Project Description

The Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood project will focus on improvements to Fairfax Avenue between Hanna Street and Gaywood Drive. The project is anticipated to include removing the old chip and seal street, adding new curbs, an asphalt road, new drive approaches, and additional storm inlets.

  • Subsurface drainage
  • Some new sidewalk
  • The majority of Fairfax Ave, between Hanna St and Gaywood Dr, will be closed to traffic throughout the summer of 2025.
  • On trash day, trash cans will need to be moved to Elmrow Dr.
  • It will be loud, dirty and dusty.
  • Do not move barricades, the contractor will move them and open the road to traffic when it is acceptable to be driven on.
  • The contractor will not water the grass seed. It will be the property owner’s responsibility to water the grass seed to ensure proper and adequate growth.

  • PAY ATTENTION

    AVOID DISTRACTIONS!

    Be aware of all signage and reduced speeds. Avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating/drinking, and radio.

  • BARRICADES

    DO NOT MOVE BARRICADES!

    The contractor will move them once pavement passes testing and can withstand vehicle weights.

  • WORKER SAFETY

    BE PREPARED TO STOP!

    Slow down and give workers extra room. Drive cautiously through the jobsite especially If workers are on site.