Starting April 3, the city of Niles will begin its Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project.
The project will consist of removal of the planters, brick pavers and trees along Main Street from M-139 (Front Street) to M-51 (Fifth Street), and M-139 (Front Street) from Main to Sycamore.
Once the current features are removed the new concept will be installed. The new concept is the same as what was installed in front of the Post Office Apartments at 322 E. Main Street. The city said in a release the elimination of the planters will create a larger and less restrictive feel to downtown.
The initial phase will consist of removal of all planters, raised and at grade, to allow utility coordination to commence. Once the planters are removed, removal and reconstruction of the sidewalks will begin. The project will be phased in an attempt to be the least disruptive to downtown.
The $936,510.00 contract has been awarded to Northern Construction Services Corporation of Niles and is expected to be completed by August 31.
