MANITOWOC - City of Manitowochas startedto install epoxy pavement markings for the conversion of the Eighth, 10th and 11th Street corridors to two-way traffic.
The pavement marking work was scheduled to begin today and take about three weeks, ending around July 29.
The city, however, said the west side of Eighth Street and the east side of the 10th/11th Street corridor will have to remain closed until the planned conversion to two-way traffic takes place Aug. 15.
The first phase of the pavement marking project will be on the east side of the Eighth Street corridor and the west side of the 10th/11th Street corridor. During this first phase, there will be periodic lane closures at most of the intersections.
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The second phase of the project will be pavement markings on the west side of the Eighth Street corridor and the east side of the 10th/11th Street corridor. During this second phase, it is anticipated the lane will be closed for the entire project length, which is Washington Street to Waldo Boulevard.
The pavement markings are being completed in the order stated so traffic on the Eighth and10th/11th Street corridors will be in the appropriate lane for the upcoming two-way traffic for about three weeks prior to the conversion going live, the city said.
The pavement marking work isn't the only road work starting this week. Here are two other projects happening in the city:
►Washington Street stretch to close for resurfacing: Washington Street, between South 21st and South 25th streets in Manitowoc, was scheduled to be closed to all traffic starting today.
The closure will be in place for asphalt resurfacing of the street and a detour route will be in place during the construction.
The work is expected to be completed and road reopened to traffic by around July 29.
The detour route for westbound traffic on Washington Street will be South 21st Street to Franklin Street to South 26th Street back to Washington Street/Calumet Avenue.
The detour route for eastbound traffic on Calumet Avenue/Washington Street will be South 26th Street to Franklin Street to South 21st Street back to Washington Street.
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►Portion of South 14th Street in Manitowoc to close:South 14th Street, between Jackson and Flambeau streets in Manitowoc, was scheduled to be closed to traffic starting today.
The road is being closed for replacement of the existing sanitary sewer and sanitary force main that is related to the rehabilitation of the existing sanitary lift station at South 14th and Dueno streets.
The road is expected to be reopened to traffic on or about Aug. 19.
The city said the sanitary lift station rehabilitation work will continue into the fall with a final completion date of around Oct. 1. The parking lane and sidewalk will remain closed in the vicinity of the lift station throughout this time, the city said.
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►Acoustic Fest is Saturday: Manitowoc’s free, one-day music festival Acoustic Fest returns to Washington Park from 9:30a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday.
Headliner for this year’s festival is The Dead Horses, who will take the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Here's the full festival lineup:
- 9:30 a.m.— Yoga Class in the Grass, led by Balance on Buffalo (register at 9 a.m.)
- 11 a.m. — Sam Ness
- Noon — Breezy Rodio
- 1 p.m. — Koepke/LaForce Acoustic
- 2 p.m. — Janet Planet
- 3 p.m. — Frogwater
- 4 p.m. — Tae
- 5 p.m. — Scholarship winners Carson Wainright and Joey O’Connor perform, along with a raffle
- 5:30 p.m. — 10 Strings
- 6 p.m. — Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers
- 7:30 p.m.— The Dead Horses
Admission to Acoustic Fest is free. Washington Park is at 1115 Washington St.
The festival will include food and drink vendors, along with artists and crafters displaying their wares.
More about Acoustic Fest is at acousticfest.org.
►An Evening with Sarah Vowell at the Capitol Civic Centre Thursday: ANew York Times best-selling author, historian, NPR contributor and star of Pixar Studio’s “The Incredibles” animated film will be at Manitowoc's Capitol Civic Centre this Thursday.
Sarah Vowellwill participate in a free,onstage conversation that is open to the publicfocused on her book, “Assassination Vacation,” followed by a Q&A session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The Capitol is at 913 S. Eighth St.
Vowell will also devote a bit of time to her personal and historical perspective on Native American culture in the United States.
After her presentation, people will be able to convene in the Capitol’s Mertens Lounge for a book-signing session. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
Vowell has requested all those in attendance wear face masks.
More information:cccshows.orgormanitowoclibrary.org.
►Boys & Girls Club’s first golf outing fundraiser is July 25: Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County’s first-ever Great Futures Fore Kids Golf Outing is coming up on July 25 at Autumn Ridge Golf Course in Valders.
The event will start with 18 holes of golf, including course games and raffles, followed by an elegant reception and dinner paired with wine.
A hybrid (virtual and in-person) silent auction will open for bidding July 21 and end the night of the outing, on July 25.
Funds from the event go toward enhanced programs, providing more meals to youth and transportation for the club.
Since opening in Februaryin a newly renovated facility at 3651 Dewey St., the club has enrolled more than 70 kids ages 6-12 and provided more than 1,250 meals.
Foursomes and twosomes for the Great Futures Fore Kids Golf Outing are still available. An all-inclusive foursome is $750 and an all-inclusive twosome is $375. Both options include 18 holes of golf, a cart, golfer gift, lunch, appetizers and wine dinner for each golfer. Individual dinner-only tickets are also available for $50.
Visit www.bgcmanitowoccounty.org/events to learn more about the event or to register to golf. A few sponsorships are also left as well and those interested in sponsorships can contact Callie Brice at cbrice@bgcmanitowoccounty.org or 920-470-8063.
►Lakeshore Balloon Glow iscoming up in August: The annual Lakeshore Balloon Glow is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. Aug. 19 along the riverfront in downtown Manitowoc.
The family-friendly event will feature a lineup of hot-air balloons glowing and lighting up the sky, a water ski show and new entertainment.
Among the new entertainment will be the Traveling Snake Show, aerial dancers and an intriguing statue man.
The children’s area will include bounce houses, Lakeshore Robotics doing demonstrations, and Mischief & Magic performing magic and juggling.
Fifteen food trucks are scheduled to participate and the Manitowoc Lions Club will serve locally grown corn on the cob. Beer, soda, juice and water will be available for purchase.
The event concludes with fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
The city will provide free shuttle service from four remote parking locations: the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA parking lot, the Manitowoc Marina parking lot, the Burger Boat Company headquarters parking lot and the Lincoln High School JFK Fieldhouse parking lot.
More info: 920-684-5575 or click here.
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