ASHMAN STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT

BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 18

A project to enhance the appearance of a portion of Ashman Street, along with some water main replacements and sanitary sewer repairs, will begin Monday, April 18.

The project involves extensive streetscape enhancements along Ashman Street from Buttles to Ann streets in downtown Midland plus the installation of a water main and sanitary sewer repairs on Ashman from Buttles to Larkin streets. One lane of Ashman Street will be closed from Buttles to Ann streets during the majority of the project, which is expected to be completed in mid-July, weather permitting.

Ashman Street will be closed at various stages of the project to accommodate new crosswalks, pavement and other construction activities. Cross streets will experience intermittent lane closures. Related detours will be posted. Project updates will be available on the City’s website at www.midland-mi.org. Look under the What’s New/Updates heading for a link to the construction updates web page.

The streetscape project is being coordinated through the Downtown Development Authority to beautify and better identify one of the main entrances to Midland’s downtown area. Some crosswalks and sidewalks will be replaced, and planting beds with plants and trees plus hanging flower baskets will add to the area’s charm. Stepped planter boxes with a shooting water feature will also be installed on Ashman Street between Main and Ann streets.

With the 2005 construction season now underway, motorists are encouraged to sign up for weekly and last-minute construction updates by subscribing to City Hall News on the City of Midland website at www.midland-mi.org under the “What’s New/Updates” heading. Motorists may also check the construction updates page on the City of Midland website for construction detour maps and details. Look under the “What’s New/Updates” heading.

For questions or further information on this project, please contact the City Engineering Department at 989-837-3348.