Streetscape Update

One of the very visible – and tangible – elements of the Stellar Communities project is streetscaping.  Among the many projects we are undertaking in this area includes the reconfiguration of Anderson Street.  The current proposal is to make Anderson Street the official entrance to the DePauw University campus .  The streetscaping will result in a sense of place, as well as a safe and secure pedestrian pathway for residents, students and visitors.

While the Indiana Department of Transportation is funding the project, DePauw is investing $1.2 million, which will serve as the local match for this portion of the streetscaping work.  DePauw’s investment in the project will provide for the city’s required 20 percent match for additional expected street projects and infrastructure improvements to parts of Washington Street, Locust, Spring, College, Vine, and Indiana Streets.

So what’s new?  The City will be submitting our application to INDOT for streetscaping work in the coming weeks.  We’ve completed the historic review and design for Anderson Street and selected Cripe Architects/Engineers to perform the preliminary engineering services.  Our application for work on Indiana Street has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration.  We have received our DES number – DES is the designation number that INDOT uses to track all projects – for the Indiana Street work, and INDOT has established a letting date for January 2013.   At the same time, we are in the process of submitting funding requests for other street projects and infrastructure work.  Check back to learn when those improvements will be coming to a street near you!

Greencastle - US 231 Traffic Update

18 Oct, 2023
US 231 – North Jackson Street Traffic Update (Greencastle, Ind.) INDOT has started construction on the US 231 storm sewer work on North Jackson St. Northbound traffic and southbound traffic are being controlled by a traffic signal system. Drivers may be delayed by the signals; however, most drivers will not need to detour off of US 231. Truck traffic is asked to use the official detour of US 36, SR 75, and SR 240 or US 40. Work to install the storm sewer is expected to take four to six weeks. Upon completion of the work, INDOT will remove the traffic signal system and traffic flow will return to normal. During the work period, the following cross street intersections are closed at US 231: Frazier Street – west of US 231/North Jackson Street Frazier Street – east of US 231/North Jackson Street Earp Street – west of US 231/North Jackson Street  Elizabeth Street – west of US 231/North Jackson Street Drivers are reminded that the College St. to Frazier St. connection to US 231 is closed to through traffic. This route cannot be used to circumvent the construction zone. Drivers are also reminded that Madison St. is not available for a construction by-pass north of Green Street. At the north end of Madison St., Depot St. is one-way westbound which does not provide access to US 231. Muffler Connection, Dr. Scamahorn’s Animal Medical Clinic, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, and the Putnam County Museum can all be accessed from US 231/North Jackson St. Please note that the Farm Bureau Insurance driveway on Frazier St. is closed. Keener’s Mower Sales and Humphrey’s Outdoor Power are accessible from North Madison Street. Keener’s via Elizabeth St. and Humphrey’s via Frazier St. Drivers exiting Muffler Connection, the Animal Medical Clinic and Farm Bureau Insurance are reminded to use the signal buttons to ensure a safe exit from these businesses. Drivers are urged to use caution and to travel slowly in the construction zone.

Greencastle - 2023 Fall Leaf Pick Up

17 Oct, 2023
GREENCASTLE ANNUAL FALL LEAF PICK-UP (Greencastle, Ind.) The Department of Public Works will begin the annual leaf pick-up on October 23 and run through November 30. The Department asks that residents in the city limits rake their leaves only, no limbs or other debris, to the curb or between the sidewalk and the street. For those who do not have a curb or sidewalk, please put your leaves out near the street, but not in the street. Please do not rake leaves into the street. The Department will be following the trash routes, so please have leaves ready for pick-up the day before your normal trash pick-up day. The Department will only go through each day’s route once during the week unless our efforts are ahead of schedule. Holidays will be run the day before, if possible, along with the regular route for the day. Veterans Day, Friday, November 10, will be run on Thursday, November 9. The Thursday and Friday routes of Thanksgiving break will be run on Wednesday, November 22. For updates and schedule changes, please check the local newspapers, the local radio station, and the City’s Facebook page. Weather and equipment breakdowns may impact the schedule. The city composts the leaves that are collected each year. After composting for a period of time, the materials are used to support community plantings and gardens. Also, please note that the Putnam County Yard West Site will close for the season at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023. Regular hours are Monday and Wednesday from Noon until 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please dispose of twigs, limbs and other yard waste at this site. Please see https://irp.cdn-website.com/0e04815a/files/uploaded/Fee-Sheet.pdf for more information about the Putnam County Yard Waste Site. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Greencastle - Locust Street Reconstruction Project Update

20 Sep, 2023
City announces Locust Street is Open to Traffic (Greencastle, Ind.) The City of Greencastle announced today that Locust Street is now open to traffic. The public is asked to continue to use caution when driving on the street as some construction work will continue. While Locust Street is open, street lights will be installed this week, resulting in construction vehicles and workers along the street. Trees along the street also will be planted in the coming weeks. Residents may notice a water truck in the area tending to the new sod and grass. Watering will be following a set schedule for several weeks. Residents are asked not to park on the street during normal work hours to allow contractors to have access to the area to complete the remaining work. The project was funded by the Indiana Department of Transportation and the City of Greencastle. Improvements include storm drainage, curbs, sidewalks, ADA ramps, paving, lighting and landscaping. The upcoming US 231 project along Washington Street will tie into the new storm sewer lines. The intersection of Locust and Washington also will see some additional improvements with the US 231 work. The city greatly appreciates the patience of the public and nearby residents. The public is reminded to use caution and be aware of construction traffic and workers in the area.
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