Motorists navigating through Plymouth will need to adjust their routes starting June 7, as Phase 1A of the Plymouth Boulevard Improvement Project commences. The stretch from Rockford Road to Highway 55 will be closed to through traffic, heralding a series of changes aiming to revitalize the Plymouth City Center. According to a release from the City of Plymouth, this developmental stride is geared toward enhancing roundabouts, pedestrian safety, and trail connectivity for a more vibrant, walkable downtown area.
For those looking to reach the Plymouth Ice Center or Life Time at 3650 Plymouth Blvd., eastbound on 37th Avenue serves as the main artery, necessitating a right turn to enter the lot. Exiting traffic will be directed along a similar route – westbound on 37th Avenue leading to either north on Plymouth Boulevard or westbound on 36th Avenue to Vicksburg Lane, though, keep in mind, that 36th Avenue will not be accessible to eastbound drivers at this time.
Vicksburg Lane remains the preferred detour for local shoppers and visitors destined for Cub Foods, Plymouth Library, and other City Center businesses. Nonetheless, those intending to visit the main pedestrian entryway to the Hilde Performance Center via 35th Avenue will find it shut at the intersection with Plymouth Boulevard, as detailed in an update from the city's website.
Plymouth City Hall can be reached from several angles: northbound on Plymouth Boulevard from Highway 55, westbound on 34th Avenue from Fernbrook Lane, and, for those coming from Vicksburg Lane, an eastbound jaunt on 34th crosses Plymouth Boulevard into the fray of the civic hub. Local residents and customers requiring regular halts at the apartments north of 37th Avenue or the nearby BP gas station will be granted access throughout the construction period.
The City of Plymouth advises that the construction schedule may shift due to unpredictable variables such as weather and on-site development processes. However, the assurance holds that City Hall will remain accessible to voters come election time. To ease the strain on local commerce, the city is promoting the Road Construction Business Passport program, which rewards patronage at establishments impacted by the construction with considerable incentives. Passports can be picked up at key community locations, including City Hall and the Plymouth Community Center, to encourage continued community support for the local economy.
