The City of Springfield has contracted with general contractor Hartman and Company to begin construction of stormwater improvements along Westwood Avenue between Wayland and Seminole streets in the Mark Twain Neighborhood. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-December and is estimated for completion in early summer.
The project will include the construction of a new underground storm drain system to increase capacity downstream from the detention basin located near the intersection of Seminole Street and Nettleton Avenue. This basin frequently overflows, flooding the street and properties to the south. The new storm pipe will be primarily installed in the right-of-way along Seminole Street between Nettleton and Westwood Avenue and along Westwood from Seminole Street to Wayland Street.
As construction ramps up, nearby residents can expect heavy machinery, open trench excavation, impacts to the street and periodic road closures. Road closure details will be provided to the public as information become available.
The estimated cost of the stormwater improvements is $489,000 funded through the 2017 renewal of Springfield’s Level Property Tax.