Market Street Safety Project
Wilmington
Wilmington
 Bridge separates North (left) and South (right) Market Street
Description:
This project would elevate the roadway out of the floodplain. The limits are
Market Street from "A" Street to just north of the Market/Walnut St. Split.
Cost:
$9 million, to be obligated in the 1-year timeframe.
Justification:
The full project of elevating the road out of the floodplain would bring it to
the level of other developments in the area, reducing the impact flooding has on
residents and business.
Public Workshop Notice - September 27, 2010 Public Workshop Notice - November 4, 2009 Updates:
On September 8, 2010, the South Market Street Safety Improvements project will
start. This project will elevate the roadway out of the 10 year flood plan,
underground existing overhead utilities and construct sidewalks, pedestrian
lighting and landscaping. During different phases of work either one or two
lanes of traffic will be available for the traveling public. The first phase
will reduce the present three lanes of traffic to one lane of traffic. Contract
allows Mumford to start at 7pm with lane closures, Wednesday night. |
= Completed
