Five companies submitted bids to the city of Gig Harbor on Thursday, all vying for a shot at the $12 million 38th Avenue improvement project.
Gig Harbor city officials have 60 days to award the contract, said Lori Maricle, city communications manager.
Key elements of the project include a sewer line from 56th Street NW to Hunt Street; a roundabout to replace the traffic light at 56th Street NW; a bike lane; and street lights. The work will happen on the east side of the road.
Neighbors have questions about access
About 50 people attended a two-hour open house on Tuesday at which city engineers and project managers discussed their plans. The key question from residents was: How will they get in to and out of their neighborhood during the year-long construction, which could begin in July.
“It will be nice to have sidewalks and lights,”said Christine Johnston, who lives in a mobile home park on the corner of Hunt Street and 38th Avenue. “My only real concern will be, what happens when Hunt Street backs up during peak travel times?”…