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June 3, 2017 • Vol. XX • No. 11 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215-885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215-885-2910
Constructors Inc. Works to Give Lincoln an Edge By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT
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Work on the widening and upgrading of Yankee Hill Road in Lincoln, Neb., is expected to be completed in August 2017 as crews from Constructors Inc. are engaged in two separate projects for the road — Yankee Hill from 70th to 81st and 81st to Highway 2. The work started in April and is on schedule. The current nonpaved road has one lane in each direction. These projects are more than about building roads as the city, anticipating growth along the corridor, including the construction of schools, is keen to prepare the road network in advance and have the utility infrastructure in place for the new development. The project includes paving Yankee Hill from 70th to Highway 2, widening it to four lanes between Sutherland Street and Highway 2, and building roundabouts at the quarter-mile, half-mile and mile intersections. The $11.1 million project is
Work on the widening and upgrading of Yankee Hill Road in Lincoln, Neb., is expected to be completed in August 2017 as crews from Constructors Inc. are engaged in two separate projects for the road — Yankee Hill from 70th to 81st and 81st to Highway 2.
being funded by city Wheel Tax, Highway Allocation Funds, and Impact Fee Revenues. To prepare the groundwork, the city’s Public Works department conducted direct engagement with property owners along the project corridor in 2014 to gain their input for the engineering design process,
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munity informed design,” said Erin Sokolik, the city’s project engineer, who is involved with the section between 81st to Highway 2. “Property owners asked for knowledge of full right-of-way boundaries to re-landscape properties, slowing down traffic and implesee YANKEE page 76
Firm Invests $440M in Natural Gas System
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which allowed the city’s project managers to be fully aware of the priorities and sensitivities that they have with the project and to ensure that all issues have been thoroughly addressed. Easements and property access were the top priorities of property owners. “The project focused on a com-
Focusing on safety and reliability, Consumers Energy is spending nearly $440 million this year to modernize its natural gas system.
Focusing on safety and reliability, Consumers Energy is spending nearly $440 million this year to modernize its natural gas system. “At Consumers Energy, the safe, reliable delivery of natural gas is a top priority. We are committed to continually strengthening our natural gas system to benefit the 1.8 million homes and businesses we are proud to serve throughout Lower Michigan,” said Charles Crews, vice president of gas operations of Consumers Energy. Upgrade projects for 2017 are in infra-
structure replacement, growth, and pipeline integrity. Infrastructure Enhancement, Replacement A total of $75 million will be spent to complete 40 improvement projects and replace 67 mi. of pipe with plastic and steel, using approximately 500 Consumers Energy employees dedicated to this program. These projects are scheduled across Michigan, and include: • 11 projects in the Royal Oak area see ENERGY page 70