Route 91 in Hudson nears construction date with City Council’s approval of several resolutions
Hudson City Council voted Tuesday night on several issues surrounding the construction on state Route 91 that went in favor of City Manager Jane Howington. As a result of the council vote, Howington can now enter into contracts for the sale and purchase of real property and the acquisition of temporary easements for the State Route 91 North Turn Lane improvements project.
The project comes from safety concerns. “When you have as many cars going up and down the road trying to go different directions it becomes a public safety matter. The roads need to widen or make a turn lane. Stow has 4 lanes and Twinsburg has 4 lanes, but we only have two,“ said Howington. The project aims at making driving, bicycling and walking safer around Hudson for all.
The $4.4 million project that aims to install left turn lanes in three distinct locations along State Route 91, add sidewalks and bike lanes, and improve storm sewers is expected to get started by next year. Some of the money is state and city founded. Designated left turn lanes will be added along Route 91 at Valley View Road, Herrick Park Drive and Hines Hill Road. Some additional features will include a bicycle lane, sidewalks on the east side of the rode, and installing improved lighting at the intersections.
Once all the design aspects are done, they have about 30 properties that will be affected by this construction. Howington has been working out agreements with property owners and the past few council meetings has been bringing them to vote to be approved. Once the approval on all property has been taken care of the city will move forward with the bidding process for construction on the project.
“Most of the property owners are very accommodating, they understand the safety of this project,” said Howington.
In addition to business being settled, a few honorary occasions occurred at the meeting. Hudson City Mayor Basil recognized Bob Snyder, Senior Lineworker for Hudson Public Power, for his dedicated service as a City of Hudson employee. “There’s a lot of work that I’ve put in over the past few years, I don’t know what makes me more happy, being able to chill out and not do it anymore or being recognized for it,” said Snyder.
Keeping up with honoring the members of the City of Hudson, the council acknowledged Public Service Recognition Week. This Proclamation acknowledges the first full week of May as “Public Service Recognition Week” in Hudson, to honor public employees who serve all levels of government.
From May 17-18, 2019 The American Legion Auxiliary will distribute memorial flowers in Hudson during Poppy Days, in recognition of the sacrifice made by men and women who served and died for their country during a time of. Barbara Mansfield accepted this Proclamation on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Hudson City Council Meetings occur every 1st and 3rd of each month at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall.
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