John Collins, Public Works Director, says there are not more accidents at uncontrolled intersections vs. controlled intersections. The main cause of accident is uncontrolled maneuvers by drivers.
City of Grand Island
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
City of Grand Island Seeks Tax Increase to Improve Infrastructure
The City Council approve a measure to put a one-half cent sales tax measure on the November 8, 2016, ballot to improve the city’s infrastructure. John Collins, Public Works Director, said the budget for capital improvement projects keeps going down — declining in the last 16 years from $6 million to less than $4 million.
Video – Russ Batenhorst; NBC Nebraska
The Sycamore underpass a good example of some of the repairs that are needed around the City of Grand Island. John Collins provided a tour of the Sycamore Underpass and pointed out drainage problems, rebar issues, and side walls are tilting inwards.
Article – Harold Reutter; The Independent
Lasers to Provide More Pavement Data
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.
Poor Roadbed
John Collins says the patch they are performing on First Street in Grand Island will stabilized the roadbed.
Working out Drainage Problem along Bachman Street
Drainage is a problem along Bachman Street and the city has implemented a solution for to improve drainage and John Collins recommends another solution to business owners to continue to improve drainage.
Roads Open for State Fairs
Sara Kirkley interviews John Collins concerning roads construction during the Nebraska State Fair.
John Collins, PE 