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1. What are construction crews doing in Bingham’s First Addition?

This is a major revitalization effort within the western limits of the Historic River District.  Over five thousand. three hundred feet (5,300’) of water main and two thousand, sever hundred feet (2,700’) of sanitary sewer main are being installed to replace the aging infrastructure located in Bingham’s First Addition.  The goal is to provide better domestic water service and fire protection, while at the same time repairing sanitary sewer problems that have existed for over two decades.

2. How can I sign up to receive updates about this project ?

Please follow this link to sign up to receive updates about this project; https://form.jotform.com/230656594092058

3. How long will this project take?

The project will start in March and is set to be completed by the end of December 2023

4. When will the work take place?

Construction will occur primarily Monday through Friday.  Crews will typically not be working during weekends, or during downtown special events.  Some night work will be required to mitigate negative impacts and avoid prolonged disruption of service.  Any weekend work or night work will be communicated to the public in advance.

5. How will this effect my city utilities? Will my water be shut off?

Your utility services will only be affected when switching over to the new infrastructure.  All new utility services will be performed in coordination with owners and residents to avoid prolonged service interruptions. Some of this work may need to take place overnight to mitigate negative impacts to your service.  Crews will communicate with residents to ensure a successful project

6. How will this project affect access to my home?

Your vehicular access will only be impacted for limited amounts of time.   Crews will communicate and coordinate with residents to ensure that residents can park near or within their driveway at the end of each working day

7. Will this project affect my mail and parcel deliveries?

City crews will be working with the postal service to relocate your mailboxes to an accessible location outside of the construction zone.  Deliveries from providers such as Amazon, UPS, etc. will continue throughout the construction project.    

8. When will crews be working on my infrastructure and my street?

City crews will be working with our contractors to provide more details as the logistics of the project unfold.  Project updates will provide more specific information and detailed projected impacts which will be communicated via social media, email updates, and informational material provided to the residents.  

9. How can I get regular project updates?

City staff will be providing residents with door hangers, project information sheets, and personal updates throughout the project.   Additionally, if you would like to sign up for regular email updates, please do so by calling Public Works at 417-581-1702 to provide your contact information.  If you would like to sign up online for updates, you can use the following link to provide us with your best method of communication throughout this process.  

10. How will this project affect my trash services?

As the project progresses and work zones are identified, staff and the contractors will be communicating with the Republic Services to ensure that trash service can occur on the regularly scheduled day.  Please keep all trash cans off the rights-of-way until the day of trash service.  This will help ensure that our contractors can easily access the utilities and increase our overall efficiency.

11. How can I help with this project ?

Residents can help by parking all vehicles in your driveways and avoid any on-street parking.  Ensuring access to the city rights-of-way will be critical to increasing our overall productivity.