E Wilson Street and E Doty Street Reconstruction
May 16, 2025 Update
The Contractor continues to make progress restoring the remaining sections of E Wilson St. Concrete restoration work will continue through the week of May 19th. The first layer of asphalt paving for the 100 Block of E Wilson St (Pinckney to King) is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd. The Contractor will maintain local access to businesses/residents on this block, however, there will be short delays during asphalt operations immediately in front of driveways. Over the week of May 26th, Findorff will be removing their tower crane and construction elevator currently used for the on-going development at 109 E Wilson, the 100 Block of E Wilson (Pinckney to King) will remain closed during this week for the crane/elevator removal operations. Final asphalt paving and remaining finishing work is anticipated to occur over the first two weeks of June with construction expected to be complete by mid-June.
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Project Information
Project Overview
The City is planning the reconstruction of E Wilson St from MLK Blvd to S Franklin St and E Doty St from MLK Blvd to King St in 2024. The project improvements include replacement of existing pavement and pavement base, curb and gutter, sanitary sewer main and laterals, storm sewer, and porting of the water main. Damaged sections of sidewalk will also be replaced or as needed to install sewer service laterals. In addition, a new cycle track will be installed along E Wilson St as part of this project.
Project Limits
E Wilson St – Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to S Franklin St
E Doty St - Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to King St
Project Schedule
Start of Construction – April 2024 (tentative)
End of Construction – October 2024 (tentative)
Business Resources
City's Road Reconstruction Business Guide
Public Involvement
There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates, times and locations are indicated below:
Public Information Meetings
A public information meeting was held on Dec. 7, 2023. Thank you to all who attended. Materials presented at the meeting, along with a video recording of the meeting may be accessed under project updates.
City Process, Meetings
Common Council: 01/ 23/ 2024 (Tentative)
Board of Public Works: 01/ 10/ 2024
Mailings
Board of Public Works Public Hearing (July 10, 2024): Schedule of Assessments
Letter to property owners, Fact and Detail Sheet, Assessments (Dec. 26, 2023)
Common Council Public Hearing January 24, 2024: Public Hearing Notice, Assessments
Start of Construction Mailing: Fact and Details Sheet