Milton OKs $100K order to start Hopewell Corridor project

Map depicts proposed improvements to the intersection of Hopewell and Thompson roads in Milton. The City Council has approved a $100,000 task order for pre-construction and right-of-way acquisition services for three intersection projects along Hopewell. CITY OF MILTON

Map depicts proposed improvements to the intersection of Hopewell and Thompson roads in Milton. The City Council has approved a $100,000 task order for pre-construction and right-of-way acquisition services for three intersection projects along Hopewell. CITY OF MILTON

A $100,000 task order has been approved by the Milton City Council to start the process for intersection improvements in the Hopewell Road Corridor.

The order directs the city’s consultant, BM&K P.C., to undertake pre-construction and right-of-way acquisition services for planned improvements of Hopewell at Bethany Bend/Bethany Way, Thompson Road and Hamby Road, according to an agenda report to the council by Interim Public Works Director Sara Leaders.

“The services to be provided under this task order are for plan review, constructability review, attend meetings as requested by the city, right-of-way coordination, right-of-way acquisition, determination of value, negotiation, closing document preparation, bid preparation and review of bids,” Leaders said.

The task order is to be completed within 12 months of the notice to proceed by the city.