Fwd: Government Square Update

>>> "Miller, Ursula" <ursula.miller@cincinnati-oh.gov> 3/25/2015 3:25 PM >>>

The closure of Metro's bus stops along Fifth Street between Walnut and Main at Government Square has been delayed until 9:00 a.m. Friday, March 27, due to field conditions.

Government Square will reopen over the weekend on Saturday and Sunday. It will close again at 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, and remain closed until 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 3.

One lane of through traffic will be maintained on Main Street at Fifth for passenger vehicles.

Bus patrons should check www.go-metro for details on detours and relocated boarding areas.

Ursula Thomas Miller

Construction Engagement Manager

City of Cincinnati

513.352.3417 (o)
513.250.5171 (c)

ursula.miller@cincinnati-oh.gov

@RoadmapCincy

From: Miller, Ursula
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 4:00 PM
To: Miller, Ursula
Subject: Government Square To Close for Streetcar-Related Work, Lane Closures Elsewhere on 12th, East Court and Second Street at The Banks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2015

MEDIA CONTACT: Ursula Miller, ursula.miller@cincinnati-oh.gov, or 513-352-3417

Traffic Alert

Government Square to Close for Streetcar-Related Storm Sewer Work

Lane Closures Elsewhere on 12th, East Court and Second Street at The Banks

CINCINNATI – Main Street will be reduced to one through lane of traffic at Fifth Street from 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25, through Wednesday, April 1, so crews can perform storm-sewer work related to the Cincinnati Streetcar.

This work also will require the closure of Metro's Government Square bus stops along Fifth Street between Walnut and Main. Bus patrons should visit www.go-metro.com for details on detours and temporary boarding areas in place through mid next week.

Arrow boards and instructional signage will help direct motorists around the site.

Other streetcar work
The westbound side of East Court Street between Walnut and Main streets will be closed this weekend from 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, until 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, so crews may install electrical conduit for the streetcar power supply.

Motorists on Court Street should detour north on Main Street, west on Central Parkway and south on Walnut. Detour signs will be posted.

In addition, crews will install track or lay pavement in several spots on 12th Street next week through mid April. Details follow.

· Main Street at 12th: Crews will install special track at this intersection beginning Monday, March 30, through Monday, April 13. The work will require the daytime closure of 12th Street for the first week and a 24-hour closure Tuesday, April 7 – Monday, April 13.

Note: Work will be suspended Monday, April 6, to accommodate the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade honoring the first game of the season for the Cincinnati Reds.

"It's more labor intensive to install curved track compared to straight track," said John Deatrick, project executive. "Crews use a special machine to bend the rail on site. The whole process takes a couple weeks."

One lane on Main Street will be maintained during the closures.

Motorists traveling westbound on 12^th should detour north at Main Street to 13th to Walnut. Motorists heading east, should detour south at Walnut to Central Parkway to Main Street.

Detour signage will be posted.

· 12th Street from Clay to Main: This stretch of 12th will be closed 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily from Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 10, so crews can prepare for and install track.

Detour signs will be posted.

· 12th Street from Elm to Race: Farther west, this stretch of 12th Street between Washington Park and the School for Creative and Performing Arts, will be closed Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, so crews may put down new pavement. To minimize disruption, the closure is taking place during SCPA's Spring Break. Track was installed in this area, known as the diamond, last summer prior to students starting this school year.

Meanwhile, crews continue to install special track on Walnut where it curves onto Second Street through this weekend. This work at The Banks, the southern-most point of the streetcar's 3.8-mile route, has required the closure of Second Street between Rosa Parks (Vine) Street and Walnut, and Walnut between Second and Freedom Way. All lanes are expected to reopen by 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 30.

Work at General Electric's U.S. Global Operations Center and apartments at The Banks on Second Street between Rosa Parks and Walnut has continued during the streetcar's track installation. Check The Banks' website at www.thebankspublicpartnership.com for updates on concrete pours and related detours.

For questions about streetcar construction, contact Dave Krusling at dave.krusling@cincinnati-oh.gov or 513-352-3479.

About The Cincinnati Streetcar
The Cincinnati Streetcar is a modern streetcar rail transit system intended to stimulate development, expand transportation options, and enhance livability by connecting key communities in and around the center city. The system, which is scheduled to begin passenger service in September 2016, consists of a 3.6-mile loop extending from The Banks to Findlay Market through Downtown and Over-the-Rhine.

Construction for the Cincinnati Streetcar is being carefully coordinated by the City of Cincinnati with its contractor, utility companies, Metro, and other partners to minimize disruption to residents, businesses and workers along the route. This transportation system seeks to bring more residents and more jobs to Cincinnati, creating a broader tax base to fund city services.

Information Updates
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