Phase 1 Latest Information
Throughout the project, we will be providing updates on the progress of the project. Check back for the latest information. If you would like to be added to our construction updates, please provide your contact information on the Contact Us page.
Residents with questions can contact:
Lisa Brock, P.E. (RHMG Engineers), Phase 1 Stakeholder Coordinator, at lbrock@rhmg.com or 847-323-3602
Bob Mateja (Baxter & Woodman), Phase 1 Construction Manager at rmateja@baxterwoodman.com or 815-353-8020.
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
July 2021
June 2021
January 2021
Project Update - 1/19/2021
Phase 1 (south of bike path) Irrigation
Permanent irrigation equipment has been installed and winterized and is ready for start-up and irrigation in Spring 2021. The temporary pumping equipment and the mobile generator have been removed from the site, and only the temporary white PVC surface irrigation lines just northwest of the Cottonwood Grove will remain for use in spring. Permanent electrical service to the irrigation pump station has been completed and is ready for Spring 2021 watering.
Phase 2 (north of bike path) Irrigation
All piping and associated controls have been completed and are ready for start-up and irrigation in Spring 2021. Due to the use of unique trenching equipment, the underground piping installation caused minimal disturbances. Slight disturbances may be noticed around buried sprinkler heads and valve boxes, but should quickly disappear as seed germinates in the warmer months ahead.
Once the grass seed has germinated sufficiently to sustain foot traffic and activities across the restored areas of Community Park, the Park District will perform the first mowing in Spring 2021. After the first mowing, the chain-link and temporary construction fencing will be removed. At that time, minimal areas may need touch-up grading and seeding, but should not impact use of the playfield areas.
Detention Facility (Community Park) and Associated Storm Sewers
The underground stormwater detention facility installed in Community Park, and the storm sewer additions along Wilmette Avenue, the Meadow Drives, and Wilshire Avenues were completed and put into service last August 2020. Additional storm sewer work is scheduled to start after school is out for the summer. The work is expected to commence early June 2021 and continue through late August. Road closures and detours can be anticipated for the work in the intersection of Illinois and Hunter Roads, as well as along Washington Avenue east of Hunter Road. Advance notification of these closures and detours will be provided in advance of construction.
October 2020
Project Update - 10/16/2020
Phase 1 (south of bike path) Irrigation
Installation work has been completed, and restoration of the landscape is underway. All areas have been graded, seeded, fertilized, and covered in hydro-mulch. Temporary pumping equipment, powered by a temporary mobile generator, will provide irrigation until the permanent system is up and running in November. Irrigation is expected to begin as early as this weekend. To promote germination as quickly as possible, daily irrigation will take place during daylight hours, unless sufficient precipitation occurs.
Phase 2 (north of bike path) Irrigation
Installation work will begin early next week. The Contractor will begin with irrigation main piping immediately north of the bike path and work from the west, progressing toward the irrigation pump station. Once this main is installed, the Contractor will begin irrigation main installations around the perimeter of the east half of the park’s north field. Construction access for remaining irrigation work will be through Birchwood Lane. The irrigation work is expected to be completed in late November.
Once the grass seed has germinated sufficiently to sustain foot traffic and activities across the restored areas of Community Park, the Park District will perform the first mowing in Spring 2021. After this time, the chain-link and temporary construction fencing will be removed.
With the completion of the Highcrest School sign, the Contractor will replace several sections of sidewalk in front of the school on Saturday. Early next week, final sod and plantings will be placed as well.
Project Update - 10/9/2020
Irrigation installations continue to progress through Community Park. Phase 1 irrigation work, located south of the bike path, has been completed. The trenches are backfilled, raked, and ready for seeding and hydro-mulch. Phase 2 irrigation work, located north of the bike path, will commence this next week, starting with the east portion of the north field.
Final grading and seeding have been completed over the playfields south of the bike path, as well as the southern limits of the park behind Meadow Drive. Fertilizing and hydro-mulching operations in these areas will be completed early next week.
Following hydro-mulching, temporary irrigation pumps will be installed to nurture the newly seeded and mulched playfields south of the bike path.
The Contractor will proceed later next week to work their way out of the Park by grading, seeding, and hydro-mulching the access driveway along the south side of the chain-link fencing. Access for the Phase 2 irrigation work north of the bike path will continue through the west end of Birchwood Lane through late November.
September 2020
Project Update - 9/25/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The work activities that continue in Community Park are related to installation of the irrigation system. Phase 1 irrigation work, south of the bike path, is expected to progress through the week of September 28th, followed immediately by restoration and seeding of the construction zone. Phase 2 irrigation work, north of the bike path, is expected to begin the week of October 5th.
COMMUNITY PARK IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS
Work Completed through Friday, 09/25/20
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Continued installation of the Phase I irrigation piping and sprinkler system south of the bike path
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Installation of below-grade mechanical and electrical piping for the irrigation pump station
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Erection of the irrigation pump facility concrete base slab directly adjacent to the north side of the bike path
Work Scheduled starting Monday, 9/28/20
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Complete installation of the Phase I irrigation piping and sprinkler system south of the bike path
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Install temporary pumps and piping to enable the irrigation pump facility for watering of the south Community Playfields
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Begin restoration & seeding of Community Playfield within the construction zone
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Begin Phase II irrigation piping and sprinkler system north of the bike path
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Boring of electrical conduit from existing ComEd transformer at Wilmette Junior High School through Community Park to new irrigation system pumping facility immediate adjacent to the bike path
HIGHCREST SCHOOL PARKING LOT
Work Scheduled through Monday, 9/28/20
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Installation of the final asphalt course in the Highcrest Middle School parking lot and access driveway
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Application of pavement markings on the Highcrest Middle School parking lot and access driveway
Saturday, 9/26/20 - Please note paving work at the school will begin at 8:00am.
