The City of Wilmington has announced the commencement of pedestrian crossings improvements at four locations:
1. Truesdell Street near Roy E. Holmes Elementary School
2. Thorne Avenue at Wilmington High School/Alumni Field
3. Nelson Avenue at the Luther E. Warren Peace Path
4. S. South Street north of Linton Avenue
The project will establish or improve pedestrian crossings to increase pedestrian safety, according to Michael Crowe, the city’s director of public service. Construction will begin on Monday, Sept. 30 and the project is scheduled to be completed no later than Nov. 15. Work will begin at the Holmes Elementary location and will last approximately three weeks.
The Thorne Avenue/Wilmington High School location is scheduled to begin Oct. 21 and last approximately two weeks. Construction of the Nelson Avenue and South South Street locations will be completed throughout the duration of the project. Dates are approximate and weather permitting. There will be no detours during construction. Traffic will be maintained using single-lane closures and flaggers.
The City of Wilmington is managing the project. L.J. Deweese has been awarded the construction contract.
The CLI Wilmington Crossings PID 117146 project is funded through a combination of Ohio Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program Funds and City of Wilmington funds.
The City of Wilmington asks that all motorists be patient, reduce speed, and exercise added caution when traveling near these work zones. Questions regarding the Wilmington Crossings project may be directed to the City Services Office, (937) 382-6509.
