Phase 1A 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 Contact:
Tracy Wais, PE (Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.) Phase 1A Construction Engineer at twais@cbbel.com or 847-878-0501
October 2020
Project Update - 10/02/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 09/28/2020 to Friday, 10/02/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, Lamon Ave, Blackhawk Rd, Romona Rd, and Orchard Ln
The sewer and road restoration work is now complete. The Contractor will continue to water the sod until it is established.
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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The second layer of asphalt has been installed
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New pavement markings have been installed
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 10/05/2020 to Friday, 10/09/2020
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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The watermain improvements are now complete. The Contractor will be completing any remaining punch list items.
Thank you to all the neighborhood residents for your patience during the construction of the
Neighborhood Storage Project Phase 1A.
September 2020
Project Update - 09/25/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 09/21/2020 to Friday, 09/25/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, Lamon Ave, Blackhawk Rd, Romona Rd, and Orchard Ln
The sewer and road restoration work is now complete. The Contractor will continue to water the sod until it is established.
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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The old asphalt at the intersection of Hibbard Rd and Lake Ave has been removed and the first new layer of asphalt has been installed
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 09/28/2020 to Friday, 10/02/2020
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Anticipated second layer of asphalt to be installed on Monday, September 28, 2020
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Install new pavement markings
Traffic Expectations:
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All permanent lane closures have been removed. Daily lane closures may be necessary for the remaining work, however all lanes will be reopened at the end of the work day.
Project Update - 09/18/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 09/14/2020 to Friday, 09/18/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, Lamon Ave, Blackhawk Rd, Romona Rd, and Orchard Ln
The sewer and road restoration work is now complete. The Contractor will continue to water the sod until it is established.
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Watered the newly placed sod
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 09/21/2020 to Friday, 09/25/2020
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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It is estimated that the old asphalt at the intersection of Hibbard Rd and Lake Ave will be removed and the first new layer of asphalt will be installed the week of September 20, 2020
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Final layer of asphalt estimated to be installed the week of September 28, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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All lane closures have been picked up. Daily lane closures will be utilized as needed for remaining items. These lane closures will be picked up daily.
Project Update - 09/11/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Tuesday, 09/08/2020 to Friday, 09/11/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, Lamon Ave, Blackhawk Rd, Romona Rd, and Orchard Ln
The sewer and road restoration work is now complete. The Contractor will continue to water the sod until it is established.
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Finished the landscape restoration on Lake Ave
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 09/14/2020 to Friday, 09/18/2020
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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It is estimated that the old asphalt at the intersection of Hibbard Rd and Lake Ave will be removed and the first new layer of asphalt will be installed the week of September 13, 2020
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Final layer of asphalt estimated to be installed the week of September 20, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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All lane closures have been picked up. Daily lane closures will be utilized as needed for remaining items. These lane closures will be picked up daily.
Project Update - 09/04/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 08/31/2020 to Friday, 09/04/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, Lamon Ave, Blackhawk Rd, Romona Rd, and Orchard Ln
The sewer and road restoration work is now complete. The Contractor will continue to water the sod until it is established.
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Removed sections of sidewalk, curb and driveways that needed to be restored on Lake Ave between Skokie Blvd and Hibbard Rd
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Finished pouring the concrete patching on Lake Ave
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Framed and poured the concrete sidewalk curb and driveways
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Began landscape restoration by placing topsoil
No Work on Monday, 09/07/2020
Have a Wonderful & Safe Holiday Weekend!
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Tuesday, 09/08/2020 to Friday, 09/11/2020
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Finish the landscape restoration on Lake Ave
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Hibbard Rd and Lake Ave intersection estimated to be milled and resurfaced the week of September 13, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound and westbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd. Westbound right lane will be open at the end of each day.
August 2020
Project Update - 08/28/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 08/24/2020 to Friday, 08/28/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, Lamon Ave, Blackhawk Rd, Romona Rd, and Orchard Ln
The sewer and road restoration work is now complete. The Contractor will continue to water the sod until it is established.
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Finished installing water services for the residents on the east end of the watermain improvements
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The two final connections were made to the existing watermain on the east end of the watermain improvements
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Removed existing fire hydrants and abandoned existing valve vaults
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Replaced the curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway at the intersection of Skokie Blvd and Lake Ave
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Cleaned up site and prepped for restoration
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 08/31/2020 to Friday, 09/04/2020
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Begin the concrete restoration between Skokie Blvd and Hibbard on Lake Ave
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Begin landscape restoration
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound and westbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd. Westbound right lane will be open at the end of each day.
