CLEARFIELD – Improving the appearance and functionality of a community is often the goal of a streetscape project and a variety of partners can be needed to bring that goal to fruition.
The Clearfield Streetscape Project that started last month came to life as a partnership between Clearfield Borough, the Federal Highway Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. It is a Transportation Enhancement project made possible by federal and local funding, with oversight provided by PennDOT.
In order to complete the project, the existing trees had to be removed. According to Clearfield Borough Manager Leslie Stott, the removed trees will be replaced with new ones.
“We had considerable public input before the project started” Stott said. “The majority opinion was positive in regard to the tree replacement plan. It’s important for residents to understand that four different, environmentally friendly varieties of trees will be used for the new planting.
“The new trees are more conducive to the downtown environment. We’re excited for residents to see the results. The goal of the project is to make our downtown area more visually appealing and to have hardscapes and plantings that can be used and appreciated for many, many years”
Work items covered by the contract include sidewalk installation, stamped concrete, tree and grass plantings, new and re-set lighting, ADA curb ramps, and utilities. Work is taking place on Second and Front streets (both Route 153) between Cherry and Bridge (Route 322) streets, and on Market Street (Route 1004) between Front and Third streets.
Drivers will find lane closures through the work areas and are reminded to use caution in work zones, obey posted speed limits and always buckle up.
M & B Services LLC of Clarion is the contractor on this $2.8 million project. Work will continue through October and will complete in 2015. All work is weather and schedule dependent.
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