WisDOT, city, BID discuss Tower Avenue project with property owners

In April, Tower Avenue closes to all traffic from Belknap Street to North Third Street.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, city of Superior and Business Improvement District have been reviewing the potential effects of the 2013 construction on properties within the construction zone.

Now property owners can learn more about what to expect and prepare for the long-planned project during meetings sponsored by the city, WisDOT and Superior BID.

Reconstruction includes replacing utilities, the road and sidewalks adjacent to buildings and property lines. Plans include deep excavation for underground utility replacement work on the Tower Avenue, and adjacent to buildings. Construction activities such as dust, noise and vibration are expected with this reconstruction project.

It is important to attend this meeting for updated project information.

Presentations by the Superior BID emphasize how to plan now for effective ways of serving customers using the “We Dig Downtown Superior Toolkit.” WisDOT staff members provide suggestions for protective measures and construction protection strategies, and provide information on construction traffic and staging. Group discussion is offered to owners with representatives from the city of Superior, Superior BID and WisDOT following the presentations.

There are two opportunities to attend this meeting. Each meeting will have a formal presentation time and opportunity for question and answers and discussion. The meetings run 7:30-9 a.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m. March 12 in the Lake Superior Room, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 1701 N. Fourth St., Superior. Enter adjacent to the North Fourth Street parking lot (DMV public lobby). The meeting site is wheelchair accessible.

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