Work began last week on a drainage and pavement project affecting Hillview Drive, Helen Drive, Eleanor Avenue and Central Avenue. City administrator Allyson Murray said this will include the milling of the existing asphalt pavement, performing spot full depth pavement repairs, placing a two-course asphalt overlay, bringing the shoulders and drives to grade with the new asphalt surface, spot storm sewer replacement, catch basin and manhole repairs, and other related work. Driveway restoration will consist of constructing concrete aprons at each drive using a moderate set concrete to minimize the cure time allowing for faster re-use, she noted.
The project is funded by the city’s capital improvement fund, and there will be no assessments, Ms. Murray said.
“City trees located in the right-of-way on the streets included in the project had root systems that had grown into the existing clay tile storm sewer lines causing extensive damage,” she explained. The trees were removed so the root systems can be removed, along with old damaged clay tile storm sewer lines. “Citizens who live on or frequent these streets have been battling standing water in the roadway due to issues with the existing storm sewer,” Ms. Murray noted. New storm sewer lines will be installed, made of reinforced concrete that will prohibit tree root penetration, and allow for stormwater to be moved away from the street more efficiently.
The city’s street tree commission met last week to begin planning replacement of trees that were lost as part of the project.
“They are working with area nurseries to find the best trees to plant near storm sewer lines, within the city right-of-way,” the city administrator said.
“They will be taking into consideration the growth and canopy of the various species of trees to find the ideal type to plant on the streets where trees were lost due to the project.”
The new trees will be planted this fall or in spring 2023. Lime City Road between State Route 795 and the Buck Road roundabout also will see roadway improvements scheduled to begin in the next few weeks, according to Ms. Murray. “The city received numerous requests for repairs to the city portion of Lime City Road and has worked with the Wood County engineer’s office on a plan to jointly make roadway improvements,” she explained.
Included in this project will be pavement milling, followed by undercutting, a leveling course and a 1.5-inch pavement overlay.
“This project should improve the drivability of Lime City Road significantly,” she noted.
Anyone with questions about city projects may call Ms. Murray at 419666-0210 extension 213.