Summer Paving and Concrete Operations

SUMMER PAVING AND CONCRETE OPERATIONS:

The City of New Albany’s annual Street Improvement and Paving program will get into full gear this month. Crews will be mobilizing and shifting to full-time paving operations beginning later this month. Residents and business owners in affected paving areas will be notified by letter of upcoming work.

Concrete work is currently ongoing in the Pamela Drive neighborhood near the newly constructed bridge. Crews have begun saw cuts in driveways and have begun curb replacements throughout the neighborhood.

Main Street will also receive some patching work beginning next week as Indiana American Water crews continue to replace old water lines along the roadway.

Panera, Chipotle, Other Services Coming to State Street:

Panera, Chipotle, Other Services Coming to State Street:

Construction will begin soon on a new traffic signal on State Street near the Kroger Superstore. While construction is ongoing, crews will be working to keep one lane in each direction open at all times. Most of the construction is limited to daytime hours, but some paving construction will occur during night hours to keep inconveniences limited.

The new signal is being added to accommodate new business investments along State Street, including a Panera Bread, a Chipotle Mexican Grill, and another service provider.

Please be aware of ongoing construction and crews working in the roadway. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this important infrastructure project.

NEW ALBANY INVESTS IN PUBLIC SAFETY

NEW ALBANY INVESTS IN PUBLIC SAFETY:

The City of New Albany is investing in public safety. A new Firehouse and new Police Headquarters are expected to begin construction this year.

“New Albany is a safe place to live and raise a family, and we are committed to making New Albany safer than it has ever been before,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan.

Construction will begin on the new firehouse in the former Sonic lot on Charlestown Road later this month. The new firehouse will replace the Twin Oaks fire station, which has served the neighborhood since 1964.

“Funds from the American Rescue Plan will allow us to replace an older fire station with a new modern, facility and continue providing excellent service for the surrounding neighborhood,” stated Fire Chief Matt Juliot.

The New Albany Redevelopment Commission has been seeking proposals for the construction of a new Police Headquarters. Currently, the New Albany Police Department operates out of the Criminal Justice Center located on Hauss Square. Floyd County officials announced in October of last year their intentions to renovate the Criminal Justice Center, and they have new plans for the space that the New Albany Police Department currently operates out of.

“The current location is too small to properly serve the needs of a modern police force, but this new headquarters will allow us to better train our officers, provide new services for the community, and increase our mental health and crisis response teams, among other benefits,” stated Police Chief Todd Bailey. “We are looking forward to taking the next steps in this process, including further discussions with the New Albany City Council.”

Draft rendering of NAPD Headquarters.

Draft rendering of NAPD Headquarters.

Draft rendering of NAPD Headquarters.

Draft rendering of NAFD Firehouse.

Silver Creek Landing Renderings Released

After years of planning, the City of New Albany broke ground on SILVER CREEK LANDING on May 13, 2022. This project was first proposed in 2016 when the Redevelopment Commission began analyzing ways to reconnect residents to Silver Creek.

PAST READING – October 2016, Reconnecting to Silver Creek: https://newalbanycityhall.com/home/2016/10/25/reconnecting-to-silver-creek

Draft renderings of the proposed landing have now been released that show how the steep, dirt slope will be stabilized with a new concrete walkway. The walkway will lead to a new landing that will serve as a launch point for kayakers, boaters, and fishermen. The project is expected to be completed in early 2023.

PAST READING – May 2022, Groundbreaking for Silver Creek Landing: https://newalbanycityhall.com/home/2022/5/16/new-access-to-silver-creek

“We are very excited to get this project underway and help reconnect residents to Silver Creek,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “This is one of the most scenic, unique areas of Silver Creek, and this new access point will help more residents enjoy this hidden gem.”

NEW ACCESS TO SILVER CREEK

Last Friday, the City broke ground on SILVER CREEK LANDING, a new canoe launch-point and walkway near Providence Way and Spring Streets. Plans include stabilizing the steep, dirt slope and adding a concrete walkway down to a newly constructed landing area that will serve as a launch-point for kayakers, canoers, boaters, fishermen, and recreational swimmers. This area is already highly utilized by recreational fishermen and kayakers, but this new addition will bring increased awareness and accessibility to one of Silver Creek’s most unique areas.

At the groundbreaking, the City was joined by Dr. David Wicks with the Ohio River Way. Ohio River Way is a non-profit that seeks to increase opportunities for adventure on and along the Ohio River, as well as provide information on river safety, help improve public access and infrastructure, and celebrate the unique beauty and culture of the Ohio River. Also in attendance was Mr. Kenton Wooden, executive director for the Falls of the Ohio Foundation.

“I want to thank the City Council, the New Albany Redevelopment Commission, and our partners along the Ohio River for celebrating this groundbreaking with us, and for helping increase access to one of New Albany’s historic and unique waterways,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan.