Work on Baltimore/Mechanic Street Traffic Light to Begin; Work to Correct Frederick Street Paving Delayed

Cumberland City Administrator Jeffrey E. Repp announced today that the proposal from Scott A. Duncan, Inc., Grasonville, MD had been executed and that the company had begun ordering the equipment for the intersection. It is estimated that this project will cost approximately $ 100,000 including contingencies. A claim to the vehicle owner’s insurance company will be made for the payment of these costs.

 

“It’s anticipated that work could commence in 3-5 weeks based on the firm’s current work load and the delivery of key components needed for the repairs,” stated Mr. Repp. “The company is very aware of the needs of the City with regards to performing the work and City staff will be in contact with them to insure the work in performed in a timely manner.”

 

Mr. Repp further stated that the City would be returning to the recently paved area on Frederick Street to correct a problem with the surface.

 

“After the project was completed on Frederick Street several weeks ago, the surface was found to be not to the standards the City would accept and thus the City will be returning to correct the deficiencies,” stated Mr. Repp. “At this point in time the reason for the problem has not been determined. The equipment used was checked and the employees who performed the work have done many other jobs throughout the City so it was not manpower related. We are checking on a couple other items that may have caused the problem and then we will proceed with corrective action.”

 

The necessary repairs will be made prior to this fall.