August 2020
Project Update - 8/21/2020
FINAL UPDATE!
Community Park Vault Improvements
The 2020 portion of the West Side Neighborhood Storage Project Phase 1 has been completed ahead of schedule!
Wilmette Residents can expect to enjoy use of Community Park in Spring 2021!
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 08/17/20 through Saturday, 08/21/20
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Removed privacy screening from the temporary chain link fencing that will remain in place around Community Park until the restoration seed has germinated
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Restored asphalt bike path and opened to pedestrian and bicycle use
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Reinstalled light poles in the Highcrest parking lot
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Removed all temporary chain-link construction fencing from Highcrest entrance
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Restored temporary asphalt surfaces in the intersection of Hunter & Illinois Roads
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Restored curb and sidewalk in the intersection of Hunter & Illinois Roads
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Opened the intersection of Hunter & Illinois Roads
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 08/24/20 through Friday, 08/28/20
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Erect Highcrest Middle School sign off Hunter Road entrance
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Irrigation system installations in Community Park
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Regrading and restoring disturbed areas along the perimeter of Community Park outside limits of detention vault
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Turf installation and hydroseeding in Community Park
Thank you to all the nearby residents and those impacted
by this project for your patience during construction.
Coming Summer 2021 - New storm sewer installation on Hunter Road and Washington Avenue.
Project Update - 8/14/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, August 15th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Highcrest Middle School completing landscape restoration activities. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 08/10/20 through Saturday, 08/15/20
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Restored asphalt bike path along the north and west sides of the Highcrest Middle School parking lot
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Completed restoration of concrete curbs and sidewalks disturbed by construction activities in the Highcrest parking lot
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Restored the parking lot of Highcrest with placement of binder course asphalt and temporary pavement markings
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Began restoration of landscape areas disturbed by construction on the Highcrest property and along the newly restored bike path
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Removed temporary chain-link construction fence along Hunter Road in front of Highcrest
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Restored curbs in the intersection of Illinois and Hunter Roads
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Placed temporary asphalt surface course in the intersection of Illinois and Hunter Roads
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 08/17/20 through Friday, 08/21/20
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Complete restoration of landscape areas disturbed by construction on the Highcrest property and along the newly restored bike path
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Replace split-rail fencing along the bike path removed or compromised by construction activities
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Reinstall light poles in the Highcrest parking lot removed for construction
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Begin irrigation system installations in Community Park
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Begin regrading and restoring disturbed areas along the perimeter of Community Park outside the limits of the detention vault
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Begin turf installation and hydroseeding in Community Park
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect minor construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
The intersection of Illinois Road and Hunter Road will remain closed through August 22nd.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, August 15 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Sunday, August 16 – Watering of restored landscape areas will occur
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Project Update - 8/7/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, August 8th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Highcrest Middle School preparing the parking lot and adjacent areas for restoration activities. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 08/03/20 through Saturday, 08/08/20
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Removed timber access mats and concrete barriers
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Placed, graded, and compacted aggregate base for bike path to be restored along the north side of Highcrest School
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Replaced concrete bike path sections disturbed by construction
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Began landscape restoration around bike path
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Completed topsoil placement over installed detention vault
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Completed storm sewer and catch basin installation around detention vault
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Completed storm sewer installation in intersection of Hunter & Illinois Roads
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Prepared intersection of Illinois and Hunter Roads for upcoming base repair and temporary asphalt placement
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Removed site lighting and camera from Community Park site
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 08/10/20 through Friday, 08/14/20
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Remove temporary construction fencing at Highcrest Middle School parking lot entrance
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Complete placement and compaction of aggregate base course for the Highcrest parking lot and place new asphalt binder course
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Complete replacement of curbs in the Highcrest parking lot
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Replace concrete sidewalks and removed light poles around Highcrest
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Replace asphalt bike path along the north side of the Highcrest driveway
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Begin split rail fence replacement along properties on north side of Highcrest
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Begin irrigation system installations in Community Park
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Continue final grading of landscape restoration areas around the perimeter of Community Park
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect moderate construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
The intersection of Illinois Road and Hunter Road will remain closed through mid-August.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, August 8 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
July 2020
Project Update - 7/31/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, August 1st from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM backfilling and spreading topsoil over the detention vault and performing storm sewer installation work in the intersection of Illinois and Hunter Roads. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/27/20 through Saturday, 08/01/20
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Completed drain tile installation and backfilling around detention vault
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Placement of filter fabric and topsoil over installed detention vault
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Completed watermain tie-in along Hunter Road
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Installation of 12-inch storm sewer piping and catch basins around detention vault
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Highcrest School parking lot and bike path restoration
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 08/03/20 through Friday, 08/07/20
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Place topsoil over installed detention vault
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Installation of 6-inch storm drain and associated inlets along the far south limits of the work zone site behind the Meadow Drive residences
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Highcrest School parking lot restoration work including curb & sidewalk replacement and pavement removal
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Complete utility installations in the intersection of Hunter & Illinois Roads
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect minor construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
The intersection of Illinois Road and Hunter Road will remain closed through mid-August.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, August 1 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/27/20 through Friday, 07/31/20
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Completed replacement of asphalt driveway aprons along Wilshire Drive and Meadow Drive
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Completed placement of surface course asphalt along the Wilshire Drives, Meadow Drives, and Wilmette Avenue.
