Multi-year Project to Eradicate Invasive Species in Griffy Lake is Successful; More Streets are Resurfaced; and ADA Ramps are Updated

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

Griffy Lake - 

An April survey of aquatic plants in Griffy Lake highlighted the Department's successful, multi-year campaign to remove invasive Eurasian watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed from Griffy Lake. Eurasian watermilfoil was identified as a primary species of concern in Griffy Lake as early as 2008. Densely matted beds of this invasive species can displace native plants and interfere with fishing and other recreational activities.

Parks & Recreation utilized Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program funds from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources over the past several years to survey and treat invasive species. Ongoing selective herbicide treatments, plus last summer's drawdown of Griffy Lake, contributed to the eradication of Eurasian watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed.

To prevent reintroduction of Eurasian watermilfoil and other invasive plants to Griffy Lake, visitors should inspect private watercraft before entering Griffy Lake, and remove all aquatic plants and animals from boats and equipment. Allow watercraft and equipment to dry out of the water for at least five days between trips to Griffy Lake, and never empty terrariums or aquariums into any native body of water.

ENGINEERING

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 12th. 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 12th. 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 12th. 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 12th, 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