RTA will begin West End Bus Loop reconstruction
UPDATE: Shaffer has clarified the estimated reconstruction start time as April 2010
A notice to proceed has been issued and reconstruction of the West End Bus Loop — one of the ugliest sights in western Lakewood at 18856 Detroit Ave., across the street from Around the Corner Bar, near the Harry Buffalo — is imminent, according to Joseph Shaffer, RTA’s director of engineering and project development. Shaffer said the construction contract is for $367,226 with Daniel R. Schmoldt Enterprises of Warrensville Hts. 80% of the total cost is federally funded.
The June 2009 RTA bid solicitation detail outlines the scope of the project:
“The Greater Cleveland RTA will be reconstructing the Lakewood West End Bus Loop, formerly known as the Rocky River Loop. The loop is located at the west end of Lakewood where Detroit Road turns to go over the Rocky River Bridge.
The project shall completely reconstruct the site with new pavement, new bus waiting structure, landscaping, and fencing. The existing pavement and building structure shall be removed. New underground utilities shall be installed. New reinforced concrete pavement with sidewalks and drive aprons shall be constructed. A new brick waiting area with operator facilities shall be erected. The work also includes ornamental fencing, landscaping, site lighting, signage, and various site amenities.
During the project, the Contractor will be responsible for all maintenance of traffic as stipulated within the documents.”
Due to budget constraints, full site renderings were not created. However, RTA did provide an image of the bus waiting structure building elevation (see above).
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