City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 22, 2015

CONTACT: Columbia Public Works
(573) 874-7251

College Avenue Safety Enhance Project to begin on June 1

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Construction is set to begin on the College Avenue Safety Enhancement project on Monday, June 1 at 7:00 am. The project is scheduled to be substantially completed by Friday, August 21.

The project consists of constructing a median in the current center left turn lane on College Ave between University Ave and Rollins St. There will be two signalized pedestrian crossing points added between University Ave and Rollins St.

Left turns from College Ave onto Rosemary and Wilson, or from Rosemary and Wilson onto College Ave will no longer be permitted.

Detailed information on the project can be found at MakeTheCaseProject.com

Aplex Inc. from Linn, MO was the successful bidder, submitting a bid of $690,000. The funding for the project comes from a $750,000 MoDOT grant, and matching funds from the City of Columbia and the University of Missouri, each contributing $35,000.

Motorist and non-motorized transportation users should use caution in the work zone, expect lane restrictions and minor delays, and use alternate routes if possible.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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