Sidewalk repairs throughout the city of Romulus are currently under way, at no cost to homeowners.
The repairs will be funded by a grant, officials said, and residents will be asked only to identify and mark any and all sprinkler heads or other irrigation-related devices the sidewalk installation might involve. Flags or stakes work best in marking the fixtures, officials said, although any marking which easily identifies the sprinkler location is helpful. By identifying sprinkler heads and irrigation systems, the possibility of damage to them during construction is decreased, officials said.
The repairs began last week and are under way in various areas throughout the city. Officials said that during the construction process, the sidewalks will only be removed and replaced in select areas and not along entire streets. Residents will be notified at least 24 hours in advance if the sidewalk across the home driveway will be removed and replaced, affecting access to the driveway.
The contractor and/or city inspector will contact residents prior to work commencing, officials said.No road closures are anticipated during the completion of the sidewalk work. The contractor plans to perform the replacement work minimal to any traffic interruption. There will be excessive truck traffic during the construction, officials cautioned. Residents are asked to keep children and pets away from the construction operation. The equipment is attractive to small children and can be dangerous, officials cautioned.
Questions should first be directed to OHM Advisors Mike McNutt, Michael, mcnutt@ohm advisors.com or David Sowell, the OHM onsite inspector at (734)770-4083. The City of Romulus DPW contact is Roberto J. Scappaticci at (734) 932-7579 or email him at rscappaticci@romulusgov.com.
Updated information about the sidewalk project will be available at http://romulusprojects.com.
