Tag: Street

Street Reconstruction Projects to Begin June 1

Two street reconstruction projects are slated to begin on June 1, 2023 with a projected completion date of August 2, 2023. Improvements will be made to the following areas:

  • Gaylord Street between Washington and University Street
  • Palmer Street between Main and University Street

During reconstruction the asphalt pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalk and handicap access ramps will be removed and replaced. Some storm sewer work will also take place.

Driveway Access will be maintained as much as possible. At times residents may need to park on a side street.  Advanced notification will be provided via a door tag.

Garbage Collection: Residents will need to bring their garbage cans and recycling to the nearest side street while their block is under construction. The Contractor can offer assistance, if needed.

Mail delivery will not be affected. 

Water Service:  Interruptions to water service is not anticipated.

If you have questions, concerns, or you need a special accommodation due to a physical disability, please contact: 

Bill Ernst                                              City of Mt. Pleasant                 (989) 779-5406

Stacie Tewari, City Engineer               City of Mt. Pleasant                (989) 779-5404

Crapo Street Reconstruction Project to Begin August 1

The Crapo Street reconstruction project (between Broadway and High Street) is scheduled to begin on August 1 with an anticipated completion date of October 22, 2022. During this time, asphalt pavement, curbs and gutters, and water main will be removed and replaced. There will be partial sidewalk replacements completed and a section of new sidewalk installed. The street will be reconstructed at the same width and re-striped to shift parking to the west side of the street.   

Street Closure and Access

Crapo Street will be closed to thru traffic between Broadway and High Street for the duration of the project. Residents will have direct access off of Crapo Street except when work is being done on their driveways and during asphalt paving operations. The Contractor (McGuirk Sand & Gravel of Mt. Pleasant) will notify residents prior to the work beginning on their driveway. During this time, residents will be asked to park on the nearest side street.

Residents on Illinois and Heritage Court will have direct access from their homes off of Crapo Street, except when work is being done at the intersection of Illinois and Crapo.

Entrances to The Laurels, DaVita Dialysis, and the medical professional buildings on Crapo Street will remain open.

Trash Collection: Residents should write their address on all trash cans and recycling bins and place those containers out for collection no later than 7 a.m. on Thursday. The contractor is responsible for moving trash and recycle bins to pre-designated collection areas and returning the containers to property owners after collection. The contractor is not responsible for moving trash and recycling containers if items are not out for pick-up by 7 a.m. on Thursday.

Mail delivery will not be affected. 

Water Service:  Interruptions to water service is anticipated. The contractor will notifiy residents in advance via a door tag.

If you have questions, concerns, or you need a special accommodation due to a physical disability, please contact: 

Bill Ernst, Engineering Tech                City of Mt. Pleasant                (989) 779-5406

Stacie Tewari, City Engineer               City of Mt. Pleasant                (989) 779-5404