Downtown Revitalization Phase II project progresses

A construction meeting regarding the Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project was held on April 16 with representatives of Ragle Construction, REA, VS Engineering, and the City of Jasper.

Here is an update on the progress from that meeting.

Construction crews have completed most of the work between 3rd and 4th Streets. The road is now reopened to traffic following base paving.

Final surface paving is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, requiring the roadway to be closed from approximately 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. The contractor requests that pedestrians refrain from walking on the roadway during that time, though sidewalks will remain open.

Road striping will follow later that week or the following week, with landscape plantings scheduled for the week of April 28.

Construction activities are now shifting focus to the area between 7th and 8th Streets, extending up to the 8th Street intersection. Both blocks are anticipated to be closed for most of the duration of repair work.

During the week of April 21, the contractor will begin forming and pouring curbs on 7th Street.

Project officials note that scheduling remains dependent on weather conditions and materials availability.

Throughout the project, accessibility to all building entrances will be maintained for foot traffic. German American Bank’s drive-thru remains operational at this time.

The construction team holds bi-weekly meetings with contractor representatives once construction begins. Additional updates will be provided on a bi-weekly basis, or as new information becomes available.