndy/Pages/RebuildIndy-Project-Selection.aspx and click on Weekly Construction Updates.

**While this list encompasses numerous construction projects, it does not list all DPW projects throughout the county. The most recent work is highlighted. Also, weekend work is possible on all projects. We ask for motorists’ patience and caution while driving through construction sites. All work is weather dependent.

WAYNE TOWNSHIP (north side only)
38th Street from I-465 to I-65 remains under construction. Commercial Drive at 38th Street will be closed for reconstruction on or after August 26. Signs will be posted on Commercial Drive and on 38th Street. This reconstruction work is expected to take 3 weeks (weather dependant). Please visit the project web page at http://www.indy.gov/dpw.

Restrictions may be in place as construction for bike lanes is underway on Lafayette Road from 71st Street to New York Street. South of 16th Street, Lafayette Road turns into North White River Parkway West Drive. This project also extends into Pike Township.

Lansdowne Road over Cox Ditch between Chapel Glen Drive and Warrington Drive is closed for bridge reconstruction. Access to Chapel Glen Elementary school is not impacted.

Concrete work is underway on 30th Street from Tibbs Avenue to Lafayette Road.

Resurfacing work will begin on Eagle Creek Parkway from 34th Street to 38th Street.

Concrete work is underway on 30th Street from Tibbs Avenue to Lafayette Road.

PIKE TOWNSHIP
The 38th Street project from I-465 to I-65 extends into Pike Township. Please see the project details under Wayne Township.

Michigan Road from 76th Street to Double Tree Boulevard may have restrictions as storm sewer work and the creation of a pedestrian trail is underway.

Replacement of the bridge deck and railing on the 56th Street bridge over Eagle Creek is underway. Two-way traffic is being maintained in the eastbound lanes over the bridge. A partial road closure is in place on 56th Street from Dandy Trail to the Eagle Creek Golf Course.

Restrictions may be in place as construction for bike lanes is underway on Lafayette Road from 71st Street to New York Street. South of 16th Street, Lafayette Road turns into North White River Parkway West Drive. This project is in both Wayne and Center Township. This project also extends into Wayne Township.

Some restrictions may be in place as work is underway on a pedestrian trail on Michigan Road from Kessler Boulevard to 75th Street. This project also extends into Washington Township.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (west side only)
Grandview Drive is closed from north of Kessler Boulevard to Fox Hill Drive.

Some restrictions may be in place as work continues on a pedestrian trail on Michigan Road from Cold Springs Road to Kessler Boulevard.

Restrictions may occur as resurfacing and other related work is underway on the following streets.
Meridian Street from Kessler Boulevard to 86th Street
Meridian Street from 38th Street to 54th Street

Restrictions may occur as storm sewer and other related work is underway on the following streets.
Crows Nest Drive from Spring Mill Road to Fox Hill Drive
Grandiose Drive from Kessler Boulevard West Drive to West 59th Street
Laverock Road from North Delaware Street to North Washington Boulevard
Spring Mill Road from Crows Nest Drive to 64th Street
Stevenson Street from Grandview Drive to the dead end.
Sunset Lane from 63rd Street to 64th Street
Sunset Lane south of Kessler Boulevard West Drive
West 64th Street from Grandview Drive to east of Whitley
West 63rd Street from Spring Mill Road to the dead end

Restrictions may occur as sanitary work is underway on the following streets.
42nd Street from Knollton Road to Kessler Boulevard North Drive
46th Street from Ayrshire Street to Knollton Road
59th Street from Kathryn Drive to Woodside Drive
Ayrshire Street from Cold Spring Road to 46th Street
Bonnie Brae Street north of Cold Spring Road
Coburn Avenue from Cold Spring Road to 46th Street
Cold Spring Road from Ayrshire Street to Coburn Avenue
Cooper Road north of 42nd Street

INVESTMENT WILL RESULT IN IMPROVED PUBLIC SAFETY AND IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY INDIANAPOLIS – Mayor Greg Ballard today announced the rehabilitation of the 56th Street bridge over Eagle Creek Reservoir. City-County Councillor Janice McHenry joined Mayor Ballard in announcing the 56th Street bridge project, which will be constructed by Janssen and Spaans Engineering Inc. and will cost approximately $1,154,400.

“Historically the City rehabilitates two to three bridges each year. The 56th Street bridge project is one of the 27 bridges we are rehabilitating through the RebuildIndy initiative this year alone,” said Mayor Ballard. “Thousands of motorists travel over our City’s bridges each day. Because of this, improvements to our bridges are more than just simple infrastructure improvements – they are a matter of public safety.

The improvements to the 56th Street bridge will include complete rehabilitation and replacement of the existing deck and railings. The project will coincide with other planned projects for the causeway across the reservoir, including a lift station, force main project and resurfacing project. Residents will notice better driving conditions and greater safety for area drivers and commuters.

“Knowing that in the past there were two to three bridges rehabilitated throughout the county and that this year there will be three bridges out of 27 repaired in my district is very exciting,” said Councillor McHenry. “These bridges are all long overdue for improvements. Knowing that at least one more bridge is scheduled for next year along with all of the repaving projects is such an improvement for this area of the city.”

Traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction during the construction project, which is expected to be completed in Fall 2011. For more information about the RebuildIndy program, visit www.indy.gov/RebuildIndy. To request a RebuildIndy project in your area, call the Mayor’s Action Center at (317) 327-4MAC (4622). Residents also may follow RebuildIndy project updates on Twitter via @RebuildIndy.

Residents encouraged to properly dispose of household hazardous waste

INDIANAPOLIS – As part of efforts to make Indianapolis one of the most sustainable, livable cities in the Midwest, the City of Indianapolis is sponsoring ToxAway Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 13, at Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse.

“ToxAway Day encourages residents to properly dispose of all of their unwanted and unused household hazardous waste,” said Mayor Greg Ballard. “This event is part of the City’s ToxDrop program, which has diverted annually in excess of 1 million pounds of waste from the City’s sewers, waterways and landfills.”

Through periodic ToxAway Day events and year-round collection site locations, the ToxDrop Program has made significant advancements to help residents properly and safely dispose of household hazardous waste. Examples of ToxDrop materials include antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid, drain cleaners, fluorescent light bulbs, glue and adhesives, household thermometers, paints, paint thinner, pesticides, pool chemicals, toilet bowl cleaners, used motor oil and gasoline.

Please visit www.indy.gov/toxdrop to learn more about the City’s ToxDrop Program and what is acceptable at the ToxAway Day event.