Polson water, road improvement projects underway
Summer Goddard
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POLSON — A section of Fourth Avenue East in front of Linderman School is currently under construction for a water line upgrade. Two dead end water lines consisting of one and a quarter inch galvanized pipes are being replaced and connected with new 8-inch PVC pipes. The upgrade will repair deteriorating lines that have been problematic for more than 20 years commented Polson Public Works Director Ashley Walker.
“At this point, we are trying to get the block in front of school done and replaced,” he said. “There’s a good chance we might actually have this project done before school even starts.”
Road repaving is expected to begin next week.
Two other road improvement projects are underway. Upgrades to 17th Avenue East, which connects First Street E. and Second Street W. in front of the Polson Boys and Girls Club, are nearly complete. Safety concerns for pedestrians walking on the same level as vehicle traffic prompted a complete renovation instead of simple pothole repairs. New curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pavement await a final walkthrough prior to reopening of the street. The street will reopen to traffic prior to Polson schools Aug. 29 start date.
The final road project anticipated to be finished before the snow flies is on Fourth Avenue W. and Second Street W. north of Riverside Park. Reduced to gravel for the past 6 or so years due to wear, the roads are getting new curbs, gutters and are being repaved.
