Oliver, from Harry to Kellogg, will undergo improvements in 2009, with work slated to begin on Jan. 5 if weather allows. A public information meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 29 at Victory Baptist Center, 812 South Oliver.

The $5.9 million reconstruction project will widen Oliver to provide a five-lane roadway including four through lanes and a center two-way turn lane.  Right turn lanes will be installed at Parklane Shopping Center.  New traffic signals will be installed at the intersections of Oliver at Harry and Lincoln, with dual turn lanes at all four approaches to Harry.

The storm water sewer system will be upgraded and a five-foot wide sidewalk will be constructed along both sides of the street. Water and sewer line improvements are also part of the project.

Traffic on Oliver will be limited to one lane in each direction, and left turns at Harry and Lincoln will be restricted during much of the project.  Traffic on Harry and Lincoln also will be restricted to one lane in each direction for three of the four phases of the project.  Access to businesses will be maintained during construction. 

The projected completion date for the construction work is Oct. 31, 2009.   Restoration of turf areas will be in the spring of 2010. 

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