THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF DECATUR, AL

Blog Updates from the City of Decatur Engineering Department

August 25, 2019
Posted in Departmental News
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The engineering department is working diligently to keep multiple projects moving forward throughout the city. These projects include:

  • Austin High School Traffic Signal:
    • Site assessments have taken place at the Austin High School Entrance on Modaus Road and plans for a traffic signal are underway.
  • Bibb Garrett Bridge:
    • Plans have been drawn, are being evaluated and reviewed. Appraisals for right-of-way acquisition have begun.
  • Brookmeade Road & Country Club Road:
    • Currently working on acquiring easements.
  • Carrie Matthews Center:
    • Tests are being done to determine the cause of the structural instability of the interior foundation at the Carrie Matthews Center.
    • Tests are being conducted in a manner as to not disturb daily activities at the center.
    • Multiple courses of action are being considered in order to best fix the current state of the building.
  • Line Street & Ferry Street:
    • Bids for Line Street and Ferry Street have been received.
    • The next step planned in this project is to go before council on September 3, 2019 to accept the bid.
    • Anticipate work to begin in October.
  • Modaus Road & Carrington Drive:
    • Geotechnical testing has been conducted at the intersection of Modaus Road and Carrington Drive in efforts to design a new intersection configuration.
    • Enough design work will have been completed to have a good cost estimate by September 6, and full construction plans completed in October.
  • Paving:
    • Lists for each council district have been selected and are awaiting budget approval. Work will begin at the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • Shady Grove Lane:
    • We are awaiting easement and right-of-way acquisition.
  • Sidewalks:
    • Multiple sidewalks and handicap ramps throughout the city are always being evaluated and updated to American’s with Disabilities Act Standards.
  • Spring Avenue:
    • Utility relocation has been completed.
    • Paving is expected to begin near Vestavia Drive in the later part of this week.
    • Efforts are being made to work during times of least traffic congestion.
  • Upper River Road:
    • Pre-Bid meeting will be held September 5, 2019.
    • Bid opening scheduled for September 17, 2019.

Again, the engineering department is working diligently to improve safety throughout our city. Patience is of the utmost importance.