western row construction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jennifer Trepal
City of Mason
513-229-8510 x 1019
Cell: 513-317-2678
Fax: 513-229-8511


CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON WESTERN ROW ROAD

Motorists in Mason can expect construction on the Western Row Road Improvement Project to begin next Wednesday, May 7.

This $6.7 million improvement project between Cherokee Drive and Tylersville Road includes widening Western Row Road to two lanes in each direction, left-turn lanes alternated with landscaped medians, and decorative street lighting. It also includes new storm sewers, curbs, and gutters to improve drainage.

A bike path will be added on the south side of the road between Cherokee Drive and Mason-Montgomery Road and will connect to the existing bike path in front of Western Row Elementary School. East of Mason-Montgomery Road, the new bike path will be on the north side of Western Row and extend to Tylersville Road. This will preserve the row of large oak trees on the south side of Western Row.

A sidewalk will be constructed on the north side of Western Row Road between Cherokee and Mason-Montgomery. The sidewalk on the south side of Western Row east of Mason-Montgomery will be added when development on the south side of the road takes place.

The Western Row/Mason-Montgomery intersection will be widened to provide a longer left turn storage lane on Western Row Road to turn onto Mason-Montgomery Road. In addition, a right turn only lane will be provided from eastbound Western Row to southbound Mason-Montgomery.

Construction work will be phased and is expected to be completed in two construction seasons. To minimize the inconvenience to motorists and depending on weather, construction may be stopped over the winter.

During construction, Western Row Road will be open to traffic. Please allow extra time and use extra care when passing through this area.

The City of Mason Engineering Department is excited about starting this project to improve traffic flow and safety for residents and visitors in the city.