PROJECT OVERVIEW
This downtown project will transform an underutilized space into a vibrant, multi-functional, and universally accessible area, encouraging year-round events, activities, and social interaction. See project rendering below.
Key elements of the project include:
Construction is set to begin by April 22, 2024, with an anticipated completion date of August 29, 2024. Parking lot 3 and 10 will be closed until August 29, 2024.
There are 11 City parking lots for staff, customers, and renters to utilize during the construction. See the map below.
Yes. All 11 City parking lots, have ADA parking spaces available as well as an on-street ADA parking space on both East Broadway and East Illinois street. Additionally, the sidewalks on the south side of Broadway and east side of Main Street will remain ADA accessible.
Yes. Access to the site will be limited during the project. The public will be able to observe the project’s progress from a safe distance.
Construction will be contained to the site, and additional street closures will be limited, except for periodic equipment staging. Traffic from the Mosher Street “curve” or “connector” will be rerouted onto Main and Washington.
Information about the project, including temporary street closures or detours, will be provided on the City’s website, blog, and social media channels, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yes. Construction will be limited to Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERIES
Will construction impact public transportation routes and stops in the downtown area?
No. Door-to-door service from I-RIDE will remain intact, with the only exception being temporary road closures during equipment staging.
No. Deliveries will not be impacted, except for temporary road closures during equipment staging.
Stacie Tewari, City Engineer: stewari@mt-pleasant.org or 989-779-5404
Michelle Sponseller, Downtown Development Director: msponseller@mt-pleasant.org or 989-779-5348
Aaron Desentz, City Manager: manager@mt-pleasant.org or 989-779-5321