HOWDY!

This is your invitation to attend a Community Round Up and Groundbreaking for How the West was One, a major road & streetscape project slated to begin mid-May. You will have an opportunity to learn about ALL the details on Wednesday, May 1 from 6-8 pm at 918 W. Nine Mile Road,  Please refer to the HWO Timeline at the left for other important dates. 

SCOPE OF PROJECT

The West Nine Mile Water Main Replacement, Resurfacing & Phase IV Streetscape Project (aka: How the West was One - HWO)) will be a dominating factor in Downtown Ferndale this May-November 2013, a project in partnership with the City of Ferndale, Ferndale DDA and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). This major undertaking will significantly change the west end of West Nine Mile Road between Planavon and Pinecrest, and will ultimately produce a better quality environment for all downtown users. It will, however, be no small task and it will create many challenges for normal day-to-day business and commuting.

How the West was One is scheduled to begin in May and be completed by November 2013, contingent upon contractor timelines, MDOT and weather of course.  In May, the construction area will be prepped which includes the removal of ALL public street lights between Livernois & Pinecrest, placement of construction materials, traffic control equipment and barricades. Refer to construction dates below.   

2013 STAGE OF CONSTRUCTION:

Stage I -- The Big Dig Water Main Replacement -- North side of West Nine Mile, Planavon to Pinecrest.  May-July

Stage II -- Gussy Up I - Streetscape Construction -- North side of West Nine Mile, Livernois to Pinecrest,  July-August

Stage III -- Gussy Up II - Streetscape Construction - South side of West Nine Mile, Livernois to Pinecrest, Sept.-Nov.

Throughout the run of the project, the Ferndale DDA will do its best to keep you informed and up to date on progress of the project.  Please visit our website at www.DowntownFerndale.com, Downtown Ferndale on facebook, follow us on Twitter, tune into our YouTube channel and see what we are pinning on Pinterest.  In addition, those who sign up will receive weekly updates via The Pony Express Eblast -- sent directly to your inbox from weekly construction meetings.  

We know the road ahead may sometimes treacherous so we are asking for your patience and your continued shopping and dining in Downtown Ferndale. .

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the DDA at 248-546-1632.   We are here to inform and help!

Sincerely,

Cristina Sheppard-Decius, CMSM

Executive Director

Ferndale DDA

• Every time you see the Sheriff's Badge with the Yellow Banner, know that it's news about HWO.
• Traffic will be reduced to two (2) lanes of traffic during construction.
• Driveway access for businesses will be maintained with periodic partial closures.
• Water service will be interrupted at least twice during Stage I, up to five hours, but Contractor will do their best to work around business needs. Please make sure to mention your needs at the meeting.
• Signage along 9 Mile will indicate ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN
• Construction Inspector will be on-site during all work hours, but in case you have questions or concerns, please contact the Ferndale DDA at 248-546-1632 or DPW at 248-546-2514.
• Sidewalks on 9 Mile will be interrupted, impassable or removed at times during each Stage.  You will need to provide alternative pedestrian access for your customers (ie:  back or side doors).  
• Access to Dover, Beaufield and Kenton will be closed to thru traffic @ 9 Mile; an alternative one-way alley access will be provided for business parking and access. Residents should use alternate route from Albany. Kenton Street will be changed to 2-way from Albany up to the closure@9 Mile.
• Farmdale will be closed for up to one week during Stage II, but will otherwise remain open.
• FREE Public Parking available at the American Legion Hall on Livernois.

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