Front Street Road Project nearly complete

Crescent City Public Works Director Dave Yeager delivered an overall thumbs up for the Front Street Road project.

When The Triplicate asked Yeager about glitches in finishing the $3.3 million project, he lamented, “the Smith River Fire complex understandably diverted contractors to more pressing issues related to public safety along 199.”

Other than the reality that the rainy season is now here, the project has been an enormous success according to Yeager. What’s been done remains to be competed:

• Asphalt paving has been completed between G and I streets

• All sidewalks have been completed and are compliant with the American with Disabilities Act.

• All Street lighting has been installed and is functioning.

• Seven crosswalks between H and I streets have yet to be completed for pedestrian access via Stamps Way.

• Concrete stamping will now begin. As the concrete needs to cure for about a week, dry weather is essential.

This portion of the project utilized approximately $1.8 million. Pending good weather conditions, the new road will be accessible the first week of January.

In April, groundbreaking will begin from I Street to the intersection of Play Drive. Funding of approximately $1.5 million has been secured. The city extends its appreciation for community patience as this project nears completion.