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1. When will work on Grimes street begin?

Grimes Street is in the design phase. Plans are to address drainage issues and reconstruct the street in 2018.

2. Does the Grimes Street project include addressing drainage issues and widening the road?

Yes. Grimes Street will receive new curb and gutter and a storm sewer pipe, which will carry water down Anna Street to be dumped into the ditch by McPherson High School. Plans also include widening Grimes Street during the reconstruction process.

3. Will improvements made to Grimes Street result in increased traffic patterns?

Once reconstructed, it is anticipated Grimes Street will have an increase in traffic and the City will analyze traffic flow to determine if additional stop signs are needed.

4. What is the construction on North High Drive near McPherson High School?

Two separate projects are under construction along North High Drive. The first project replaces lift station #4 with the new lift station being placed on McPherson High School property. The second project is a new sewer line located in the alley between Myers Street and Barber Street. The line runs from Anna Street to Loomis Street and ties into the sewer along North High Drive.

5. What type of repairs will be made on Walnut Street?

Work along Walnut Street from First Street to National Street will include curb and gutter repairs, roadway milling and patching and a two-inch asphalt overlay.

6. Which streets are slated for a mill and overlay during 2017?

Walnut Street will be milled and overlaid from First Street to National Street.

7. What small road projects are currently underway?

The street department has numerous small projects on the list to complete, which includes repairing potholes.

8. What projects are scheduled to be completed before the end of 2020?

Upcoming projects include Walnut Street (mill patch and overlay); North Front Street (reconstruction from McDonald’s to Champlin Street); South Front Street (mill, patch and overlay); Hartup Street (total reconstruction from Kansas Avenue to First Street) and Elizabeth Street (total reconstruction from Hartup Street to Park Street). If the sales tax passes, the City will have completed all eight quadrant-selected projects and many more.