Clarkston DPW workers and contractors started work last week to build up the paved path from M-15 to the south bridge in Depot Park.
The project includes raising manhole cones, lids, and frames about five feet and adding dirt to fill in the gap between the road and walkway.
It will result in a more gradual slope from Main Street to the bridge that will hopefully eliminate the need for a fence, said Mike Speagle, DPW supervisor.
The existing fence is made of split-rail wood and is sagging in places.
“We want to bring the grade back up and to do that, we had to raise the manholes,” Speagle said.
The fill dirt was donated by Independence Township from its safety path project, he said.
Tillier Plambing Company of Holly was contracted for the manhole work, for $5,545. The project is expected to be complete this week.
– Phil Custodio

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