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Skokie Blvd southbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Skokie Blvd northbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
Business / Resident Notification:
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Businesses and residents who will be affected by the concrete restoration will be notified
Project Update - 08/21/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 08/17/2020 to Friday, 08/21/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, Lamon Ave, Blackhawk Rd, Romona Rd, and Orchard Ln
The sewer and road restoration work is now complete. The Contractor will continue to water the sod until it is established.
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Continued installing water services for the residents and businesses on the west end of the watermain improvements
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Made the two final connections to the existing watermain on the west end of the watermain improvements
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Removed curb, sidewalk and driveways that needed to be restored at the intersection of Skokie Blvd and Lake Ave
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Poured various pavement patches in the eastbound right lane of Lake Ave
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Began installing water services for the residents on the east end of the watermain improvements
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 08/24/2020 to Friday, 08/28/2020
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Continue installing water services for the residents on the east end of the watermain improvements
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Make the two final connections to the existing watermain on the east end of the watermain improvements
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Remove existing fire hydrants and abandon existing valve vaults
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Begin cleaning up site and prepping for restoration
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound and westbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd. Westbound right lane will be open at the end of each day.
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Skokie Blvd southbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Skokie Blvd northbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
Business / Resident Notification:
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Businesses and residents who will be affected by the watermain shutdowns or concrete restoration will be notified
Project Update - 08/14/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 08/10/2020 to Friday, 08/14/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, Lamon Ave, Blackhawk Rd, Romona Rd, and Orchard Ln
The sewer and road restoration work is now complete. The Contractor will continue to water the sod until it is established.
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Flushed and performed testing of the east end of the new watermain
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Began installing water services for the residents and businesses on the west end of the watermain improvements
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Installed pavement patch on Hibbard Rd and Lake Ave
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 08/17/2020 to Friday, 08/21/2020
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Continue installing water services for the residents and businesses on the west end of the watermain improvements
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Make the two final connections to the existing watermain on the west end of the watermain improvements
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Begin removing curb, sidewalk and driveways that need to be restored at the intersection of Skokie Blvd and Lake Ave
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound and westbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd. Westbound right lane will be open at the end of each day.
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Skokie Blvd southbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Skokie Blvd northbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
Business / Resident Notification:
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Businesses and residents who will be affected by the watermain shutdowns or concrete restoration will be notified
Project Update - 08/07/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 08/03/2020 to Friday, 08/07/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, Lamon Ave, Blackhawk Rd, Romona Rd, and Orchard Ln
The sewer and road restoration work is now complete. The Contractor will continue to water the sod until it is established.
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Installed valves on the northwest and southwest corners of Lake Ave and Skokie Blvd
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Flushed and performed testing of the west end of the new watermain
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Began the watermain installation on the north side of Hibbard Rd and Lake Ave intersection
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 08/10/2020 to Friday, 08/14/2020
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Flush and perform testing of the east end of the new watermain
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Begin installing water services for the residents and businesses on the west end of the watermain improvements
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Install pavement patch on Hibbard Rd and Lake Ave
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound and westbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd. Westbound right lane will be open at the end of each day.
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Skokie Blvd southbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Skokie Blvd northbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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The north leg of Hibbard Rd will be closed until Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Follow the detailed signage.
Business / Resident Notification:
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Businesses and residents who will be affected by the watermain shutdowns will be notified
July 2020
Project Update - 07/31/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/27/2020 to Saturday, 08/01/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Watered sod
Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
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No work completed
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Exploratory trenching for existing utilities
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Installed fire hydrant and valve vault
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Directional boring of watermain across Lake Ave just west of Skokie Blvd
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Installing watermain across Lake Ave at Hibbard Rd (Saturday, August 1, 2020)
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 08/03/2020 to Friday, 08/07/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work expected
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Water sod
Traffic Expectations:
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None anticipated
Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
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No work expected
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Install valves on the northwest and southwest corners of Lake Ave and Skokie Blvd
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Flush and perform testing of the new watermain
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Begin the watermain installation on the north side of Hibbard Rd and Lake Ave intersection. Detour to be installed on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 for one week.
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd
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Skokie Blvd southbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Skokie Blvd northbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Starting Wednesday, August 5, 2020, the north leg of Hibbard Rd will be closed. Traffic will be detoured for one week. Follow the detailed signage.