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 08/03/20 through Friday, 08/07/20
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Final clean up and tree pruning
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Work is substantially complete
Work Schedule
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Project Update - 7/24/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, July 25th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM backfilling and spreading topsoil over the detention vault and performing water main relocation work in the intersection of Illinois and Hunter Roads. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/20/20 through Saturday, 07/25/20
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Excavation and preparation of aggregate base for final detention vault pieces
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Delivery and installation of detention vault sections. Final vault piece is scheduled to be installed Friday, July 24th!
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Drain tile installation and backfilling around detention vault
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Placement of filter fabric and topsoil over installed detention vault
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Completed installation of 36-inch storm sewer piping and structures to deliver stormwater to detention vault
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Installation of 12-inch storm sewer piping and catch basins around detention vault
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Began Highcrest School parking lot restoration
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 07/27/20 through Friday, 07/31/20
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Backfill and place filter fabric and topsoil over installed detention vault
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Relocate fencing in preparation for seeding
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Complete installation of 12-inch storm sewer piping and catch basins around detention vault
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Highcrest School parking lot restoration
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect minor construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
The intersection of Illinois Road and Hunter Road will remain closed through mid-August.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, July 25 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/20/20 through Friday, 07/24/20
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Landscape restoration along the Meadow Drives, Wilmette Avenue, and Wilshire Drives
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Place surface course asphalt along the Meadow Drives, Wilmette Avenue, and Wilshire Drives
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8-inch water main relocation work in the intersection of Hunter and Illinois Roads
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 07/27/20 through Friday, 07/31/20
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Road restoration along the Meadow Drives, Wilmette Avenue, and Wilshire Drives
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Complete 8-inch water main relocation work in the intersection of Hunter and Illinois Roads
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Storm sewer installation in the intersection of Hunter and Illinois Roads
Traffic Expectations
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Intersection of Hunter and Illinois Roads will remain closed until mid-August
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Residents can expect minor construction traffic
Work Schedule
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Project Update - 7/17/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, July 18th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Ongoing Work - Week of 7/13/20 and 7/20/20
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Delivery and installation of detention vault sections. Nearly 85% of pieces have been installed!
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Drain tile installation and backfilling around detention vault
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Excavation and preparation of aggregate base for detention vault
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Placement of filter fabric and topsoil over installed detention vault
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Installation of 36-inch storm sewer piping and structures to deliver stormwater to detention vault
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Installation of 12-inch storm sewer piping and catch basins around detention vault
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect heavy construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
The intersection of Illinois Road and Hunter Road will remain closed through mid-August.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, July 18 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/13/20 through Friday, 07/17/20
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Road restoration along the Meadow Drives, Wilmette Avenue, and Wilshire Drives
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Water main relocation at the intersection of Hunter and Illinois Roads
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 07/20/20 through Friday, 07/24/20
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Landscape restoration along the Meadow Drives, Wilmette Avenue, and Wilshire Drives
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Water main relocation at the intersection of Hunter and Illinois Roads
Traffic Expectations
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Intersection of Hunter and Illinois Roads will remain closed until mid-August
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Residents can expect minor construction traffic
Work Schedule
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Project Update - 7/10/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, July 11th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Ongoing Work - Week of 7/06/20 and 7/13/20
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Delivery and installation of detention vault sections. Over 75% of pieces have been installed!
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Drain tile installation and backfilling around detention vault
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Excavation and preparation of aggregate base for detention vault
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Placement of filter fabric and topsoil over installed detention vault
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Installation of 36-inch storm sewer piping and structures to deliver stormwater to detention vault
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect heavy construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
The intersection of Illinois Road and Hunter Road will remain closed through August 22nd.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, July 11 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/06/20 through Friday, 07/10/20
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Continued road restoration along the Meadow Drives, Wilmette Avenue, and Wilshire Drives
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 07/13/20 through Friday, 07/17/20
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Continue road restoration along the Meadow Drives
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Begin landscape restoration along Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West
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Continue landscape restoration along Wilmette Avenue
Traffic Expectations
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Daily lane closures may be experienced along Wilshire Drive, Wilmette Avenue, and the Meadow Drives as final landscape restoration activities are completed
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Intersection of Hunter and Illinois Roads will remain closed until August 22, 2020
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Residents can expect minor construction traffic
Work Schedule
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Project Update - 7/2/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor will not be working Saturday, July 4. We wish you a Happy Fourth of July!
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 06/29/20 through Friday, 07/03/20
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Excavation and preparation of aggregate base for west portion of detention vault
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Delivery and installation of detention vault pieces. 50% of the pieces have been installed.
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Drain tile installation and backfilling around detention vault
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Removal of bike path and installation of 36-inch storm sewer piping and structures to deliver stormwater to detention vault
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Began placement of filter fabric and topsoil over installed detention vault
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 07/06/20 through Friday, 07/10/20
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Delivery and installation of detention vault sections
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Drain tile installation and backfilling around detention vault
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Excavation and preparation of aggregate base for detention vault
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Placement of filter fabric and topsoil over installed detention vault
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Installation of 36-inch storm sewer piping and structures to deliver stormwater to detention vault
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect heavy construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
The intersection of Illinois Road and Hunter Road will be closed beginning Monday, July 6th through August 16th.
Work Schedule
Please note that last week’s notice indicated the contractor would not be working on Friday, July 3, however, their schedule has changed, and they will be working an abbreviated day. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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Friday, July 3 – Anticipated work hours are 7:00am to 3:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
Wilmette Avenue is scheduled to open Thursday, July 2.
