South Avenue and Elmwood Avenue Improvement Projecct
About the Project
The South Avenue and Elmwood Avenue Improvement Project was a City of Rochester and County of Monroe 131K project which consisted of reconstructing two City of Rochester streets. The project also included a cycle track connection along Elmwood Avenue between the Highland Trail and the Elmwood Cycle Track. The project is now substantially complete.
- South Avenue (Elmwood Ave - Bellevue Dr)
- Elmwood Avenue (Mt Hope Ave - South Ave)
Project Scope
The projects consists of full depth pavement reconstruction. Additional improvements will also include new sidewalk, curb, curb ramps, driveway aprons, drainage basins, water main, water services, hydrants, lighting, signals, signing, pavement markings, tree plantings, pedestrian crossing improvements, and bicycle accommodations.
Additional private utility adjustments were made in advance of the construction phase of the project.
Project Documents
Schedule
| Preliminary Design | Winter 2019 through Fall 2020 |
| Final Design | Fall 2020 through Fall 2021 |
| Bid and Award | Fall 2021 |
| Construction | Spring 2022 through Fall 2023 |
Project Team
- City of Rochester
- Monroe County
- Design Consultant: Erdman Anthony
- Public Outreach Firm: Highland Planning
- Construction Inspection Firm: TY Lin International
- Contractor: Sealand Contractors Corporation
Public Participation
The City hosted a public meeting on July 15, 2021
- Presentation
- South Ave Layout - July 15, 2021
- Elmwood Ave Layout - July 15, 2021
The City of Rochester presented design options at the NBN6 monthly meeting on February 8, 2021.
The first public informational meeting was held on October 20, 2020.