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Improvements to High Street and Kingstown Road (Route 108)
Main Street to North Road
South Kingstown, RI
Purpose of Project
• To revitalize the roadway corridor
• Mitigate flooding in several problem areas through replacement of the drainage system
• Improve pedestrian safety
• Improve sidewalks and enhance ADA compliance
Project Scope
• Pavement Replacement• New Sidewalks, Wheelchair Ramps, and Granite Curbing
• Stamped Concrete Crosswalks• Improved Signing and Pavement Striping• Drainage System Replacement/Catchment• Coordination with municipal utilities for advance contracts– Gas– Water
Proposed Sidewalks / Wheelchair Ramps and Crosswalks
• Installation of new ADA compliant concrete sidewalk throughout entire length of High Street
• Installation of ADA compliant concrete wheelchair ramps at every street corner and crossing
• Replacement of crosswalks
• Installation of granite curbing
Proposed Drainage
• High Street– Entirely new closed system of pipes and structures– Improved collection on western side streets
• Route 108– Additional structures and pipes added to existing system to increase catchment and capacity
– Additional curbing added to more effectively define gutter lines and eliminate ponding
– Cleaning and flushing of existing pipes / structures to remain
Construction
• Construction anticipated to begin Spring 2014
• Traffic during construction will consist of a standard 1 lane closure with alternating traffic
• Work schedule to be coordinated with school calender