The intersection of Illinois Road and Hunter Road will be closed beginning Monday, July 6th through August 16th.
The Contractor will not be working Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. We wish you a Happy Fourth of July!
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/29/20 through Thursday, 07/02/20
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Continued road restoration along Wilshire Drive, Wilshire Drive West
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Completed road restoration along Wilmette Avenue and open to thru traffic
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Continued road restoration along the Meadow Drives
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Began landscape restoration along Wilmette Avenue
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 07/06/20 through Friday, 07/10/20
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Continue road restoration along the Meadow Drives
Begin landscape restoration along Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West
Continue landscape restoration along Wilmette Avenue
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road remains closed and is anticipated to be reopened to thru traffic in early July
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Wilshire Drive and Meadow Drives remain open to local traffic only, please proceed with caution
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Residents can expect moderate construction traffic hauling materials
Work Schedule
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
June 2020
Project Update - 6/26/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 27th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. The contractor will continue installing detention vault pieces to maintain progress. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
The Contractor will not be working Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
We wish you a Happy Fourth of July!
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 06/22/20 through Saturday, 06/27/20
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Continued excavation and preparation of aggregate base for west portion of detention vault
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Continued delivery and installation of detention vault pieces
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Installed drain tile around detention vault
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Begin backfilling west portion of detention vault
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Completed connection of the new storm sewer to the south section of detention vault
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Begin removal of bike path and installation of 36-inch storm sewer piping and structures to deliver stormwater to detention vault
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 06/29/20 through Thursday, 07/02/20
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Continue delivery and installation of detention vault sections
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Continue backfilling west portion of detention vault
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Continue excavation and preparation of aggregate base for west portion of detention vault
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Continue installation of 36-inch storm sewer piping and structures to deliver stormwater to detention vault
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect heavy construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, June 20 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Thursday
Storm Sewer Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 27th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. The Contractor will continue restoration activities. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
The Contractor will not be working Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
We wish you a Happy Fourth of July!
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/22/20 through Saturday, 06/27/20
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Continued road restoration along Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West
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Continued road restoration along Wilmette Avenue
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Begin road restoration along the Meadow Drives
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/29/20 through Thursday, 07/02/20
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Continue road restoration along Wilshire Drive, Wilshire Drive West, Wilmette Avenue, and the Meadow Drives
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Begin landscape restoration along Wilmette Avenue
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road remains closed and is anticipated to be reopened to thru traffic in early July
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Wilshire Drive and Meadow Drives remain open to local traffic only, please proceed with caution
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Residents can expect moderate construction traffic hauling materials
Work Schedule
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Saturday, June 20 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Thursday
Project Update - 6/19/2020
Check out the project progress video on the Project Resources page!
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 20th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. The contractor will continue backfilling and covering detention vault pieces to maintain progress. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 06/15/20 through Saturday, 06/20/20
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Installed drain tile around detention vault
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Completed backfilling south portion of detention vault
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Continued excavation and preparation of aggregate base for west portion of detention vault
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Continued delivery and installation of detention vault pieces
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Installed final box culvert through Meadow Drive easement
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 06/22/20 through Friday, 06/26/20
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Continue delivery and installation of detention vault sections
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Begin backfilling west portion of detention vault and installing drain tile
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Complete tree protection in preparation for bike path removal
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Begin installation of 36-inch storm sewer piping from the northeast section of the vault, under the bike path, to Hunter Road
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect heavy construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, June 20 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 20th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. The Contractor will continue restoration activities. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/15/20 through Saturday, 06/20/20
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Continue road and sidewalk restoration along Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West
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Begin road restoration along Wilmette Avenue
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Installed box culvert under Meadow Drive West
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/22/20 through Friday, 06/26/20
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Continue road restoration along Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West
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Continue road restoration along Wilmette Avenue
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road remains closed and is anticipated to be reopened to thru traffic in late June 2020
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Wilshire Drive and Meadow Drives remain open to local traffic only, please proceed with caution
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Residents can expect moderate construction traffic hauling materials
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Pavement operations will temporarily limit access along Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drives
Work Schedule
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Saturday, June 20 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Project Update - 6/12/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 13th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. The contractor will continue delivery and installation of detention vault pieces to maintain progress. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 06/08/20 through Saturday, 06/13/20
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Installed protection around trees along the bike path
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Continued delivery and installation of detention vault section
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Installed drain tile around detention vault
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Began backfilling south portion of detention vault
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Continued excavation and preparation of aggregate base for west portion of detention vault
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 06/15/20 through Friday, 06/19/20
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Continue delivery and installation of detention vault sections
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Continue backfilling south portion of detention vault
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Remove bike path along north side of park and school parking lot
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect heavy construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, June 13 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 13th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. The Contractor will work on completion of the storm sewer on Wilmette Avenue and West Meadow Drive in preparation for restoration work to begin next week. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/08/20 through Saturday, 06/13/20
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Completed 30-inch storm sewer along Wilshire Drive West
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Installed miscellaneous storm inlets and catch basin structures along Wilshire Drive West
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Completed storm manholes and interconnecting piping in North Meadow Drive
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Installed 60-inch storm sewer along West Meadow Drive
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Began road restoration along Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West
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Connected new Wilshire Drive water main to the existing water system
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Installed a large Junction Chamber in intersection of Wilmette Avenue and West Meadow Drive
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Installed a Junction Chamber in intersection of West Meadow Drive and South Meadow Drive
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/15/20 through Friday, 06/19/20
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Continue road restoration along Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West
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Begin road restoration along Wilmette Avenue
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Connect storm piping in intersection of Wilmette Avenue and West Meadow Drive
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Reinstall Wilshire Drive West light pole
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road remains closed and is anticipated to be reopened to thru traffic in late June 2020
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Wilshire Drive and Meadow Drives remain open to local traffic only, please proceed with caution
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Residents can expect moderate construction traffic hauling materials
Work Schedule
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Saturday, June 13 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Project Update - 6/5/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 6th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. Detention vault sections will be delivered and installed in anticipation of limited construction truck access to the work zone on June 9th due to an event at Highcrest School. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 06/01/20 through Saturday, 06/06/20
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Topsoil stripping and stockpiling operations were completed in west end of work zone
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Stockpiles were seeded to control erosion
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Excavation for the detention vault continued
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Granular base was placed and compacted in preparation for vault section installation
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An access ramp was constructed to the excavated area in preparation for material delivery
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Delivery and installation of detention vault pieces began
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Construction fencing was shifted north of the bike path in preparation for installation of the storm sewer along the north property line of Community Park and Highcrest School
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 06/08/20 through Friday, 06/12/20
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Continue excavation for the detention vault
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Continue placing and compacting granular base for the vault sections
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Continue installation of vault sections
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Begin installation of storm sewer along the north property line of Community Park and Highcrest School
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect heavy construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road. Truck traffic will be paused on Tuesday, 6/9 due to the Highcrest School yearbook pick up.
Work Schedule
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Saturday, June 6 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
The Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, June 6th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. The Contractor will complete the last of the storm sewer work on Wilshire Drive West in preparation for restoration work to begin next week.
We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/01/20 through Saturday, 06/06/20
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Installation of storm sewer manhole and piping in intersection of Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West
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Installation of the last box culverts between Community Park and Meadow Drive North
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Installation of storm sewer manholes in Meadow Drive North to connect the new Wilmette Avenue and Meadow Drive storm sewer to the piping in Community Park
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/08/20 through Friday, 06/12/20
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Begin restoring the roadway along Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West
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Begin curb removal in preparation for framing and pouring of new curbs along Wilshire Drive
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Install large Junction Chamber in intersection of Wilmette Avenue and West Meadow Drive
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Install Junction Chamber in intersection of West Meadow Drive and South Meadow Drive
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road remains closed and is anticipated to be reopened to thru traffic in late June 2020
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Wilshire Drive and Meadow Drives remain open to local traffic only, please proceed with caution
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Residents can expect heavy construction traffic near Wilmette Avenue and Meadow Drives due to the installation of the two Junction Chambers
Work Schedule
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Saturday, June 6 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm on Wilshire Drive West
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
May 2020
Project Update - 5/29/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
Due to recent rains, the Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, May 30 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. Working Saturday will allow the Contractor the time required to prepare for installation of the first storm detention vault pieces scheduled for next week. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed this Week: Tuesday, 05/26/20 through Saturday, 05/30/20
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Topsoil stripping and stockpiling operations continued
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Excavation for the detention vault began
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Storm sewer and box culvert installations began at the south end of work zone
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 06/01/20 through Friday, 06/05/20
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Continue excavation for the detention vault
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Place and compact granular base for the vault sections
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Complete installation of box culvert and continue work on the interconnecting storm sewer in Meadow Drive and Wilmette Avenue
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Close bike path and shift construction fencing north in preparation for installation of the 36-inch storm sewer along the north property line of Community Park and Highcrest School
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect heavy construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road
Work Schedule
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Saturday, May 30 – Anticipated work hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Tuesday, 05/26/20 through Friday, 05/29/20
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Catch basin inlet installation in Wilmette Avenue
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A large Junction Chamber was set in the intersection of Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West and connected to piping in Wilshire Drive with 36-inch storm sewer piping
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Installation of new 30-inch storm sewer piping along Wilshire Drive West began
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/01/20 through Friday, 06/05/20
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Two storm manhole structures will be set in Meadow Drive North
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The 30-inch storm sewer along Wilshire Drive West will be completed and tied into the existing storm water system in the Wilshire Drive West cul-de-sac
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A small portion of 6-inch water main will be relocated at the west end of Wilshire Drive West
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road remains closed and is anticipated to be reopened to thru traffic in late June 2020
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Wilshire Drive will remain open to local traffic only
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Meadow Drives will remain open to local traffic only, with Meadow North temporarily closed during the day for storm sewer work. Resident access will be maintained; please proceed with caution.
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Residents can expect moderate construction traffic hauling materials for the work on Wilshire Drive and Meadow Drives
Work Schedule
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Project Update - 5/22/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 05/18/2020 to Friday, 05/22/2020
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Heavy rain last week and over the weekend required the Contractor to stop all topsoil stripping and stockpiling operations in Community Park until drier weather allowed work to resume in the middle of this week
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Concrete barricades were placed along the south side of full access driveway in the Highcrest School parking lot
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A large gate was installed in the work zone fence to accommodate truck traffic
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Timber mats were delivered and placed to begin truck route in the fenced work zone
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Tuesday, 05/16/2020 to Friday, 05/29/2020
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Continue excavation for the detention vault
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Place and compact granular base for the vault sections
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Seed soil stockpiles to prevent soil erosion
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect moderate construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road
Work Schedule
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Work will be suspended Monday, May 25 due to Memorial Day
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesday through Friday
Storm Sewer Improvements
Due to recent intense rains, the Contractor is scheduled to work Saturday, May 23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Special approval has been granted for the Contractor to begin work one hour earlier than the Saturday hours published in the Village Code. On Saturday, the Contractor will continue progress on the critical storm sewer work. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 05/18/2020 to Friday, 05/22/2020
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Installation of the 60-inch storm sewer along West Meadow Drive has almost reached Meadow Drive North
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Installation of storm sewer structures to connect the new and existing storm sewers in Wilmette Avenue
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Roadways have been swept to minimize construction debris
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Tuesday, 05/16/2020 to Friday, 05/29/2020
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Installation of storm sewer manhole on the south side of Community Park
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Following manhole installation, the Contractor will start setting box culverts from the Park to Meadow Drive North
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A large crane will be on-site to set a Junction Chamber in the intersection of Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West after Memorial Day
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road remains closed and is anticipated to be reopened to thru traffic in late June 2020
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Wilshire Drive will remain open to local traffic only, except for closure to the intersection of Wilshire Drive and Wilshire Drive West immediately after Memorial Day (estimated closure time is 48 hours)
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Meadow Drives will remain open, but traffic will be affected by storm sewer installations.
