January 10, 2003 - 15-years ago - “Uniontown Road gets facelift” by Jamie Schmidt - Jamie
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“Uniontown Road gets facelift” By Jamie Schmidt, Times Staff
Writer, Friday, January 10, 2003
For months, construction workers have been working in Westminster on Uniontown Road, from the intersection of Old New Windsor Road and West Main Street to the intersection of West Main Street and Md. 31.
For months, construction workers have been working in Westminster on Uniontown Road, from the intersection of Old New Windsor Road and West Main Street to the intersection of West Main Street and Md. 31.
Thomas B. Beyard, Westminster's director of planning and
public works, said that the estimated $1.8 million road repair project was
first envisioned 10 years ago.
Back then, the road was without sidewalks, a drainage system,
or adequate water lines, he said.
"It had numerous bumps and was too narrow," he
said.
"There were no sidewalks - people used to walk in the
street. There were utility patches, too. It was in very poor shape."
Finksburg-based Meekins Construction is building retaining
walls, sidewalks and a storm drain.
"Because they aren't doing paving work, most
[construction] is underground," Beyard said. "It is difficult on the
workers during snowfall, but big projects always carry into bad seasons."
Construction began in the late summer and Beyard said he
expects the project to end in the early summer.
"People will definitely notice the benefits," he said. "A new water service will improve water for people in that area."
"People will definitely notice the benefits," he said. "A new water service will improve water for people in that area."
Beyard said that the city dealt with 15 to 20 property
owners on this project. Uniontown Road resident Charles Dukehart said he is
looking forward to the end of construction. The Dukehart family uses a back
alley to get in and out of the neighborhood.
Currently, local traffic is allowed through the street, but
normal traffic won't resume until the spring.
"We are trying to keep as much traffic off as possible
right now for safety concerns," Beyard said.
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