Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project

FLORENCE- Cascade Civil Corporation will begin construction in the area of 26th and 27th streets shortly. The project consists of installing new sidewalks along the south side of 26th Street between Oak Street and Hwy 101; new sidewalk on the north side of 26th Street from Oak Street to the fire station employee parking lot; sidewalk infill along the north side of 27th Street between Pine Street right-of-way and the car wash; paved pedestrian pathway in the Pine Street right-of-way between 27th and 28th streets (completes the existing paved path); and new ADA ramps on Oak Street at 26th and 27th streets.

Surveying activities started June 10th and contractor will begin moving in equipment June 19th. Actual construction activities are scheduled to begin Monday June 22nd. The project is schedule to be completed by the end of September 2020. Please proceed cautiously through the work zones or take alternate routes when necessary.

Florence Public Works would like to extend our thanks to the public for their patience as we begin this very important project that will provide safe, accessible routes for the community within these street corridors. Although we have planned the construction well and have worked hard to minimize any inconvenience, due to the nature of this construction project there will be slight inconveniences, particularly to the residents that live along the route of construction. The City sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience we or the contractor might cause during this project and we will certainly try to minimize those inconveniences.

If there are any questions regarding the project or if there are residents that live on the impacted street(s) that need special accommodations, please fell free to call Public Works at 541-997-4106. Florence Public Works will work with the contractor to provide accommodations as best as possible.

This project was made possible by a $346,400 Safe Routes to School grant the City received from the Oregon Department of Transportation to improve, educate and encourage children on safely walking or biking to the Siuslaw Schools area through the construction of sidewalks, bike paths and enhanced safety crossings.

If you have questions about this project, please contact the City of Florence Public Works Department at 541-997-4106.