High Street Utility Project | 2021
Updates:
- Week of April 5 – Project has begun including replacing insert valves and setup for other work.
- Week of April 12 – Installation of waterline from alley towards Spring Street.
- Week of April 19 – Installation of waterline between Walnut and Bridge Street.
- Week of April 26 – Installation of waterline, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer between Wright Street and Broadway Street
- Week of May 3 – Installation of waterline, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer between Wright Street and Broadway Street
- Week of May 10 – Continuation of week of May 3. Installation of individual waterline services is also occurring.
- Week of May 17 – Waterline services installation.
- Week of May 24 – Waterline connections at Wright, Spring, and Walnut. Concrete curb and sidewalk replacement. Asphalt and pavement between Bridge Street and Alley.
- Week of June 1 – Bridge Street / SR 48 CLOSED. Waterline connections and services, storm sewer installation at Dodds.
What: The High Street Utility Project. This project has been planned for many years and will replace water, sewer, and storm sewer lines along High Street. This project is intended to update the infrastructure along High Street in preparation for the High Street Roadway Construction / Replacement project that is slated for 2022.
When: April 2 – September 1, 2021. This projected timeline is hopefully going to be shortened, but much of the schedule is based on weather and what the contractor finds when they are replacing the lines.
Where: The project will be phased along High Street. Within each phase, individual blocks will be closed as work is being completed in that area. A map will be created and updated to this page that shows the block closures. The official detour for the project is listed by ODOT here: https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odot/about-us/traffic-advisories/district-7/miami-county-construction-update . The two detours are listed as:
- SR 41 Closure – Detour: I-75 to U.S. 36
- High Street Closure – Detour: S.R. 718 to S.R. 721 to U.S. 36
The project is going to be completed Phase 2, Phase 3, than Phase 1, due to the asphalt plants not being scheduled to be opened until mid-April.
- Phase 1 – Includes Dodd Street to Bridge Street
- Phase 2 – Includes Bridge Street to Broadway (US 36)
- Phase 3 – Includes US 36 to Face Street
Maps:
- Week of April 5
- Week of April 12
- Week of April 19
- Week of April 26
- Week of May 3
- Week of May 10
- Week of May 17
- Week of May 24
- Weeks of June 1 / June 7 | Bridge and High Street Closure Map
Why: This project is necessary to allow the Village to improve aged and failing infrastructure under High Street before the roadway is completely replaced. By completing this project in 2021 it is hoped that we will not need to cut holes into the new pavement and sidewalks that are being completed in 2022.
How Much: This project is funded through a number of grants and loans. Please note the numbers below are meant as a reference and may change at any time and should not be considered the official or final numbers, but only used as a way to understand the scope and scale of the project.
- Estimated Construction Costs:
- Water: $765,000
- Sanitary Sewer: $220,000
- Storm Sewer: $240,000
- Total Est: $1,225,000
- Bid Accepted Price (Sturm Construction): $1,022,274.50
- Estimated Engineering Costs:
- Design / Bidding / Management (Access Engineering): $115,000
- Total Project Cost:
- Est: $1,340,000
- Actual: $1,137,274.50
- Funding:
- OPWC Grant: $336,234.38
- OPWC Loan (0% / 30 Years): $352,000
- OWDA Loan (0.5% / 20 Years): $300,000
- Total Grant / Loan Funding: $988,234.38
- Est. Village Funding – From Water Fund: $149,040.12
High Street Construction Project | 2022
What: The ODOT High Street Project. The roadway will be reconstructed and widen by 1′ on each side (2′ total) to allow more room for parking and traffic. Sidewalk and curb ramps are being replaced to improve pedestrian traffic. This project requires that some property owners along High Street will have easements, temporary easements, or other land that will be purchased to be put in the public right-of-way.
When: Estimated for Spring – Fall 2022. This project is estimated to be bid out in the Spring of 2022 through the ODOT bidding process.
Where: The project will be phased along High Street from Dodd Street to Face Street.
Why: This project, which has been approved through the Ohio Department of Transportation process (ELLIS), is to provide a new roadway along High Street. The project is also replacing the sidewalks, lighting, and other elements along this roadway. This project will allow Covington to begin to update some aging infrastructure and invest in our future.
Impact: If you live along High Street you will receive a call from the Village consultant to acquire right-of-way as part of this project. ODOT is widening the right-of-way on High Street by one (1) foot on each side of the road. Please work with the consultant to get the required paperwork signed and returned.
How Much: This project is funded through a number of grants and loans. Please note the numbers below are meant as a reference and may change at any time and should not be considered the official or final numbers, but only used as a way to understand the scope and scale of the project.
- Estimated Construction Costs under ELLIS (PID105753):
- CO-CC 1 – Reconstruction – $3,321,495.33
- CO-CC 2 – Additional Reconstruction – $678,504.67
- Total Est: $4,000,000
- Estimated Engineering Costs under ELLIS:
- CO-CE 1 – Construction Engineering – $232,504.67
- CO-CE 2 – Additional Construction Engineering – $47,495.33
- Total Est: $280,000
- Total Project Estimated Cost:
- $4,280,0000
- Funding:
- ODOT Grant: $2,665,500
- OPWC Grant: $500,000
- OPWC Loan (0% / 30 Years): $948,500
- Total Grant / Loan Funding: $4,114,000
- Est. Village Funding – From Street Fund: $166,000.
Marias Building / Dime Store Project | May 2020 – Summer 2021
This project is being completed in the Spring / Summer of 2021 and includes multiple components.
Marias Building Project:
- Removed seven buildings that were dilapidated in downtown Covington.
- 26,000 square foot, three-story building adjacent to the current Marias Technology Building has been constructed in its place.
- Architecture of the building is in line with the age and style of the downtown.
- The second and third stories are being used as additional office space for Marias Technology, which has expanded its footprint in Covington.
- Boscoe’s Place, a full-service restaurant and bar will be located on the First Floor.
- Glacier View Coffee, which will serve Boston Stoker coffee and have local treats from Blackberry Bake Shop, will also be located on the first floor, and will have a drive-up window.
- The development will include two large parking areas for patrons for easy access to downtown businesses.
Dime Store Project:
- Saved the original building, which has two stories.
- First floor will include three tenant spaces, two of which have tenants already lined up – Pacific Coast Surf Styles, and Elias & Oliver Boutique.
For more information on these projects please go to Orestod Holdings website, or Facebook page.
Schoolhouse Park Project | Ongoing
More information on this project soon!
Bike Path / Trail Project | Ongoing
More information on this project soon!