A lane closure along Grand River Avenue in downtown Howell will be in place beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, to allow for improvement work on the East Grand River Water Main.
The lane closure will start Tuesday at 7 a.m. and run from National to Barnard streets. Additional lane closures will take place throughout the project. Traffic will be maintained throughout the duration of the lane closure, which is anticipated to last approximately 2 months; however, that time frame is subject to change.
The East Grand River Water Main improvement project is part of the city’s ongoing updates to the water system, which includes replacing the existing water main and leads along East Grand River Avenue from Barnard Street to Lucy Road. The project will replace an existing 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8′ water main with a new 12-inch water main.
Additionally, existing water service leads will be replaced up to and including the existing curb stop. The new water main will be directionally drilled to minimize disruption to the project area. Any damaged sections of road, sidewalk and curb will be removed and replaced, and all disturbed grass will be graded, seeded, and watered.
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact our Department of Public Services Deputy Director Mike Spitler at (517) 546-7510, or email him at mspitler@cityofhowell.org.
