2023-2024 Pavement Preservation Project

Project Background

The Engineering and Streets Division evaluated Capital Preventative Maintenance (CPM) techniques to improve pavement conditions cost effectively. Using the CPM technique including cold milling and resurfacing with hot mix asphalt (HMA) three locations (Maple Street, Twelfth Street, and Eastern Avenue) were selected for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Project. In addition removal of poor condition concrete pavement and placing a HMA Street for the portion of Railroad Avenue between Station Street and Woodmere Avenue. This includes constructing a narrow 20’ width pavement surface and adding a stormwater infiltration system placed below frost line for year round effectiveness.

A total reconstruction of the Cass and Eighth Street and Union and Eighth Street intersections will be conducted. 

Lastly, the project will include repair to the sidewalk along State Street at Lot G and pavement repair in Lot C.

Project timelines will vary. 

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2023 - 2024 Pavement Preservation Project Locations

• Maple Street between Sixth and Griffin Streets - includes reconstructing brick intersection at Eighth Street (Completed June 2024)
• Twelfth Street between Division and Union Streets (Completed August 2024)
• Eastern Avenue between M-37 and the Eastern Terminus at the City Water Plant, Low Pump Station (Completed August 2024)
• Railroad Avenue - Stormwater components (Active)
• Cass & E. Eighth Street Intersection (Completed October 2023)
• Union & E. Eighth Street Intersection (Completed May 2024)
• Maple & Eighth Intersection (Completed June 2024)
• Parking Lot G Repair (Active)
• Parking Lot C Repair (Completed July 2024)

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Lot G Construction Begins September 9, 2024

Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians should be aware that the City of Traverse City’s contractor, Team Elmer’s, will begin construction on Parking Lot G along the northern half of E. State Street on Monday, September 9, 2024. The work is anticipated to be substantially complete by October 4, 2024.

Activities in City Parking Lot G on State Street include the removal of two existing access driveways off State Street and part of the median divider in the parking lot for internal vehicular circulation. In addition, replacement of drive approaches with new curb and gutter, infill behind the curb with brick, and replacement of the adjacent sidewalk along the parking lot.

During construction, access to Lot G will be through the alley between State Street and Front Street only. Portions of the south side, and the areas adjacent to the existing approaches, into Lot G will be closed for construction. Additionally, the sidewalk on the north side of State Street, adjacent to the parking lot area will be closed. A signed detour will be in place for pedestrians to utilize on the south side of E. State Street between S. Union St. and S. Cass Street.

If possible, please use alternate routes to avoid the construction areas, reduce congestion, delay, and promote worker safety. Appropriate signage and barricades will be in place in and around the work area. These restrictions are for the safety of the construction workers and to expedite the construction to minimize the time needed to complete the work.

Railroad Avenue Begins September 9, 2024

Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians that construction on Railroad Avenue between the Railroad/Boyd Avenue intersection (adjacent to TART trail crossing at Woodmere) north to curve into Station Street will begin on September 9th and is to be substantially complete by September 30, 2024.

The contractor will remove existing asphalt, concrete, and gravel roadway. Install storm drainage structures and related piping. Then rebuild the roadway with concrete curb & gutter, and pave the roadway back with asphalt.

During active construction, Railroad Avenue will be closed to all through traffic during. Business owners and residents will need to utilize Franklin Street and/or Station Street to access their business or home. If possible, please use alternate routes avoiding this area to reduce congestion, delay, and promote worker safety. Appropriate signage and barricades will be in place in and around the work area.

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Funding

The project total is $2,577,831.26 with funds available in the road commission millage fund, the Capital Projects Fund, the Parking Fund, and Downtown Development Authority TIF Funds.

The E. Eighth Street Intersection Reconstruction is being funded by DDA Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Funds.