Bremen Town Attorney Anthony Wagner and Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy continue to work on obtaining easements for the upcoming downtown revitalization project.
Crews from the Indiana Department of Transportation will do an extensive street rehabilitation project on U.S. 6 in downtown Bremen this year. Along with that, the Town of Bremen is working to include a downtown streetscape improvement project within a three-block span at the time the roads are revamped. New sidewalks and curbs are a part of the process along with new and improved lighting.
Another phase of the downtown project is a flex street on South Jackson Street that can be utilized for a host of events including a pavilion and parking along with a gathering space, building façade updates through the town’s façade grant renovation program, outside dining areas, lighting, parking, the addition of a bike lane, and renovating alleys with lighting and art to make them a more friendly space.
Weldy said Monday night that he’s gotten several signatures from downtown business owners as far as the easements go and will work to get the rest this week. He’s mailed a few of them who aren’t in town and those are anticipated to be returned soon.
The downtown project is anticipated to begin following the Firemen’s Festival parade in June.