Business / Resident Notification:
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Businesses and residents who will be affected by the watermain shutdowns will be notified
Project Update - 07/24/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/20/2020 to Friday, 07/24/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Installed the final layer of asphalt on Romona Rd, Blackhawk Rd and the intersection of Romona Rd and Lake Ave
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Began installing sod
Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
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Installed the final layer of asphalt on Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Continued directional drilling watermain on the south side of Lake Ave
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Installed the 12” watermain on the south side Lake Ave, just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 07/27/2020 to Friday, 07/31/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work expected
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Finish installing sod
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Water sod
Traffic Expectations:
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None anticipated
Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
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No work
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Exploratory trenching for existing utilities
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Directional boring of watermain across Lake Ave just west of Skokie Blvd
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd
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Skokie Blvd southbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Skokie Blvd northbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
Business / Resident Notification:
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Businesses and residents who will be affected by the watermain shutdowns will be notified
Project Update - 07/17/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/13/2020 to Friday, 07/17/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Installed the first layer of asphalt in the Lake Ave and Romona Rd intersection
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Adjusted the manhole frames in the roadway
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Installed the second layer of asphalt at driveways
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Installed topsoil
Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
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Adjusted the manhole frames in the roadway
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Exploratory trenching to locate underground utilities
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Maintenance transfer for traffic signals
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Began directional drilling watermain on the south side of Lake Ave
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 07/20/2020 to Friday, 07/24/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work expected
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Prep for sod and install topsoil
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Final layer of asphalt to be installed, estimated date of installation Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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The outside two lanes on Lake Ave will be closed until the final layer of asphalt is installed. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Lane closures to be removed by Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
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Romona Rd / Blackhawk Rd: Paving Operation
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Roadway closed to through traffic on Romona Rd north of Lake Ave
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Access to driveways will be limited when contractor is paving in front of their home during construction hours 7AM-5PM. Full access will be returned at the end of day.
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd and also east of Seminole Rd on Blackhawk Rd
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Resident Notification:
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Residents should expect a notice providing all necessary information about the paving operation
Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
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Final layer of asphalt to be installed, estimated date of installation Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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Orchard Ln / Romona Rd: Paving Operation
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Roadway closed to through traffic on Orchard Ln east or Romona Rd to Redbud Ln
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Access to driveways will be limited when contractor is paving in front of their home during construction hours 7AM-5PM. Full access will be returned at the end of day.
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Parking available on Orchard Ln east of Redbud Ln and on Romona Rd south of Orchard Ln
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Resident Notification:
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Residents should expect a notice providing all necessary information about the paving operation
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Directional boring of watermain
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd
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Skokie Blvd southbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Skokie Blvd northbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
Business / Resident Notification:
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Businesses and residents who will be affected by the watermain shutdowns will be notified
Project Update - 07/10/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 07/06/2020 to Friday, 07/10/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Installed first layer of asphalt pavement
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Replaced the brick pavers in driveways
Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
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Pavement removal
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Prepare and grade stone base
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Installed first layer of asphalt pavement
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Installed new watermain valve and vault at Skokie Blvd
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Installed new watermain valve and vault at Hibbard Rd
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Removed and replaced watermain valve and vault on Hibbard Rd
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Exploratory trenching to locate underground utilities
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 07/13/2020 to Friday, 07/17/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work expected
Traffic Expectations:
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N/A
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Grind pavement and install first layer of asphalt at the intersection of Lake Ave. Estimated date Monday, July 13, 2020.
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Adjust manhole frames to final grade
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Prep for sod and install topsoil
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Final layer of asphalt to be installed the week of July 20, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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Northernmost two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Lane closures to be shifted during the milling and paving operation to maintain traffic. Lane closures to be removed after leveling binder is installed on Lake Ave.
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Residents on Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd can expect light traffic due to construction activities
Resident Notification:
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Residents should expect a notice providing all necessary information about the paving operation
Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
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Adjust manhole frames to final grade
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Final layer of asphalt to be installed the week of July 20, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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Residents on Orchard Ln and Romona Rd can expect light traffic due to construction activities
Resident Notification:
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Residents should expect a notice providing all necessary information about the paving operation
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Exploratory trenching to locate underground utilities
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Maintenance of traffic signals
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Directional boring of watermain to begin at the end of the week
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd
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Skokie Blvd southbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Skokie Blvd northbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
Business / Resident Notification:
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Businesses and residents who will be affected by the watermain shutdowns will be notified
Project Update - 07/02/2020
Storm Sewer and Watermain Improvements
No Work on Friday, 07/03/20
Have a Wonderful & Safe Holiday Weekend!
