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Fleet and Cornhill Streets Reconstruction Project
The Fleet and Cornhill Streets Reconstruction project has been delayed. The City is currently evaluating alternative design approaches that will be less intrusive and more cost effective. In addition, the archaeological findings necessitate some further investigation and analysis to determine if additional construction cost increases will result. 
During this final design phase, there have been some concerns from citizens about their plans for repairs to their properties. While actual construction is on hold, property owners could carry out any repairs or painting that they have been planning for their properties. Presently, the City of Annapolis
cannot give a time line for the start of construction.
The archaeological investigation, which started in early April of 2008 on Cornhill and Fleet Streets, uncovered many meaningful historical artifacts. The University of Maryland Archaeologic Program carried out limited, non-intrusive, partial excavation in several locations along both streets. These investigative digs were conducted at the lowest level of disturbance possible were based on manual excavation to protect the safety and integrity of the surrounding structures. On completion of the investigation, the pits were back-filled and the surface repaired and restored to its original condition.
City staff met with residents of Fleet and Cornhill Streets in May of 2008 to discuss the archaeological finds on the streets and the project delays.
The image at left shows the archaeology dig on Fleet Street. It shows the depth of rock and old road bed to cut through for future improvements. The lower image shows spring-fed water 5 feet below the current road surface, overtop of an old "cordoroy" road bed. Look closely to see the logs below the water.
On March 14, 2007, a community meeting was held by the City of Annapolis to discuss the project and to get a consensus from the community as to the final surface treatment of the roadway and sidewalks.
