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AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $426,884.01 TO THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNDER CONTRACT K-1516-106, A PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECT STP-214B(042)AG, STATE JOB 29293(04),THE WEST LINDSEY STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE 3, FROM 24TH AVENUE S.W. TO BERRY ROAD.
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BACKGROUND: On August 28, 2012, the citizens of Norman voted in favor of a $42.5 million Bond Issue to finance the local share of eight transportation/storm water improvement projects. One of the eight projects involves the widening and reconstruction of Lindsey Street, between 24th Avenue SW and Berry Road. The project also includes major stormwater improvements and aesthetic features.
The West Lindsey Street corridor, between Interstate 35 and Berry Road, is the most congested and accident prone segment of roadway in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, with an accident rate that is three times the national average for similar types of roadways.
The proposed improvements include:
1. Widening West Lindsey Street from 3 lanes to 4 lanes with a raised landscaped median and additional turn lanes at intersections;
2. Major stormwater improvements throughout the corridor;
3. New bridge over Imhoff Creek;
4. Continuous sidewalks on both sides of the street;
5. Access management to adjacent properties;
6. Multi-modal improvements including bicycle lanes and enhanced bus stops;
7. Aesthetic enhancements including decorative pavement, landscaping and roadway lighting;
8. Underground utilities;
9. Accessibility for disabled individuals
The West Lindsey Street Project is being constructed in four phases. Phases 1 and 2 are completed and involved underground storm water pipelines between Lindsey Street south along Briggs Street to the Canadian River. Phase 3 on West Lindsey Street extends from 24th Avenue SW to west of Berry Road and Phase 4 extends from west of Berry Road to Pickard Avenue. Phases 3 and 4 are currently under construction. The...
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