Sheldon Road Underpass Project

Information Update February 5, 2008

Wayne County officials stated that construction has restarted in earnest and is currently on-going. They further indicated that an accelerated process will be implemented if necessary to meet the original projected completion date of December 2008. The following is the Status of Major Work (all dates are tentative; delays are possible due to weather and unforeseen conditions):

• Construction of the necessary, temporary railroad by-pass, is on-going
   and expected to be completed in late February-early March 2008;

• Earth excavation on the north side of the railroad tracks is underway and
   excavation on the south side of the railroad tracks is expected to start
   in early February 2008;

• Work pertaining to the shut down of a portion of the old 36” water line
   and the installation of a new segment of the 36” water main is expected
   to start in February 2008 and be completed by April 30, 2008.

Previously it was determined that in order to maintain the service of the City a temporary connection would be made between the Township water system and the City water system. Plymouth Township and the City of Plymouth are currently planning to activate the temporary water service connections between the communities (previously installed and tested) at least two weeks prior to the shut-down of the existing 36” water main. This action will provide the City and Township water system with a greater amount of protection if an accidental breach of the 36” line were to occur. The shut-down of the existing 36” water main is tentatively scheduled for early March 2008, as part of the work pertaining to the installation of the new 36” water main.

North Territorial Road, between Beck Road and Sheldon Road, has received a substantial amount of the detour traffic. As a result of this traffic, numerous pot holes have been produced, in this area. The Township Board requested the County to address this concern. The County, in this last week, placed temporary cold path fills in this area. This segment of North Territorial road is now scheduled for re-pavement upon completion of the Sheldon Road underpass.