Costly Steps Needed to Complete Highland Avenue Reconstruction
PLYMOUTH-There are two more phases needed complete the Highland Avenue Reconstruction Project. The undertaking has been ongoing since 2002, and there is no definitive date when it will be done.
"The problem with Highland Ave. is that it used to be a state road, the town took it over years ago-they were concrete roads, there is 6 inches of concrete under those roads, and when that starts to heave there is a lot of cracking in the road, " says Jim Boucher of Plymouth's Highway Department.
The first phase extended from 2002-2003, which was the overhauling of Highland Ave. from Langdon Street to Broadway Street. The project consisted of adding new sidewalks and putting in new drainage systems. The topcoat of the pavement was laid down in 2003. The project cost an estimated 600, 000 dollars.
The second phase of the project is reconstructing Broadway Street to Old Ward Bridge Road. The engineering for the project is in process and the town will be responsible for paying forty percent of it.
"For the most part Highland Ave. is comfortable to drive on. Parts of it are sketchy, like up by the high school there are a lot of potholes." says PSU student Annette Beaudoin.
The final phase will be the most expensive. This portion will rebuild Broadway Street to Tenney Mountain Highway; the estimated cost is 1.5 million dollars. The town has received eighty percent in grants from State Aid, and will be responsible for paying twenty percent of the total cost.
"It's good that the town is redoing the roads, the conditions are poor. I wish the project would move around more quickly. I get nervous driving on the roads near Hannaford. I fear for my vehicle every time I hit one of those cracks a little too fast," says Paul Fournier, resident of Plymouth.
Get Top Stories Delivered Weekly
Recent theclockonline News Articles
Discuss This Article
MOST POPULAR THECLOCKONLINE
Campton Elementary School 8th Grade Silent Auction & Spaghetti Dinner By Rebecca Tgibedes
Will You? By Isabelle Elsasser
Summer in the Sunflowers By Emily Holleran
Student Spotlight: Sabrina Siegel By Justine Walsh
GET TOP STORIES DELIVERED WEEKLY
FOLLOW OUR NEWSPAPER
LATEST THECLOCKONLINE NEWS
RECENT THECLOCKONLINE CLASSIFIEDS
OUTSIDE THE LINES
- Tips For Improving Mental Health
- New Writers and Illustrators Win Decades-Old Science...
- Moving Resources For Military Families
- Historic Agreement Signed By Red Cross and Armed Forces
- Salonpas® Brand Stands the Test of Time
- Tips to “Yard Your Way” This Spring
- Upgraded Upstate Power Grid Will Deliver a Smarter,...
- A Story To Sing About
- The Gap in Gum Care: Why Caring For Your Teeth’s F...
- Top Tips for Signature Scents and Better-Smelling Laundry
FROM AROUND THE WEB
- BookTrib’s Bites: Jump into Spring with These Four Reads
- The Untold Story of GoDaddy Founder’s Traumatic Life a...
- La Semana del Aprendizaje Juvenil destaca las oportunidades
- BookTrib's Bites: Four Captivating Spring Reads
- Moms Kick Back with Mamaritas
- Generac Urges Americans to Prepare for Power Outages Early
- Youth Apprenticeship Week Spotlights Opportunities
- New Expo Showcases AI Innovation
- Self-Care and Mental Health Tips for Caregivers
- Adventure Awaits: Discover the Playset that Brings...
COLLEGE PRESS RELEASES
- NOW Available: Comcast Launches NOW Brand Prepaid Internet and Mobile Services Nationwide
- Guidenar Launches New Career Test for Gen Z
- GotIt! Education Offers MathGPT Free to All State & Community Colleges
- Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show
- Semiconductor Research Corp unveils 2024 Research Call, $13.8M Funding