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City of Bloomfield Hills

City of Bloomfield Hills. 2015 Road Improvement Program. Introductions. City Commissioners in Attendance City Staff Jay Cravens, City Manager Jamie Spivy, DPW Foreman Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc. James Burton, PE Melissa Coatta, PE. Purpose of Meeting.

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  1. City of Bloomfield Hills 2015 Road Improvement Program

  2. Introductions • City Commissioners in Attendance • City Staff • Jay Cravens, City Manager • Jamie Spivy, DPW Foreman • Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc. • James Burton, PE • Melissa Coatta, PE

  3. Purpose of Meeting Provide an update on the road program Define the scope of the proposed work Review the Construction Schedule, Proposed Sequencing, & Maintenance of Traffic Plan Answer general questions Opportunity to review work near your home on a one on one basis

  4. Update • Year 9 of the City approved 10 year Road Improvement Program • Vaughn Road and S. Cranbrook Road were selected for this round of improvements • New Water Main • Select Drainage Improvements

  5. Disclaimer Plans subject to change due to budgetary concerns

  6. General Construction Issues We aim to minimize: The disruption and inconvenience of construction Increased truck traffic

  7. General Construction Issues We suggest: • Following the proposed detours • Avoid driving through the construction areas (Local Traffic Acceptable) • HRC Field Representative will be available

  8. Typical Construction Underground Installations

  9. Typical Construction Roadway Grading

  10. Typical Construction Brick Pavers

  11. Typical Construction Restoration

  12. Proposed Schedule • Consumers Energy Gas Main Improvements • Not part of City project • Underground (water main, edge drain, storm sewer) • Vaughn Road: March 2015 – April 2015 • Cranbrook Road: July 2015 – August 2015 • Roadwork (to follow underground) • Vaughn Road: May 2015 – June 2015 • Cranbrook Road: August 2015 – September 2015 • Notifications (events, contractors, etc.)

  13. Water Service Schedule Watermain shut down will typically occur for approximately 4 hours Boiled water advisories may be required Appropriate notification will be distributed

  14. Maintaining Traffic • Roads Closed to Thru Traffic • Local traffic only • One-way traffic only • Limited Trips = Increase in Contractor Productivity • Reduces duration of inconvenience

  15. Areas of Improvement: Vaughn Road

  16. Improvements to Vaughn Road • Roadway will be reconstructed • New water main installation • Culvert crossing improvements • Drainage improvements • Ditch enclosure pipe and edge drain • Catch basin relocation and/or grading • Consistent 22’ road width • 1’- 2’ shoulders • Approximately 6,220 feet

  17. Areas of Improvement: S. Cranbrook Road

  18. Improvements to S. Cranbrook Road • Roadway will be reconstructed • New water main installation • Drainage improvements • Ditch enclosure pipe and edge drain • Catch basin relocation and/or grading • Consistent 22’ road width • 1’- 2’ shoulders • Approximately 2,900 feet

  19. Previous Project: Epping Looking North Pre-Construction Completed

  20. Previous Project: Lone Pine Pre-Construction Completed

  21. Previous Project: Kensington Pre-Construction Completed

  22. Drainage Improvements • Intent is to preserve and protect the road • Will be installed in select locations • Looking for input from residents

  23. Drainage Improvements S. Cranbrook Road - Christ Church of Cranbrook Vaughn Road - southwest towards Lahser Road

  24. City Right-of-Way Management • Utility Installations • Intent of right-of-way is to provide and maintain public infrastructure • Vehicle Safety • Recovery Zone (Clear Zone/Crash Zone) • Lateral Offsets • Recommended 4’ to 5’ lateral offset free from obstructions for low volume low speed roads

  25. City Right-of-Way Management • Trees within City ROW may be impacted • In-line with utility improvements • Overhanging roadway • Aesthetic improvements within City ROW • Intent is “Not To Disturb” • Will be placed back to the best of the Contractor’s ability • Examples (Brick paver drives, planting beds, stone mailboxes) • Will be placed back to meet minimum City requirements • Examples (Guardrails, Concrete drives)

  26. City Right-of-Way Management

  27. City Right-of-Way Management

  28. City Right-of-Way Management

  29. City Right-of-Way Management

  30. City of Bloomfield Hills Road Improvement Program is Interested in Knowing About? Various Concerns Existing Drainage Problems Utilities Irrigation Systems Lighting, Invisible Dog Fences, Landscaping, etc. Special Events

  31. Road Improvement Program Contacts • City website www.bloomfieldhillsmi.net • City Hall 248.644.1520 • City Manager Jay Cravens • Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc. • Jamie Burton, P.E. Associate, LEED AP, CFM • 248.454.6363 • jburton@hrc-engr.com • Melissa Coatta, P.E. Project Engineer • 248.454.6567 • mcoatta@hrc-engr.com

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