Hurley Ave. upgrade plan submitted to state

A draft of the final report regarding the planned reconfiguration of Hurley Avenue has been submitted to the state for review, according to a city official.

City Engineer Ralph Swenson said the state Department of Transportation could make recommendations for changes as the process moves toward creating a final design report.

Swenson said he expects the project to begin in the summer of 2019.

The state signed off on a preliminary report in May, setting the stage for the final design phase of the project.

Swenson said the Department of Transportation has approved a consultant’s report indicating there will be no disturbance to historic landmarks as a result of the work.

The project is to consist of paving the entire length of Hurley Avenue within the city limits and installing sidewalk access for the handicapped at all cross street. The project also could include the addition of a bicycle lane.

The state Department of Transportation is funneling $565,000 of federal funding to the project.

Swenson previously said Kingston had been awarded federal highway grant money to repave Hurley Avenue and carry out related work in the city’s Complete Streets project.

The project is to consist of paving the entire length of Hurley Avenue within the city limits and installing sidewalk access for the handicapped at all cross street. The project also could include the addition of a bicycle lane.