Rose Hill Scatter Garden Monument is Installed; Detour at 17th and Kinser; and Streets are Being Resurfaced

Bloomington, Ind. – Numerous infrastructure improvement projects are underway this season to advance community goals, including safety, sustainability, accessibility, equity, economic vitality, and quality of life in Bloomington. The City will provide regular public updates on a range of these improvements as they progress.

 

 

PARKS & RECREATION

Rose Hill Cemetery-

A granite monument has been installed at the new scatter garden in Rose Hill Cemetery, 1100 W. 4th St. Only installation of decorative fencing remains to complete the scatter garden project and for the area to be opened for people to lay to rest the cremains of their loved ones. Fees for use of the scatter garden will apply. The scatter garden will be officially opened later this summer following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

 

 

ENGINEERING

17th Street Multiuse Path (Monroe to Walnut)– 

The intersection of 17th and Kinser Pike has been closed with a detour in place until July 14th. Access to all local businesses are open as work continues on a multiuse path that is being constructed along the north side of the street and accessible sidewalk curb ramps are being installed. The street will be resurfaced and the existing traffic signal at the intersection of 17th Street at Madison Street/Kinser Pike will be replaced. Construction began in April and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. More information is available on the project webpage at: https://bton.in/1D30T

 

 

W Allen Neighborhood Greenway-

The Rogers Street closure is now open. The median has been redesigned to allow better access to turn from W Allen, eastbound traffic, to turn onto S Rogers, southbound traffic. Other parts of the greenway project are still under construction. This includes curbed bump outs and speed cushions. https://bloomington.in.gov/engineering/projects/westallen

 

 

Henderson (2nd to Smith) Neighborhood Greenway Connection-

The section of Henderson between 2nd St and Smith Ave is currently closed. The closure will be in place for approximately 45 days. There is a detour in place leading the Henderson and 2nd traffic to the west to Lincoln, north on Lincoln to E 3rd, and from E 3rd to Atwater. Signage is in place for this detour. https://bloomington.in.gov/engineering/projects/henderson-hunter

 

Winslow Resurfacing Project-

This project includes the milling and resurfacing of Winslow Road from Walnut Street to Allendale Drive. The intersection of Winslow and Allendale will be reconfigured as part of this project. Several ADA ramps along Winslow will also be updated. Construction is scheduled to start on June 5th. Lane closures will be in place during construction utilizing flaggers. More information is available on the project webpage at: https://bloomington.in.gov/engineering/projects/winslowresurfacing

 

West Country Club Drive Resurfacing Project-

This project includes the milling and resurfacing of West Country Club Drive from Walnut Street to approximately 400 feet west of Walnut Street. Two ADA ramps on Country Club Drive will be updated as part of this project. Construction is scheduled to start on June 5th. Lane closures will be in place during construction utilizing flaggers. More information is available on the project webpage at: https://bloomington.in.gov/engineering/projects/3rd-cc

 

East 3rd Street (Mitchell to Eagleson) and East 3rd Street (Overhill to Mitchell) Resurfacing Project-

This project includes the milling and resurfacing of East 3rd Street from Mitchell Street to Eagleson Avenue and East 3rd Street from Overhill Drive to Mitchell Street. Several ADA ramps on 3rd Street will be updated. A new median island will be installed at the intersection of 3rd and Overhill as part of this project. Construction is scheduled to start on June 5th. Lane closures utilizing flaggers will be in place during construction. More information is available on the project webpage at: https://bloomington.in.gov/engineering/projects/3rd-cc

 

PUBLIC WORKS

Resurfacing Projects–

During the week of June 5th, weather permitting, the Department of Public Works Street Division crews are scheduled to resurface W Gourley Pike from W Arlington Rd to W Cascades Ave, W 20th Street from W Arlington Rd to W Gourley Pike and N Monroe St from W 20th Street to W Gourley Pike.  The Division will prep streets prior to resurfacing and will have restrictions during work hours (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Signage will be posted. View an interactive map of 2023 paving projects at: https://bton.in/tpNzZ

 

S College Avenue Resurfacing Project-

This project includes the milling and resurfacing of S College Avenue from W 4th Street to W Dodds Street.  Construction has started with updating of the ADA ramps on Dodds Street in advance of future paving.  Milling is scheduled to begin on June 19th. Lane closures utilizing flaggers will be in place during construction.