Wood and Tennessee streets open for local access; Round Barn Road closure starts Oct. 18

The City of Greencastle announced Thursday that Wood and Tennessee streets are now open on a limited basis for local access traffic. Through traffic should continue to avoid the area.

Citizens are still are advised to use caution as the contractor will be completing some miscellaneous final work in the next few weeks. Overhead utility work is also wrapping up on the north side of Tennessee Street.

Improvements to both streets are nearly complete. Improvements have included new curb and gutter, storm drainage improvements, reconstruction of the road pavement, and installation of sidewalk around the east and south sides of Robe-Ann Park. Residents can now walk a loop around and through Robe-Ann Park.

Mayor Bill Dory said “the city greatly appreciates the patience of the public, nearby residents and the neighboring businesses during the construction period.”

Starting Monday, Oct. 18 work will move to Round Barn Road north of Indianapolis Road to the city limits. Improvements there will include storm sewer work, curbs and pavement repair and resurfacing. Depending on weather, work should conclude by mid-November.

Traffic will be maintained for local access by Feutz Construction, the contractor for the project. Citizens are urged to avoid the area during construction. Detour routes have been posted. Alternate routes to avoid the area include Arlington Street and CR 300 East. Nearby residents are urged to use caution when accessing the area.

These improvement projects are made possible through the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Community Crossings Grant Program. INDOT provides 50 percent of the construction funding. The city provides 50 percent of the construction funding plus the cost of engineering and inspection.