2022 Construction Projects
Construction projects take place throughout the City of Mt. Pleasant annually in order to maintain and improve the City's infrastructure. Updates on these projects will be posted to this page, and also are communicated through door hangers and letters (for residents directly affected by projects), local media, along with the City's Facebook and Twitter pages.
Alley Reconstruction (July 12-August 31)
Reconstruction of the alley, known as the “Cat’s Meow Alley”, between Broadway and Michigan, University and Franklin Streets will be completed in the summer of 2022. The project includes removal and replacement of the existing concrete pavement, asphalt pavement and sub base, along with some storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and sidewalk replacement work. The project also includes the installation of new catch basins and storm sewer in certain sections of the alley.Asphalt Crack Sealing (May 2-13)
Various streets will be crack sealed as part of the preventative maintenance program.Local Street Projects (June 6-August 13)
Illinois Street between Fancher and Main Streets will be reconstructed. The project includes removal and replacement of the existing asphalt, road base, curb and sidewalk, replacement of the handicap access ramps, and the installation of storm sewer in some sections. New street scape will be installed between Main and Franklin, as well as pedestrian lighting on the north side of Illinois between Main and Fancher.Major Street Projects
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Crapo Street (August 1 - October 22)
Crapo Street between Broadway and High Streets will be reconstructed. This project
includes removal and replacement of the existing asphalt, curb and gutter, water main and some
sections of sidewalk. The roadway will be reconstructed at the same width, and will be re-striped
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Brown Street (May 31 - August 12)
Brown Street between North Drive and High Street will be reconstructed, including
replacement of curb and gutter. Sidewalk and sidewalk ramps will be reconstructed where
necessary for A.D.A. compliance and to replace sidewalk in poor condition. A new storm sewer
sump pump drain will be installed behind the curb between South Drive and High Street, which
will be connected to exiting storm sewer structures.