John Collins credits several construction projects and drainage cleaning with keeping Grand Island dry during this flood event.
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Broadwell and Capital Avenues will be closed until August 19.
John Collins said that this closure will be longest of the project. The project is expected to be completed by June 2016.
Grand Island Examing Connecting to I-80
John Collins said the sewer line extension should be completed by April 2016.
Eddy Street underpass remains closed for contaminant testing
John Collins said these tests are necessary for remediation.
Collins to ask Council Approval for One-and-Six Year Improvement Plan
There are many projects on the One-and-Six Year Improvement Plan including Capital Avenue Widening, South Blaine Street, and a lot of project in conjunction with the Department of Roads.
Talc/Swift Road Connector Proposed
The City of Grand Island has awarded a contact for engineering for work the Talc/Swift Connector. John Collins says a new road is needed to improve access into JBS.
Sterling Estate Park
The Sterling Estate Park will have new streets surrounding it.
2015 Road Improvement Plan
John Collins will present the 2015 Road Improvement Plans to the City Council on February 10 and 24. The biggest project are Capital Avenue widening.
New Sewer Line Going In
John Collins discusses the new sewer line going in along Capitol Avenue.
John Collins and Tara Bevard discuss new sewer line along Capital Avenue.
Collins Urges Reconsideration of Quiet Zone’s Effectiveness
John Collins says the quiet zones are “work intensive” and “expensive” and says it may be time to rethink the effectiveness.
John Collins, PE 