🎥 8th Street reconstruction engineering agreement approved

braun-and-driggs — Hays Asst. Public Works Dir. John Braun and Buck Driggs, Driggs Design Group, answer questions about the 8th Street reconstruction project.

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

The first step in reconstruction of 8th Street between Milner and Vine Streets has been approved by the Hays city commission.

A $68,880 design contract–the low bid–with Driggs Design Group of Hays for engineering services was approved at the Oct. 27 commission meeting.

The project is part of the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan with an estimated cost of $2.5 million.

8th Street is classified as a minor arterial road constructed of three lanes of concrete with curb and gutter, according to Asst. Public Works Director John Braun.

“Much of the pavement is cracked and deteriorating. The curb and gutter is in disrepair and the existing sidewalks and curb ramps are not ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant,” Braun informed commissioners.

The project also includes the upgrade of water services along this section of 8th street during the reconstruction.

8th Street west of Milner was reconstructed in 2006.