Valley View & Hines Hill Sidewalk
Project Update 3/14/25
Project Update 3/14/25
The sidewalk project along Hines Hill Road and Valley View Road is currently out for bid. The project will include the installation of a new 5-foot concrete sidewalk, stormwater improvements, road enhancements, and lighting upgrades. The sidewalk construction will be carried out in two phases:
Phase 1: This phase will involve constructing sidewalk on the north side of Hines Hill Road from Granby Drive to Glastonbury Drive. After reviewing the bids for the project, additional improvements may occur between Glastonbury Drive and SR 91 that consist of modifying the existing sidewalk to include additional drainage, curb, and a grass lawn between the sidewalk and the road.
Phase 2: This phase will involve constructing sidewalk on the west side of Valley Road, from Hunting Hollow Drive to the Hines Hill intersection. After crossing Hines Hill Road, the sidewalk will be built on the east side of Valley View Road, extending from the Hines Hill Road intersection to Wethersfield Drive.
Construction will begin with Phase 1 to accommodate the paving a portion of Hines Hill Road later this year. Upon the completion of Phase 1, the contractor will begin work on Phase 2.
The project is expected to commence early this spring and be completed by early fall 2025, weather pending. During construction, residents should anticipate minor traffic delays.
Project Background
The Valley View / Hines Hill Sidewalk is part of the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan for 2021-2025 that Council approved a number of years ago. The Plan provides a continued effort to provide safe and practical community-wide bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in the community. Other remaining sections scheduled as part of the 2021-2025 Connectivity Plan include Middleton Road from Valley View to SR 91 (2024), W. Streetsboro Road from Terex Road to W. Case Drive (2024), Ravenna Street from S. Hayden Parkway to Stow Road (2025) and Stow Road from Ravenna Street to E. Streetsboro Street (2025). During development of the 2021-2025 Plan, a scoring matrix , developed via public input, evaluated these sections which received high scores due to their connectivity to existing neighborhoods, trails, and streets with higher speeds. Recognizing the importance of connectivity, the Hudson City Council prioritized these streets, aiming to advance the City's commitment to fostering a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly environment.
Link to Connectivity Plan Webpage.
Link to Connectivity Plan Projects and Dates.
Project Details
The City of Hudson is planning a new concrete sidewalk project along Valley View Road and Hines Hill Road. Based on updated public input and preliminary design, the project has been modified to include the following sidewalk segments:
- Valley View - Hunting Hollow to Hines Hill -- west side
- Valley View - Hines Hill to Wethersfield - east side
- Hines Hill - Glastonbury to Granby - north side
Sidewalk Alignment
Public Engagement
Public Information Meeting December 11, 2023: The City held a public information meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Hudson City Hall. City staff and representatives from the consultant AECOM were available to answer resident questions. The conceptual sidewalk plan and other exhibits were made available for review at the meeting.
Council Workshop Discussion January 9, 2024: Staff and the consultant presented the proposed sidewalk alignment to City Council at the Council Workshop on January 9, 2024. The meeting was livestreamed and is available to view on demand on the City Website.
Council Workshop Discussion March 12, 2024: After Council discussion, the removal of trees has been delayed pending further assessment of the sidewalk alignments along Valley View Road and Hines Hill Road. Staff collected survey data along Valley View Road, from Hines Hill Road to Middleton Road, to evaluate the possibility of extending the sidewalk project to this section. The discussion can be viewed on the City Website.
Public Open House July 22, 2024: The preliminary alignment evaluation for the sidewalk alignment along Valley View Road from Hines Hill Road to Middleton Road was completed and was presented at a public open house meeting on July 22. At the public open house, residents were able to review concept plans for the new sidewalk and discuss questions or concerns with City staff.
Council Workshop August 27, 2024: During the meeting, City Council reviewed the Sidewalk and Trail Map, Matrix, and Cost Summary for these segments. After a thorough discussion, Council was in agreement with the recommended alignments. A motion to approve these alignments will appear on the September 17 Council Meeting agenda for approval. Engineering staff will continue working with the design consultant to finalize the sidewalk design over the next few months.
Homeowners along Hines Hill Road and Valley View Road will receive an informational letter in the coming weeks outlining the next steps for the project.
Citizens may provide feedback at the Council meeting on September 3 or September 17, 2024 or commenting in the Comments & Questions section.
Project Costs
Hines Hill Road = $1,200,000
Valley View Road = $700,000
Total = $1.9 million (subject to change pending upcoming budget cycle).
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