Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements

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NEIGHBORHOOD STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS: The City of New Albany will be looking to utilize American Rescue Plan funds to complete several localized, neighborhood stormwater projects. Previously, the City has used American Rescue Plan funds to help numerous individuals, businesses, and organizations deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has provided funding that targets multiple issues, including homelessness, rent and utility insecurity, food insecurity, drug and alcohol addiction services, mental health services, veterans’ services, and others.

While primarily a tool to combat negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, local governments are also encouraged by the American Rescue Plan to “make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.”

At today’s New Albany Redevelopment Commission meeting, the board will discuss moving forward with a series of projects that will utilize American Rescue Plan funds to address several localized, neighborhood-based stormwater issues.

Five projects were identified to be completed through a combination of citizen reporting, engineering review, and stormwater staff review. These include drainage and stormwater solutions aimed along the following roadways:

  1. Slate Run Road near intersection with Charlestown Road

  2. Slate Run Road near intersection with Laib Drive

  3. Ealy & Griffin Intersection

  4. Oakwood & Pennwood Intersection

  5. Vincennes Street near Lopp Avenue

HOW YOU CAN HELP: The City is currently updating its Stormwater Master Plan, and we are looking for your feedback in identifying other localized, neighborhood-based stormwater projects. Please help us by filling out a brief survey about stormwater in your area. The survey can be found at this link: https://newalbanycityhall.com/stormwaterplan

STORMWATER PUBLIC MEETING: The City will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the Stormwater Master Plan on Wednesday, March 30th at 5:30PM. The meeting will take place at City Hall (142 E Main Street) in the Council Chambers (room 100).

Railroad Crossing Repairs Underway

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RAILROAD CROSSING REPAIRS:

15 Railroad Crossings in New Albany will be fully reconstructed over the next few weeks. Crews are estimating a 2-day construction period for each crossing, weather permitting. The new railroad crossings are a concrete based model, which should allow for smoother travel over the railroad crossings. These crossings have a much-longer anticipated lifespan than the former asphalt crossing models.

The full list of crossings scheduled to be reconstructed are as follows:

King Street, Elm Street, Beeler Street, Locust Street, Chartres Street, Grant Line Road, Vincennes Street, South Street, Vance Avenue, Beechwood Avenue, Silver Street, McDonald Avenue, JayCee Drive, Spring Street, and Market Street. 

Please be aware of crews working in these areas over the next few weeks.

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH:

February is Black History Month! The City of New Albany invites you to come see two wonderful exhibits at the Carnegie Center for Art and History that can help you learn more about Black History.

“Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad” walks you through the history of the Underground Railroad in New Albany, and details experiences and events from people seeking freedom from slavery.

“Remembered: The Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols” tells the story of Lucy’s life from 1838-1915. Lucy was a slave from Tennessee who served as a nurse during the Civil War, and eventually spent her post-war life as a free woman, making her home in New Albany.

More information about these exhibits can be found at carnegiecenter.org or by calling 812-944-7336.

The City of New Albany encourages everyone to take time to learn more about our local Black History and their positive impacts on our community and our nation.

Improving Visibility

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IMPROVING VISIBILITY: Road crews are mobilizing to apply new striping to areas along Grant Line Road and Charlestown Road!

Crews will be in the Grant Line Road area, from I-265 heading north to the city limits near Barack Obama Way, beginning today. Crews will be applying and touching up striping to help improve visibility and safety along the roadway.

Once finished applying the new striping on Grant Line Road, crews will shift over to Charlestown Road. New striping will be applied on Charlestown Road from Blackiston Mill Crossing towards I-265. Crews are expected to be in the Charlestown Road area early next week.

Please be aware and mindful of crews working in the roadway during this time.

Thank You

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WORKING TO KEEP YOU SAFE: The City of New Albany wants to express a huge thank you to our Street Department and Public Safety teams for working tirelessly during last week’s Ice Storm to clear roadways, assist residents, and perform essential public safety duties.

The Street Department applied over FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY (450) tons of salt to roadways to help clear wintery conditions. Public Safety teams had additional firefighters and Police Officers on standby to respond to emergencies. Friday’s trash and recycling collections was delayed due to the ice storm, but thanks to these teams working in conjunction together, collections were able to continue on Saturday.

Thank you to everyone who helped keep our streets clear and our city moving!