(From the City of Joplin)
While driving around Joplin in recent weeks, it’s not unusual to come across a construction project of some sort that may have a lane closed for a short distance or possibly a full road closure. The City appreciates drivers’ cooperation in navigating the orange cones and flashing directional signs at these locations. Some of these projects will be completed in upcoming months, including the widening of Maiden Lane and the bridge over the railroad on 20th Street, however with many recovery area projects progressing, the public will see multiple jobs throughout this area for the next couple of years.
To help citizens learn more about these projects, the City has posted a projects dashboard on its website listing all of the projects, highlighting each with a description, timeline of construction, contractor information, and an overview of the funds allocated and expended to date. The dashboard can be found by clicking the link at the end of this article. The website is also mobile-friendly for those wanting to access it via their mobile device.
“We recognize that multiple ongoing projects can be confusing, and somewhat frustrating if people are not aware of them and how they might affect their commutes through Joplin,” said Troy Bolander, Director of Planning, Development and Neighborhood Services. “This dashboard is a great tool that the public can use to track the progress of projects, and know what work is being done in or around their neighborhoods. It also is a great overall snapshot of the planning work that the City has completed in order to move to the implementation stage of these.”
The projects are funded through the $158 million grant from the Community Development Block Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help with rebuilding Joplin following the disaster. Last year, the City Council approved the final projects to be completed with this funding. Categories include Schools & Community; Economic Development; Housing & Neighborhood; and Infrastructure & Environment.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we start multiple projects in several areas in the recovery zone,” he said. “We encourage our citizens to use this dashboard to help navigate through the various jobs once we get started,” he said. “Surveying has been ongoing, so it won’t be long before the construction phase begins for many of these. By using the dashboard, people can note when projects will be started and completed, and recognize that construction is a temporary situation, and Joplin’s recovery is bringing many beneficial projects for the future of our community.”
Bolander also noted that more features showing the projects’ progress will be added to the site as it is developed and the projects evolve.
View recovery projects funded by CDBG-DR grant...
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