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/29/2020 to Thursday, 07/02/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Install rain garden plants
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Grind existing pavement
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Pavement patching on Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 07/06/2020 to Friday, 07/10/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work expected
Traffic Expectations:
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N/A
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Installation of the first layer of asphalt
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Grind pavement and install first layer of asphalt at the intersection of Lake Ave. Estimated date Thursday, July 9, 2020.
Traffic Expectations:
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Northernmost two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Lane closures to be shifted during the milling and paving operation to maintain traffic.
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Romona Rd / Blackhawk Rd: Paving Operation
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Roadway closed to through traffic on Romona Rd north of Lake Ave
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Access to driveways will be limited when contractor is paving in front of their home during construction hours 7AM-5PM. Full access will be returned at the end of each day.
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd and also east of Seminole Rd on Blackhawk Rd
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Resident Notification:
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Residents should expect a notice explaining impacts of the paving operations
Orchard Ln and Romona Rd
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Pavement removal
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Prepare and grade stone base
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Install first layer of asphalt pavement. Estimated date Friday, July 10, 2020.
Traffic Expectations:
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Orchard Rd will be closed to through traffic between Romona Rd and Redbud Ln
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Driveway access will be restricted to residents on Orchard Rd at 7AM Monday, July 6, 2020 until 4PM Wednesday, July 8, 2020 during the pavement removal and preparation of the stone base. Temporary access will be provided on Wednesday until the first layer of asphalt is installed later in the week.
Resident Notification:
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Residents should expect a notice explaining impacts of the pavement removal and paving operations
Lake Ave Watermain Improvements
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Watermain shut down at Skokie Blvd to install new watermain valve on Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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Watermain shut down at Hibbard Rd to install new watermain valve on Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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Exploratory trenching to locate underground utilities
Traffic Expectations:
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Lake Ave eastbound right lane closed from just west of Skokie Blvd to Hibbard Rd
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Skokie Blvd southbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
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Skokie Blvd northbound right lane closed at Lake Ave
Business / Resident Notification:
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Businesses and residents who will be affected by the watermain shutdowns will be notified
June 2020
Project Update - 06/26/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/22/2020 to Friday, 06/26/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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No work performed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Completed concrete restoration of sidewalk, curb & gutter and driveways
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Restored the first layer of the asphalt driveways
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/29/2020 to Thursday, 07/02/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Install rain garden plants
Traffic Expectations:
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Residents can expect light to no traffic due to construction activities
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Grind existing pavement, anticipated to be completed on Monday, June 29, 2020
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Pavement patching on Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd is estimated to begin the week of June 29, 2020
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Estimated installation of the first layer of asphalt is Thursday, July 9, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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Northernmost two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
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Romona Rd / Blackhawk Rd: Pavement Patching
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Roadway closed to through traffic on Romona Rd north of Lake Ave
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Access to driveways will be limited when contractor is working in front of their home during construction hours 7AM-5PM. Full access will be returned at the end of each day.
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd and also east of Seminole Rd on Blackhawk Rd
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Resident Notification:
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Residents should expect a notice explaining impacts of the patching operations
No Work on Friday, 07/03/20
Have a Wonderful & Safe Holiday Weekend!
Project Update - 06/19/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/15/2020 to Friday, 06/19/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Watered new Sod
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Installed temporary asphalt pavement patch on Lake Ave
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Began the concrete restoration of sidewalk, curb & gutter and driveways
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/22/2020 to Friday, 06/26/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Install plants in rain gardens
Traffic Expectations:
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Residents can expect light to no traffic due to construction activities
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Complete concrete restoration of sidewalk, curb & gutter and driveways
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Restore asphalt driveways
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Grind existing pavement, anticipated to be completed on June 26, 2020
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Pavement patching on Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd is estimated to begin the week of June 29, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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Northernmost two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Lane closures expected to be removed this week.
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Romona Rd / Blackhawk Rd concrete restoration
- Roadway closed to through traffic on Romona Rd north of Lake Ave
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Residents that have driveway aprons marked for removal and replacement will receive notification regarding the dates their driveway will be inaccessible. Please expect to be out of your driveway for 7 days to allow for the newly poured concrete curb and sidewalk to cure.