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Residents can expect moderate construction traffic this week entering and leaving the closed portion of Wilmette Avenue at Locust and Glenview Roads
Work Schedule
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Saturday, May 23 – Work can be expected from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in the intersection of Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive
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Work will be suspended Monday, May 25 due to Memorial Day
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Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesday through Friday
Project Update - 5/15/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 05/11/2020 to Friday, 05/15/2020
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Full access driveway across the Highcrest School parking lot is complete
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Work was paused for Highcrest School’s Parent and Student access
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 05/18/2020 to Friday, 05/22/2020
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Continue stripping and stockpiling topsoil in the west end of the work zone
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Concrete barricades will be placed along the south side of full access driveway
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A larger gate will be installed in the work zone fence to accommodate truck traffic
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Timber mats will be delivered and placed to complete truck route in the fenced work zone
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Excavation and placement of granular base in preparation for vault installation
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect moderate construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road
Work Schedule
Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: 05/11/2020 to Friday, 05/15/2020
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Signage notifying pedestrians the east portion of Community Playfield is closed was placed on the pathways off Meadow Drive North and Laurel Lane
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Asphalt removal operations along West Meadow Drive were completed
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Installation of the 60-inch storm sewer continued along Wilmette Avenue to the intersection with West Meadow Drive
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Installation of the 60-inch storm sewer in West Meadow Drive began
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, Monday, 05/18/2020 to Friday, 05/22/2020
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Installation of 60-inch storm sewer pipe will continue along West Meadow Drive and heading north toward Meadow Drive North
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road remains closed and is anticipated to be reopened to thru traffic in late June 2020
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Both West Meadow Drive and Wilshire Drive will remain closed for the next few weeks as storm sewer work continues. Residents are asked to exit the area via Glenview Road.
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Residents can expect significant construction traffic along Meadow Drive this week. Please proceed with caution.
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Residents can expect moderate construction traffic this week entering and leaving the closed portion of Wilmette Avenue at Locust and Glenview Roads.
Work Schedule
Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Project Update - 5/8/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 05/04/20 through Friday, 05/08/20
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Stripping and stockpiling topsoil
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Temporary dewatering facilities were installed at the west end of the work area in preparation for excavation
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Construction of the access road across the Highcrest parking lot to the fenced work area.
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 05/11/20 through Friday, 05/15/20
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Due to Highcrest School’s Parent Access Days, all work will take place inside the fenced work area
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Continue stripping and stockpiling topsoil in the west end of the work area
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Once soil has been stockpiled, temporary seeding will be placed for erosion control
Traffic Expectations
Residents can expect minimal construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road due to the School’s planned Parent Access Days the week of May 11th.
Work Schedule
Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, however there may be some minor activity on the Highcrest School parking lot on Saturday, May 9 between 9:00am and 6:00pm.
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 05/04/20 through Friday, 05/08/20
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Grinding and removal of existing asphalt surfaces in the roadway
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Installation of 36-inch storm sewer in the intersection of Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive
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Installation of 60-inch precast concrete storm sewer pipe began in Wilmette Avenue
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 05/4/2020 to Friday, 05/8/2020
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Installation of 60-inch precast concrete storm sewer pipe will continue in Wilmette Avenue,
progressing east toward West Meadow Drive
***WEST MEADOW DRIVE CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING MAY 14***
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On May 14, installation of 60-inch storm sewer will begin in West Meadow Drive and progress northward
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Survey and layout activities along West Meadow Drive in preparation for storm sewer work
Resident Notification
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Residents of the Meadow Drive neighborhood will receive additional notification of this pending work from the Resident Engineer.
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Residents along the storm sewer routes can expect a friendly reminder visit from one of the Team Members prior to their temporary driveway closure as the storm sewer installation passes by their residence.
Please know the Contractor will ensure that any disruption to resident access is
as limited as possible and that access is reinstated at the end of each workday.
We thank you in advance for your patience.
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road will be closed from April 20th through late June 2020.
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Both Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive will remain closed for the next few weeks as storm sewer work continues. Residents are asked to exit the area via Glenview Road.
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Residents can expect moderate construction traffic this week entering and leaving the closed portion of Wilmette Avenue at Locust and Glenview Roads.
Work Schedule
Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Project Update - 5/1/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 04/27/2020 to Friday, 05/1/2020
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The Contractor continued stripping topsoil in the Park early in the week, but was forced to call off operations as the rain saturated the site, preventing further progress.
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Seismograph monitoring devices have been installed around the perimeter of the Park.
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The Contractor received a few deliveries of additional wood mats.
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Residents can access the on-site camera for real-time viewing, as well as time-lapse videos of the progress to date at wsnsp.com/phase-1-resources.
