Columbus overlay project to begin Friday

Milestone Contractors is set to begin work for the City of Columbus’ 2018 Overlay Phase 1 project. The Columbus City Engineer’s Office says the schedule is as follows:

Friday, July 13:
Patching
1st Street from Franklin Street to Lafayette Street;
5th Street from Lafayette Street to Pearl Street;
7th Street from Franklin Street to Lafayette Street

Monday, July 16:
Patching
Forrest Drive from Maple Street to 27th Street ;
Illinois Street from Brooks Street to Gladstone Avenue

Also on the Monday, crews are scheduled to begin replacing concrete cross gutters on Flintwood Drive at the intersections of Yellowwood Drive, Magnolia Street, 29th Street and Miami Drive. Officials say that construction will take place one intersection at a time. That intersection will be closed. Approximately one week later, crews will begin installing underdrains at these same locations.

City officials say that you need to be aware of workers and any “No Parking” signs that will be temporarily posted in the area.