John Collins explains how plan road improvements my reduce the accidents at Highway 281 and Old Potash.
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Adams Street and Stolley Park Road Intersection
Traffic will be delay while a traffic signal at that intersection is being installed. John Collins, Public Works Director, says the additional signal will allow drivers to passed safety after new school opens.
Sidewalks and Parking Lots
State of Public Works Department
John Collins, Public Works Director/City Engineer, will present to the City Council the state of the Public Works Department.
Accident at Uncontrolled Intersections
Roundabouts on Hwy 281
John Collins, Public Works Director, recommends a dynamic synchronization system for signals over roundabouts for Hwy 281.
Capital Avenue – Ribbon Cutting

John Collins, Public Works Director/City Engineer talks about the Capital Avenue Project
Capital Avenue, in Grand Island, NE, is now open to traffic. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, November 10. Among the worth attendees were the Mayor, Jeremy Jensen; City Administrator, Marlin Ferguson; Public Works Director/City Engineer, John Collins; Department of Roads Director, Kyle Schneweis; and Council Members and Citizens of Grand Island.

Cutting the Ribbon – Mayor Jeremy Jensen and Kyle Schneweis

First Truck to roll down Capital Avenue

Future of Hwy. 281
Concrete replacement of Hwy. 281 is expected to start in the Spring of 2017. John Collins says the extra foot in the turn lanes will increase safety.
Using Polyurethane Foam to Level Street
It will be the first time Grand Island has used polyurethane foam to level a street in Grand Island, according to John Collins. It will be used to level South Locust Street.
New Lift Station
Grand Island, Nebraska opens a new lift station near I-80. John Collins says it is one of the thing investor look for in a City.