Project Overview
Project Description
The City is moving forward with a sewer separation project in the Fleet Street area as required through the City's Long Term Control Plan and Supplemental Compliance Plan. The project includes water, sewer, drainage upgrades along with full streetscape rework and other pedestrian enhancements. Funding for this work will come from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds and the General Fund (property taxes). Given the scope of this project, it was split into phases. The first two construction projects will take place in 2025: reconstruction/redesign of Vaughan Mall and the construction of a new drain line under Maplewood Avenue from Hanover Street to the North Mill Pond. In 2026 the project will shift to the Upper Congress Street area from Fleet Street to Maplewood. Finally in 2027, the project work on Fleet Street from Hanover Street to Court Street.
Anticipated Completion 2027
Estimated Cost $11.2 million.
Funding Source/Status Bonding and Water/Sewer Fund.
Designer/Contractor: Underwood Engineers, Inc.
While the project is focused on Fleet Street from Hanover Street to Court Street, a larger area will be studied in the initial phases of engineering so that the utilities and other improvements can be properly designed. A map of the study area is shown below:
Project Map
Project Updates
Fleet Street Design Survey Update (December 1, 2021) Dec 1, 2021
The City conducted a survey seeking input from those in the Fleet Street Project Area) regarding what they'd like to see for sidewalk and landscape improvements as part of the project. The City's contractors Underwood Engineers offered some examples of previous streetscape improvements. Among the considerations:
- Pedestrian accommodations and seating
- Traffic patterns & calming
- Landscape & trees
- Bike accommodations
- Overhead utilities
- Parking
- Curbing realignments
Project Documents
The documents below include presentations and plan drawings related to the Fleet Street Reconstruction Project. These materials provide information shared at public meetings and committee meetings, as well as design drawings developed during the project planning process.
Meeting Material (Agendas, Minutes and Presentations)
Plans, Drawings, Maps & Surveys
- Plan View Drawings (November 15, 2021) Nov 15, 2021
- Street Design Options (A,B,C) Survey (December 1, 2021) Dec 1, 2021
Project Video
11.16.2021 Parking and Traffic Safety Committee
05.06.21 Fleet Street Reconstruction Project Public Meeting
09.09.20 : Fleet Street Public Information Meeting
09.09.20 : Fleet Street Public Information Meeting
Project FAQ
What is the Fleet Street Reconstruction Project?
The project includes reconstruction of Fleet Street, including underground utilities and surface improvements.
What work is included in the project?
The project includes replacement of underground utilities and reconstruction of the roadway and sidewalks.
Why is this project being done?
The project is being completed to address infrastructure needs along Fleet Street.
Where can residents find more information about the project?
Residents can find project updates, documents, and additional information on this project page.
What type of improvements are included in the project?
The project includes utility, roadway, and sidewalk improvements along Fleet Street.
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