Lane; and pedestrian crosswalks across Argonne Street, Lombardi Access Road, and Marlee Lane. Storm sewer upgrades and reconfiguration also were part of the project.
The improvements will benefit football fans attending Packers games and the draft, as well as the growing number of people who visit the area year-round to enjoy activities and events offered in and near Lambeau Field and Titletown, said Craig Schuh, manager of engineering services in Ayres ' Green Bay office.
“ This big goofy stadium attracts people for games but also on any other day, and many of them are moving around on foot,” Schuh said.“ The Packers have made huge improvements in the Titletown District, including adding both summer and winter activities and even hosting free concerts. The area already is a big tourist destination. On top of what the Packers have invested in, there also are stores, restaurants, and businesses in the area that attract people to this entertainment district with an iconic stadium.”
The recently completed project makes it easier and safer for pedestrians to get to and from their destinations, and the foot traffic benefits the Packers organization, communities, and local businesses, Schuh said.
The Lombardi Access Road portion of the project had“ very high visibility” because people can see it from Lombardi Avenue, and it’ s heavily used by motorists and pedestrians, Hubbard said.
“ We basically repaved the road, adjusted its width and location, added curb and gutter, and a new sidewalk,” Hubbard said.“ But the main goal was to provide pedestrian connectivity from west of Highway 41 east to Lambeau Field and the Titletown District.”
The Brookwood Drive portion of the project“ is a little more hidden but still necessary because it helps to create a sidewalk loop around that whole area,” Hubbard said.
The Village also asked Ayres to help move above-ground telecommunications and other utility lines underground, a $ 500,000 initiative that improved the aesthetics of the area, Rickert said.
“ Relocating the utilities underground made things more complex because Ayres had to coordinate with the many different agencies that own them, but it really helped to clean up the area,” Rickert said.“ There are no more gobs of wiring hanging down or wooden poles. It’ s all buried underground, so Ayres taking the lead on that really helped us make that corridor look better.”
TEAMWORK PAYS OFF Since the project area is home to multiple businesses, communicating with business owners and including them in the planning always was a priority, Schuh said. The businesses’
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