Work on the Flora Street railroad crossing near the Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation (PIDCO) is expected next week.
Continue readingWork Scheduled on Railroad Crossing in Plymouth
Jefferson, Center Street Stoplight to Undergo Repairs
The flashing stoplight at the intersection of Jefferson and Center Streets in Plymouth has some drivers happy with the better flow of traffic, but Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night that efforts are being made to make improvements at that intersection.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW Members Hear Speeding Complaints
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members heard complaints about speeding vehicles in the area of Alexander Street and Jim Nelson Drive.
Continue readingInclement Weather Delays Plymouth Paving, Sidewalk Projects
The rainy weather has put a damper on some ongoing paving and sidewalk projects in the City of Plymouth.
Continue readingLight Poles to be Updated on Kingston Road in Plymouth
Agreements will be drawn up between the City of Plymouth and residents on Kingston Road where new light poles will be installed along the Highland Court area.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW Discusses Banner Placement on Michigan Street
Requests for banners that are placed above Michigan Street in Plymouth will continue to go through the Blueberry Festival office, but crews from the Plymouth Street Department will hang the banners.
Continue readingParking Restrictions Approved on Novelty Street in Plymouth
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members discussed parking restrictions on Novelty Street.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth to Submit Community Crossing Grant Application
Bids for the 2019 street and sidewalk projects were opened by Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi during the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Monday.
Continue readingPlymouth Library Parking to be Restricted during Project
A project at the Plymouth Public Library will cause parking issues for the next two days on the east side of the building.
Plymouth BOW, City Council to Meet in Newly Remodeled Chambers Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety and the Plymouth City Council meetings will be held in the newly remodeled Council Chambers for the first time tonight.
Bids Opened for Fall Street and Sidewalk Projects in Plymouth
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members opened bids last week for the upcoming street and sidewalk projects.
Plymouth BOW Considers Parking Request
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members considered a request to place no parking signs on the south side Crimson Lane to accommodate the flow of traffic there.
Plymouth BOW Approves Resolution for Land Transfer
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members discussed a resolution Monday night accepting the transfer of property at 500 E. LaPorte Street from the Marshall County Commissioners.
Plymouth BOW Discusses Sidewalk Requests
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members discussed sidewalk requests during their recent meeting.
Plymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where two more sidewalk requests will be brought before the board. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt previously said the department may not be able to take on any more projects this year, but the board will review the requests. City Engineer Rick Gaul will also have an update on the Laporte Street footbridge Continue reading
Plymouth BOW Approves Lifting Parking Restrictions on Water Street
Mayor Mark Senter asked the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night to rescind the two-hour parking restriction on Water Street between Garro and Washington Streets.
Plymouth Street Department, Park Department Assessing Damage
Over 400 tons of sand was hauled in to fill sandbags for Plymouth residents. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night that about $3,500 was spent to haul the sand and get sand bags. He said the sand bags don’t store very well, but will do what he can.
Plymouth Street Department to Update Lighting
The Plymouth Street Department’s main building and cold storage will get a lighting upgrade.
Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth City Council members last week that they are no longer able to find the fluorescent bulbs for the building at a reasonable rate. A light survey was done by the members of the company who completed other lighting projects for other city buildings. It was determined that the fixtures to accommodate LED lighting would cost nearly $30,000. The street department crew will install the fixtures.
Plymouth City Officials to Look into Detour for Road Reconstruction
Plymouth City officials are looking into a possible detour as INDOT has planned reconstruction of the Baker Ditch Crossing this summer.
City Engineer Rick Gaul explained to the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday that that the ditch crossing is east of the State Road 17 intersection and west of the interchange on U.S. 31.
Crews Continue Work on Plymouth Sidewalk Projects
Walsh and Kelly crews have started work on the fall sidewalk projects in Plymouth approved for this year. Street paving will wait until the spring, according to Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt.
“They’re doing a lot of the concrete curb work,” explained Marquardt. “They felt like they could get all of that done this year and do all of the paving come spring. They’ve been working on North Street and Walnut and Center Streets. Their goal is to get everything done curb-wise before the asphalt plants close and get asphalt back around the curbs. They will finish up sidewalks for the season and come and pave in the spring.” Continue reading
