Project background
During the fall of 2022, Scio Church Rd., between South Maple and South Seventh St., will be improved. Some watermain service and hydrants will be relocated, stormwater management will be installed and the road will be resurfaced.
Timeline
Tentative Construction Schedule:
August – November 2022
The work will require a detour and allows for only one lane of eastbound traffic between South Maple and South Seventh, with some possible short-term road closures to complete water main service transfers.
Project limits
- Scio Church Road between South Maple Road and South Seventh Street
Why is this project being done?
Some existing water service and hydrants are on existing water mains that are undersized and require repair. These leads will be transferred to the larger water main across the street. Also, the current condition of the pavement is poor and in need of replacement.
Work to be done:
The existing water main leads will be relocated to the larger water main to increase capacity.
The existing pavement will be replaced from S. Maple to S. Seventh.
Some existing curb, sidewalk and ramps will be replaced for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
Some storm water improvements will be done throughout the project, as well as within the median between Scio Church Road and the service drive between Greenview Drive and S Seventh Street similar to the median east of S Seventh Street.
Some safety improvement features will be installed including new bike lanes, filling sidewalk gaps, and installing new crosswalks. Three new crosswalks will be installed in between Covington and Old Pear Tree Ct, near Churchill Drive, and near Mershon Drive. In addition, a connection sidewalk between Yeoman Court and Scio Church will be installed.
Plans submitted to MDOT (PDF)
Possible impact to residents:
Scio Church Road will be open for eastbound traffic while a detour will be in place for westbound traffic for the duration of construction. Driveway access for local traffic will be maintained, but may include delay during working hours. Cross street traffic will be maintained as much as possible. Some possible short-term road closures to complete water main service transfers.
Water service will be interrupted for short durations during water main relocation for a few residents. Disruptions will be limited, and residents will be informed in advance.
General noise and dust from equipment, particularly during site excavation.
Costs and funding source
City Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Millage, Federal Funding, Storm Utility Funds, and Drinking Water Funds will fund the majority of the work on this project. New sidewalks adjacent to taxable properties will be funded by the New Sidewalk Millage which was approved in the November 2020 election.
Documents
Jan. 29, 2020 public meeting
Other
What transportation features would you like to see along Scio Church Rd., S. Maple to S. Seventh St.? Online Survey Results
A poll was mailed to addresses along Scio Church Rd. from west of Waltham Drive to Greenview Drive to gauge support for the removal of on-street parking to accommodate bike lanes. Results are provided: Parking Removal Postcard Response Summary (PDF)