Construction on Marystown Road/Adams Street from 17th Avenue to Vierling Drive is expected to begin by September 2025 and will involve significant detours.
Phase One of the project includes constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Marystown Road and the southbound Highway 169 ramp, which is also the intersection allowing for access to Tahpah Park.
Because the intersection will be closed while the roundabout is built, the City plans to create a temporary entrance to Tahpah Park via the parking lot off Vierling Drive by building a road that connects the main Tahpah parking lot to the Vierling Drive parking lot.
Once winter sets in late this year, construction will be suspended and the road will reopen construction begins on Phase Two of the project in spring of 2026.
Phase Two will include the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Vierling Drive and Adams Street, which is currently controlled by a four-way stop, and a roundabout on Marystown Road at the northbound entrance to Highway 169.
In addition to roadway and intersection improvements along Marystown Road, off-street trails and lighting will be constructed along both sides of the road. The existing bridge will be retrofitted with trails that are separated from vehicle traffic by raised barriers.
The City was successful in receiving $3.7 million in federal grant funds and $1.4 million in state grant funds for the improvements, reducing the impact to the City’s property tax levy.
Construction for the project in its entirety is expected to be complete by the start of the 2026-27 school year in September 2026. Detour routes will be posted with signs providing access throughout construction, and access to all businesses and parks will remain open.
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