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1. Why is this project happening?

• Infrastructure Restructure will provide improvements to aging sewage infrastructure.
• The project will create a more efficient system by increasing the sewage collection system’s capacity and increasing sewage flow to the Red Cedar Interceptor and Water Resource Recovery Facility for treatment, while decreasing flow to the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Retention Treatment Basin (RTB).
• These improvements are expected to reduce the potential for treated CSO overflows from the RTB into the Red Cedar River.
• It will also separate some stormwater flow by routing it directly to the Red Cedar River.

2. When is construction scheduled to begin? How long will it take?

• Work is expected to begin as early as March 28 and will be preceded by mobilization and site preparations earlier in March.
• The construction work on Michigan Avenue is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2019. All sewer construction is expected to be completed in December 2019, with site restoration work planned for spring 2020.

3. Why were the trees removed along Michigan Avenue? Will they be replaced?

• The tree removal along Michigan Avenue was necessary to accommodate the installation of the large diameter combined sewers and storm sewers while maintaining one-lane of traffic along Michigan Avenue. The trees were removed prior to the start of construction by the City to limit any interference with the endangered Northern Long-Eared and Indiana Bat habitat.
• All trees removed in the median of Michigan Avenue will be replaced at the end of the project.

4. Will emergency vehicles access be maintained? What about bus service?

• Yes, emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times and first responders will be provided updates about closures and traffic shifts.
• CATA will temporarily close and relocate bus stops impacted in the construction zone.

5. Will the City’s trash/recycling services be disrupted during this project?

• No. The City will be able to pick up residential trash and recycling on normally scheduled days.

6. How will cut through traffic in neighborhoods be handled?

• Additional signage will be installed at impacted neighborhood entrances to indicate “Local Traffic Only." The City will also coordinate with the East Lansing Police Department for additional traffic enforcement (speed, stops) in adjacent neighborhoods.

7. How will non-motorized traffic be impacted during the lane closures on Michigan Avenue?

• The bike lanes on Michigan Avenue will be closed when lane closures are in place. Temporary traffic control signs will be installed to indicate to motorists to share the road.
• Any sidewalk impacted during construction will have a pedestrian detour installed to safely navigate pedestrians around the construction.

8. Will there be any disruption to water and sewer service?

• In certain areas there will be minor water service interruptions. A three-day notice will be provided for any impacted properties. These interruptions normally last less than eight hours.

9. Will residents in construction areas have access to their driveway?

• Any driveway scheduled to be impacted by construction will be closely coordinated with the owner and will be timed to minimize impacts.

10. What are the working hours of the contractor?

• Standard City work hours are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. However, the contractor will be working extended hours and nights for several critical sewer cross-overs.

11. Who is responsible for funding and financing this project? How much will it cost?

• This project will be funded by the City of East Lansing using a low-interest State Revolving Fund loan.
• The overall engineering, administrative and construction cost is approximately $11.4 million.

12. Who is involved with the project?

• Construction: Leavitt & Starck Excavating, Inc., Lansing, Mich.
• Engineering: Tetra Tech, Lansing, Mich.
• City of East Lansing: Department of Public Works & Environmental Services