Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com
Motorists on East Green Bay Street might want to plan a little additional time for their travels starting Monday as they can expect to run into a detour to route them around the reconstruction of the Hamlin Street intersection.
Hamlin Street is undergoing a major reconstruction project from Fifth to Schurz streets; one of several major capital improvement projects slated for this year. It will include the full reconstruction of the intersection at Green Bay Street, including the replacement of underground utilities.
The detour for those headed east — and vice versa for those coming the other way — will take drivers north to Fifth Street when they hit Lincoln Street and take them along Fifth Street to Fairview Avenue, which will take them back to Green Bay Street.
Local traffic between Lincoln Street and Fairview Avenue will still be open for those wanting to visit stores and businesses along East Green Bay Street, according to Eddie Sheppard, the city’s public works coordinator.
“But at Hamlin Street, you won’t be able to get through,” he said.
The closure could be in effect for up to 20 days, Sheppard said.
Dorner Inc. of Luxemburg was awarded the bid for this year’s street reconstruction projects in the amount of $2.18 million. The Hamlin Street project was budgeted at $282,000
Other major street reconstruction projects scheduled this year include Franklin Street, from First to Third streets; Franklin Street, from Oshkosh to Wescott streets; Division Street, from Hamlin Street to 500 feet east; Schurz Street, from Hamlin to 500 feet east; and storm sewer repairs on the north lane of East Green Bay Street, from Green Bay Court to Arlington Street.