The City of New Albany is asking the public to attend a kick-off meeting for proposed improvements to McDonald Lane from Grant Line Road to Charlestown Road.

At the meeting, City officials will explain the preliminary plans to improve McDonald Lane and ask the public to provide input and feedback.

“We’re excited to be moving forward on this project that will benefit so many residents,” said Mayor Doug England. “Public input is vital to ensure the street improvements are the best fit for our community.”

The proposed upgrades to McDonald Lane will be primarily funded with federal money. Planned changes include revamping the existing pavement to a two-lane roadway with curbs and a new storm sewer system. Safety improvements for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, including realignment of the existing 90-degree curves, the addition of turn?lanes, as well as the incorporation of sidewalks and/or a pedestrian pathway.

Survey work has already been completed for the project and environmental studies and preliminary design of various improvement options have begun. The project is expected to be ready for construction in 2013.

“We invite all members of our community to join us at the kick?off meeting,” England said. “We need your input because early involvement by residents will help make this a better project.”

Only residents, he added, can provide the on-the-ground concerns of those who travel or live near McDonald Lane. The meeting will feature an informal open-house session where interested persons will have an opportunity to view project displays, receive informational handouts, and talk to project representatives one-on-one while having questions and concerns addressed. Officials from the City of New Albany, along with their design consultants from Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates, Inc. will be on hand to answer questions. The public will also have the opportunity to provide written comments on the improvement project.

The City would like to encourage the community to attend this public information meeting and to learn more about this project. We look forward to meeting with you and soliciting your input as this project continues to develop.

Details

WHAT: McDonald Lane Kick?Off Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 6:30 p.m. (Brief formal presentation at 6:45pm)
WHERE: Our Lady of Perpertual Help, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany, Indiana 47150
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Please contact John Rosenbarger with the City of New Albany at 948-5333 or email at jrosenbarger@cityofnewalbany.com.