MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
The City of Hutchinson has provided some updates on projects that are in process.
30th & Main to Adams
Public Works Director Cecil Weible tells us that the 30 Avenue reconstruction project is in the pavement restoration phase. They have had some weather-related delays due to recent rainfall. ‘
Procon Construction has completed the installation of a new curb and gutter and has poured the east bound lane of 30 Avenue.
LINK: 30th Avenue reconstruction project to begin on Monday
Left remaining is the pouring of the westbound lane and completion of new pavement at the 30 Avenue and Adams Street Interview.
The project is trending for a late May completion with the roadway opening to traffic.
Woodie Seat Phase II
Weible tells us that the project is trending on schedule for Kansas Concrete’s goal of opening in late fall of this year.
Their subcontractor continues to make process on pavement removal and excavation of the existing trumpet ramp at Avenue A. The Avenue A bridge has been demolished, and removal of the debris is ongoing.
Next up is removal of the Avenue A pavement between Adams Street and Madison Street and continued excavation of Woodie Seat southward to Avenue B.
LINK: Woodie Seat Phase II detours begin
New stormwater pipe and structure installation is expected to begin soon. There are cameras on the water tower that provide a timelapse of the project. It can be viewed at this link.
State Fair Detention Basin
The State Fair Detention Basin was announced in 2024. It is set to be built behind the Water Treatment Center on the southwest corner of 23 Avenue and Severance Street.
Weible tells us that the design of the water basin is scheduled to be completed this month with an anticipated presentation to the City Council in June or July.
LINK: Public works to build stormwater detention basin
There are several projects that need to be completed before the detention basin construction can begin. Those projects include relocating existing track and field facilities, baseball diamonds and the relocating/lowering of the utilities in the vicinity. Those projects are scheduled to occur in 2025 and 2026.
The construction of the detention basin will begin sometime following the completion of the necessary work.