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 05/4/2020 to Friday, 05/8/2020
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The Contractor will install a manhole at the west end of the Park to facilitate groundwater removal.
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Once installed, the Contractor will begin excavating for the vault on the south side of the Park.
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Several deliveries of wood mats are expected early this week for the construction roadway within the fenced work zone.
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Full access activities through the Highcrest School parking lot are tentatively planned with minor curb removals and excavation activities in preparation for a direct construction access road across the lot to the Park.
Traffic Expectations
No road closures are expected due to the work within Community Park. Residents can expect moderate construction traffic at the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road intersection with deliveries of wood mats and minor manhole materials.
Work Schedule
Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 04/27/2020 to Friday, 05/1/2020
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New water main installations began in the intersection of Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive on Monday and progressed southward down Wilshire Drive.
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Connection to the existing water main on Wilmette Avenue was completed on Thursday.
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Survey and layout activities continued.
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Grinding and removal of existing asphalt surfaces in the roadway began late this week.
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Minor storm sewer work began late this week in preparation for full storm sewer activity next week.
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 05/4/2020 to Friday, 05/8/2020
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Asphalt grinding will continue along Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive.
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Excavation and installation for the storm sewer along Wilmette Avenue will begin Monday.
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As the storm sewer work continues, the Contractor may alternate between work in Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive to maintain progress throughout the week.
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Residents along the storm sewer routes can expect a friendly reminder visit from one of the Team Members prior to their temporary driveway closure as the storm sewer installation passes by their residence.
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The Contractor will ensure that any disruption to resident access is as limited as possible and that access is reinstated at the end of each work day.
Traffic Expectations
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Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road will be closed from April 20th through late June 2020.
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Both Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive will remain closed for the next few weeks as storm sewer work continues. Residents are asked to exit the area via Glenview Road.
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No immediate plans are expected regarding closures to West Meadow Drive.
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The Contractor will have flaggers posted to assist motorists along open routes adjacent to the immediate construction activities. Signage will clearly mark all detours.
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Residents can expect moderate construction traffic this week entering and leaving the closed portion of Wilmette Avenue at Locust and Glenview Roads.
Work Schedule
Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
April 2020
Project Update - 4/24/2020
Community Park Vault Improvements
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 04/20/2020 to Friday, 04/24/2020
Berger Excavating Contractor’s (Berger) completed the subgrade excavation and placement of stone for the temporary construction access driveway into Community Park. A granular parking area was also constructed inside the chain-link construction fencing to provide parking for workers. On Monday, a drill rig installed wood poles to provide locations for site security lighting fixtures to be mounted. Tuesday evening, the lights provided their first gentle glow around the perimeter of Community Park. A site security camera was also installed to watch over the site and record a time-lapse video of the activities on site. A link to the camera will be posted under Resources when available. Berger started stripping and stockpiling topsoil from the south and east areas of the Park where the first excavation will occur for the vault installation. Berger will prepare and seed the berm to prevent wind and rain erosion. This will be the standard practice as excavated materials are stockpiled along the perimeter of the construction site limits. The perimeter silt fence already installed will keep the excavated materials on the construction site, and ensure residents will not find spoils migrating into their yards. Various miscellaneous activities related to structure layout and pre-excavation planning will continue for the next few weeks.
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 04/27/20 through Friday, 05/01/20
Topsoil stripping activities within the Park will continue, with the primary focus on preparing the site for full access. Berger will also begin preparing the site to receive wood mats to construct a temporary roadway within the fenced work zone for construction material delivery trucks. Once installed, the wood mat roadway through the Park will reduce transfer of mud from the site to semi-trucks delivering and hauling materials to and from the site. Once the full access phase begins, portions of existing curbs and islands in the Highcrest School parking lot will be removed to construct the main access into the Park. Residents will likely see several parking light standards temporarily removed, as well as the existing Highcrest School sign along Hunter Road slated to be replaced with a new sign prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
Traffic Expectations
No road closures are expected due to the work within Community Park. Residents can expect relatively light to medium construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road as equipment and loads of granular materials are delivered to the site.
Work Schedule
Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 04/20/2020 to Friday, 04/24/2020
On Monday, April 20th, Berger erected the staged traffic detour along Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive. Flushing and videotaping operations of existing storm sewers along Wilmette Avenue, Wilshire Drive, Meadow Drive, Hunter Road, and Washington Avenue were completed. Additional surveying and layout activities were performed to facilitate the upcoming storm sewer work. The work site is getting prepared to receive several deliveries of 60-inch diameter storm sewer pipe sections, manholes, and structures.
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 04/27/20 through Friday, 05/01/20
Starting Monday, April 27th, Berger will begin sawcutting operations in the intersection of Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive. Construction of the new water main connection in this intersection will be followed by installation of the new water main down the west side lane of Wilshire Drive. Layout work and possible exploratory excavations to confirm existing conditions along the storm sewer route can be expected along Wilmette Avenue. Residents along Wilshire Drive will receive a hand-delivered notice Friday of the upcoming water main work and can expect a friendly reminder visit from one of the Team Members prior to their temporary driveway closure as the storm sewer installation passes by their residence. Berger will ensure that any disruption to resident access is as limited as possible and that access is reinstated at the end of each work day.
Traffic Expectations
Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road will be closed between April 20th and late June 2020. The intersection of Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive will be closed starting April 27th, followed immediately by work along Wilshire Drive. Residents are asked to exit the area via Glenview Road. Berger will have flaggers posted to assist motorists along open routes adjacent to the immediate construction activities. Signage will clearly mark all detours. Residents can expect medium construction traffic this week entering and leaving the closed portion of Wilmette Avenue at Locust and Glenview Roads as excavation equipment, loads of granular materials, excavated spoils, and pipe are delivered to and from the construction site.
