Construction Notice - Lake Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Phase II

Construction of the Lake Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Phase II is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 14. A number of preliminary construction efforts, including construction layout, locating of underground utilities, installation of traffic control, and mobilization are underway. 

This project will include Olive Avenue and Maryland Avenue enhancements from Third Street to Second Street, including the triangular grass island in the middle of the two roads and Second Street from Olive Avenue to Rehoboth Avenue. One of the project's main objectives is to provide safe, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks and crosswalks. The project includes a minor realignment of the streets and intersections to more safely control traffic movements and shorten pedestrian crossings. Other improvements will consist of constructing a new stormwater management facility within the center island, upgrading the existing drainage system, and installing crosswalks. 

Traffic in the project area will be affected by construction efforts. Parking will not be permitted around work sites during the workday. There may be a need for temporary road closures throughout the area as equipment or materials move in and out of the site. Access to properties driveways may also be impacted for short periods of time while work occurs in front of those particular properties. We ask that motorists follow all posted signage. 

The contractor will be mobilizing equipment on Second Street in a restricted area. Work will begin on Second Street near Rehoboth Avenue and proceed toward Olive Avenue. 

Working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All work is weather dependent. 

The general contractor for this project is Grassbusters Landscaping Co., Inc. The City will have a full-time consultant on-site through the project to help coordinate construction. 

The project is anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2021. 

All questions and comments regarding this project should be directed to the Communications Department at 302-227-6181 ext. 522 or [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your patience throughout this project. 

For additional project information, please visit www.cityofrehoboth.com/government/current-city-projects/lake-avenue-streetscape-phase-ii-improvements-project