Contractor:      B & P Patterson, LLC; Linn, MO
Engineer:          Bartlett & West
Funding:
- $326,325.00 MoDOT TAP Grant
- $236,489.00 Cole County Small Communities Grant
- $   15,000.00 City Cash Match

Work started on July 8^th on Railroad Avenue with the removal of trees. New sidewalks will be constructed, extending the High School Wellness Trail along the south side of Railroad Avenue to McDavitt Street.

The intersection at Railroad Avenue and Simpson Street will be improved, including realignment of the island, new crosswalks from the island to City Hall and from the Simpson Street sidewalk to the island; installation of new signage (stop sign) on Simpson Street at the island to calm traffic and improve safety through the intersection.  Railroad Avenue will be paved in the area in and around the island, as well as Simpson Street and south to Minnie Street.  Traffic control signage will be in place, and flaggers will be present when necessary.

The Sidewalk portion of the project will continue, replacing existing deficient sidewalk along City Hall/Bea’s Place/Methodist Church (Simpson St) and filling in gaps along Simpson to Route C with ADA-compliant sidewalks.

Completion date is October 31, 2025.

Contractors:  Jefferson Asphalt; Jefferson City, MO
BlackRoads Paving; Waynesville, MO
Funding:
- $114,000.00 Cole County Public Works Sales Tax – Special Allocation Grant

Jefferson Asphalt repaired/patched several areas, including the intersection of Marion and Jefferson Streets, in preparation for BlackRoads Paving to apply sealant to all streets within the community. Work is scheduled to begin the week of July 21^st and is anticipated to be completed within three (3) weeks.  The area in and around City Hall will not be treated due to the Intersection project and new paving associated with it.  All efforts will be made to keep one lane open at all times; however, occasional closures may be required.  BlackRoads will provide a schedule identifying the timeframe that can be expected for the affected streets; they will work with residents regarding driveway access and parking.  The schedule will be posted on Facebook and the city’s website and updated as needed.  Updates will be provided throughout the project.

Contractor:      Higgins Asphalt Paving Company; Tipton, MO
Engineer:          MECO Engineering
Funding:
- $267,886.00 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
- $  40,000.00 City Cash Match

This recently awarded project will concentrate on the area in and around City Park.  Construction will include the complete reconstruction of Hatler Street from Route C to the Community Pool, including stormwater improvements/curb and gutter; restoration/repaving of South Simpson

Street from Route C to Park Street; and repaving of Park Street from the elementary school to Hatler Street.   A pre-construction conference is scheduled for Thursday, August 14^th, 5:00 PM at City Hall.   The start of construction is anticipated by September 1^st.