Work Schedule
Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Project Update - 4/17/2020
Community Park Improvements
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 04/13/2020 to Friday, 04/17/2020
Berger Excavating Contractors (Berger) completed installation of perimeter chain-link fencing with security fabric, perimeter construction fencing, and silt protection fencing. Trees in the Park construction zone have been contained within fencing barriers to ensure they remain protected and unharmed. Timber mats have been delivered and placed through the Highcrest School north parking lot to protect the access route and allow minor construction traffic to access Community Park. Excavation and placement of granular materials for the construction entrance to the Park is in progress and will be completed shortly. This will create stable access for truck traffic delivering granular materials, precast concrete StormTrap sections, and hauling out excavated materials. Various preconstruction preparation activities, such as locating utilities, structure layout, and pre-excavation planning, were also completed.
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 04/20/2020 to Friday, 04/24/2020
Berger will continue delivering construction equipment needed to start stripping topsoil in the Park later in the week. After some topsoil has been removed, Berger will begin installation of a granular roadway within the work zone to facilitate truck traffic for delivery of granular materials and precast concrete StormTrap sections. Additional preparation for StormTrap deliveries and installation may occur late in the week, with the start of excavation in the south portion of the Park. Lights and a camera will be installed to illuminate the perimeter of the fenced Park area to record progress and provide security of the site after dark.
Traffic Expectations
No road closures are expected due to the work within Community Park. Residents can expect relatively light to medium construction traffic entering and leaving the intersection of the Highcrest School parking lot and Hunter Road as equipment and loads of granular materials are delivered to the site.
Work Schedule
Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 04/13/2020 to Friday, 04/17/2020
Berger performed general utility location along Wilmette Avenue and staged traffic detour signage along Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive. Flushing and videotaping operations of existing storm sewers along Wilmette Avenue, Wilshire Drive, Meadow Drive, Hunter Road, and Washington Avenue began and will continue until completion of the videotaping this Saturday. Trees in close proximity to the construction work were protected this week with temporary construction fencing under the supervision of the Village’s Forestry Department.
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 04/20/2020 to Friday, 04/24/2020
On Monday, April 20th, Berger will erect the staged construction detour signage at the intersections of Wilmette Avenue and Locust Road, Wilshire Drive, and Glenview Road. Construction equipment will be delivered to the closed section of Wilmette Avenue early in the week, followed by pavement and curb saw-cutting operations in preparation for new storm sewer installations later in the week. New 60-inch storm sewer installation will begin in the intersection of Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive, and progress east toward West Meadow Drive. Various exploratory excavations along the storm sewer route will be performed to determine exact locations for manhole structures and confirm alignment of the sewer. As work progresses, Residents will receive independent advance notice of driveway access limitations. The Contractor will ensure that any disruption to resident access is as limited as possible and that access is reinstated at the end of each work day.
Traffic Expectations
Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road will be closed starting April 20th through late June 2020. Intersections of Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire and West Meadow Drives will be affected by the storm sewer work. The Contractor will have flaggers when work is within the intersection, and signage will clearly mark the detours. Residents can expect relatively light to medium construction traffic this week entering and leaving the closed portion of Wilmette Avenue at Locust and Glenview Roads as excavation equipment, loads of granular materials and excavated spoils, and pipe and manhole structures are delivered to and from the construction site.
Work Schedule
Storm sewer videotaping may occur on Saturday, April 18th along some portions of Wilmette Avenue, Wilshire Drive, Meadow Drive, Hunter Road, and Washington Avenue. This will only involve a small pick-up truck and localized lane closures with traffic cones. Anticipated work hours for next week are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Project Update - 4/10/2020
Community Park Improvements
Work Completed this Week: Monday, 04/06/2020 to Friday, 04/10/2020
Berger Excavating Contractors (Berger) has been at the Community Park site this past week performing preconstruction activities, including locating fiber optic utilities and erecting outer perimeter construction fencing, inner chain-link security fencing, and tree protection fencing.
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 04/13/2020 to Friday, 04/17/2020
Berger will continue with completion of outer perimeter construction fencing, inner chain-link security fencing, and tree protection fencing. Other activities are expected to begin, including silt fence installation, delivery of wood mats for access route protection along the north side of the Highcrest School parking lot, site monitoring camera installation, and miscellaneous layout and mobilization activities. Once the wood mats are in place, major equipment deliveries and stripping and stockpiling of top soil within the Park construction fenced area will begin late in the week of April 13th or early the week of April 20th. Anticipated work hours are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Scheduled for Next Week: Monday, 04/13/2020 to Friday, 04/17/2020
Residents along Wilmette Avenue, from Locust Road to Glenview Road, can expect to see workers performing general utility locating this week, as well as staging of traffic detour signage and changeable message signs for future vehicular traffic notification. Beginning April 20th, a detour will be in place on Wilmette Avenue from Locust Road to Glenview Road. Only local access for Residents will be permitted during the posted detour. Delays can be expected during construction hours. Once the detour is in place, Berger will begin with storm sewer work in Wilmette Avenue, starting at the intersection of Wilmette Avenue and Wilshire Drive and proceeding east toward West Meadow Drive. On April 27th, storm sewer and water main work will begin on Wilshire Avenue, proceeding south until completed. Anticipated work hours are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please see the notice to Residents distributed April 10, 2020.
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