Media Contact: Mike Crowe, Director of Public Service
mcrowe@wilmingtonoh.org
937-382-6509
**Construction to Begin on Four Pedestrian Crossings**
LOCATION – Wilmington, Ohio
The City of Wilmington, announces 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. Construction will begin on Monday, September 30 and the project is scheduled to be completed no later than November 15. Work will begin at the Holmes Elementary location and will last approximately 3 weeks. The Thorne Avenue/Wilmington High School location is scheduled to begin October 21 and last approximately 2 weeks. Construction of the Nelson Ave. and S. South St. 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 office of the Director of Public Service, (937) 382-6509.
RELEASED BY
Michael Crowe
Director of Public Service
City of Wilmington