City of Bloomfield Hills

2015

Road Improvement Program

Introductions City Commissioners in Attendance City Staff

Jay Cravens, City ManagerJamie Spivy, DPW Foreman

Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc.James Burton, PEMelissa Coatta, PE

Purpose of Meeting Provide an update on the road program Define the scope of the proposed work Review the Construction Schedule, Proposed

Sequencing, & Maintenance of Traffic Plan Answer general questions Opportunity to review work near your home on a

one on one basis

Update Year 9 of the City approved 10 year Road

Improvement Program Vaughn Road and S. Cranbrook Road were

selected for this round of improvements New Water Main Select Drainage Improvements

Disclaimer Plans subject to change due to budgetary

concerns

General Construction IssuesWe aim to minimize:The disruption and inconvenience of constructionIncreased truck traffic

General Construction IssuesWe suggest:Following the proposed detoursAvoid driving through the construction areas (Local Traffic Acceptable)

HRC Field Representative will be available

Underground Installations

Typical Construction

Roadway Grading

Typical Construction

Brick Pavers

Typical Construction

Restoration

Typical Construction

Proposed Schedule Consumers Energy Gas Main Improvements

Not part of City project

Underground (water main, edge drain, storm sewer) Vaughn Road: March 2015 – April 2015 Cranbrook Road: July 2015 – August 2015

Roadwork (to follow underground) Vaughn Road: May 2015 – June 2015 Cranbrook Road: August 2015 – September 2015

Notifications (events, contractors, etc.)

Water Service Schedule Watermain shut down will typically occur for

approximately 4 hours Boiled water advisories may be required Appropriate notification will be distributed

Maintaining Traffic Roads Closed to Thru Traffic

Local traffic only One-way traffic only

Limited Trips = Increase in Contractor Productivity Reduces duration of inconvenience

Areas of Improvement: Vaughn Road

Improvements to Vaughn Road Roadway will be reconstructed

New water main installationCulvert crossing improvementsDrainage improvements

Ditch enclosure pipe and edge drain Catch basin relocation and/or grading

Consistent 22’ road width 1’- 2’ shoulders

Approximately 6,220 feet

Areas of Improvement: S. Cranbrook Road

Improvements to S. Cranbrook Road Roadway will be reconstructed

New water main installationDrainage improvements

Ditch enclosure pipe and edge drain Catch basin relocation and/or grading

Consistent 22’ road width 1’- 2’ shoulders

Approximately 2,900 feet

Previous Project: Epping Looking North

Pre-Construction Completed

Previous Project: Lone Pine

Pre-Construction Completed

Previous Project: Kensington

Pre-Construction Completed

Drainage Improvements Intent is to preserve and protect the road Will be installed in select locations

Looking for input from residents

Drainage Improvements

S. Cranbrook Road - Christ Church of Cranbrook

Vaughn Road - southwest towards Lahser Road

City Right-of-Way Management Utility Installations

Intent of right-of-way is to provide and maintain public infrastructure

Vehicle SafetyRecovery Zone (Clear Zone/Crash Zone)Lateral Offsets

Recommended 4’ to 5’ lateral offset free from obstructions for low volume low speed roads

City Right-of-Way Management Trees within City ROW may be impacted

In-line with utility improvements Overhanging roadway

Aesthetic improvements within City ROW Intent is “Not To Disturb” Will be placed back to the best of the Contractor’s ability

Examples (Brick paver drives, planting beds, stone mailboxes) Will be placed back to meet minimum City requirements

Examples (Guardrails, Concrete drives)

City Right-of-Way Management

City Right-of-Way Management

City Right-of-Way Management

City Right-of-Way Management

City of Bloomfield Hills Road Improvement Program is Interested in Knowing About?Various Concerns Existing Drainage Problems Utilities Irrigation Systems Lighting, Invisible Dog Fences, Landscaping,

etc. Special Events

Road Improvement Program Contacts City website www.bloomfieldhillsmi.net City Hall 248.644.1520

City Manager Jay Cravens Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc.

Jamie Burton, P.E. Associate, LEED AP, CFM 248.454.6363 jburton@hrc-engr.com

Melissa Coatta, P.E. Project Engineer 248.454.6567 mcoatta@hrc-engr.com