The City of Pierre has firmed up its plan for street paving in 2025, and it includes more than 40 blocks of city street.
The $1.9 million contract was awarded to Morris, Inc., the lone bidder. The contract includes street maintenance, complete street rebuilds, mill and overlay work, thin lifts, as well as patching.
“Our most visible piece of this contract is a stretch of Broadway Ave. between Euclid and Jefferson Avenues. The contractor will mill off the top layer and replace it,” said Nick Waters, City Engineer.
According to Waters, the contract also includes several blocks that include underground utility work and a variety of smaller projects throughout the community.
“Although this is a big contract with lots of pieces, the biggest road construction project happening in Pierre this season is the reconstruction of Euclid Avenue,” said Waters. “That’s a South Dakota Dept. of Transportation (SDDOT) project, but one that will likely impact the traveling public the most.”
The city owns the utilities located under Euclid Avenue and will replace water main while the SDDOT has the street opened up for construction.
Paving contract work will begin as soon as the weather allows.
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