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd and also east of Seminole Rd on Blackhawk Rd
Resident Notification:
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Residents impacted by the concrete restoration on Romona Rd and Blackhawk Rd can expect a hand delivered notification with all necessary information
Project Update - 06/12/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/08/2020 to Friday, 06/12/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Finished installing the second layer of asphalt pavement
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Post-construction tree pruning completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Finished installing storm sewer on Blackhawk Rd
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Performed a sanitary sewer repair on Romona Rd
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Installed concrete pavement patch on the northernmost two lanes of Lake Ave
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/15/2020 to Friday, 06/19/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Install plants in rain gardens
Traffic Expectations:
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Residents can expect light to no traffic due to construction activities
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Install temporary asphalt pavement patch on Lake Ave
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Start concrete restoration of sidewalk, curb & gutter and driveways
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Pavement patching on Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd is estimated to begin the week of June 23, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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Northernmost two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Lane closures expected to be removed the week of June 21, 2020.
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Romona Rd / Blackhawk Rd concrete restoration
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Roadway closed to through traffic on Romona Rd north of Lake Ave
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Residents that have driveway aprons marked for removal and replacement will receive notification regarding the dates their driveway will be inaccessible. Please expect to be out of your driveway for 7 days to allow for the newly poured concrete curb and sidewalk to cure.
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd and also east of Seminole Rd on Blackhawk Rd
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Resident Notification:
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Residents impacted by the concrete restoration on Romona Rd and Blackhawk Rd can expect a hand delivered notification with all necessary information
Project Update - 06/05/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 06/01/2020 to Friday, 06/05/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Installed a portion of the second layer of asphalt pavement
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Watered new sod
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Storm sewer installation began on Blackhawk Rd
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/08/2020 to Friday, 06/12/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Finish installing the second layer of asphalt pavement
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Install plants in rain gardens
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Post-construction tree pruning
Traffic Expectations:
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During the paving operations through traffic will be limited during construction hours 7AM-5PM
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Driveway access will be limited during the paving operations until the asphalt has been installed and compacted
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Residents have been asked to park on side streets if vehicle usage is needed during work hours 7AM-5PM
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Residents can expect light traffic due to construction activities after the paving operations are completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Finish installing storm sewer on Blackhawk Rd
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Perform a sanitary sewer repair on Romona Rd
Traffic Expectations:
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Northernmost two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Lane closures expected to be removed the week of June 21, 2020.
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Blackhawk Rd storm sewer work
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Roadway closed to through traffic on Romona Rd north of Lake Ave
- Limited access to driveways during working hours 7AM-5PM
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd and also east of Seminole Rd on Blackhawk Rd
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Impacted driveway access will be returned at the end of each day
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Resident Notification:
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Residents of Blackhawk Rd can expect a visit from one of the Team Members prior to their temporary driveway closures as the storm sewer installation passes by their residence.
May 2020
Project Update - 05/29/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Tuesday, 05/26/2020 to Friday, 05/29/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Continued landscape restoration
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Completed brick driveway restoration
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Installed special soil mixture in rain gardens
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Continued installing storm sewer on Romona Rd
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 06/01/2020 to Friday, 06/05/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Install second layer of Asphalt Pavement Wednesday, June 3, 2020 – Thursday, June 4, 2020 weather permitting
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Finish all landscape restoration
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Install plants in rain gardens
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Post construction tree pruning
Traffic Expectations:
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During the paving operations through traffic will be limited during construction hours 7AM-5PM
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Driveway access will be limited during the paving operations until the asphalt has been installed and compacted
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Residents have been asked to park on side streets if vehicle usage is needed during work hours 7AM-5PM
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Residents can expect light traffic due to construction activities after the paving operations are completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Start installing storm sewer on Blackhawk Rd Monday, June 1, 2020
Traffic Expectations:
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Northernmost two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
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Romona Rd storm sewer work
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Roadway closed to through traffic north of Lake Ave
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Limited access to driveways during working hours 7AM-5PM
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd and also east of Seminole Rd on Blackhawk Rd
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Impacted driveway access will be returned at the end of each day
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Resident Notification:
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Residents of Romona Rd and Blackhawk Rd can expect a visit from one of the Team Members prior to their temporary driveway closures as the storm sewer installation passes by their residence.
Project Update - 05/22/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 05/18/2020 to Friday, 05/22/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Finished adjusting structure frames in the roadway to final grade
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Began landscape restoration
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Estimated final lift of asphalt to be completed the week of June 1, 2020
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Began the storm sewer work on Romona Rd, north of Lake Ave
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Deliveries of additional storm sewer materials
Scheduled For Next Week: Tuesday, 05/26/2020 to Friday, 05/29/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Finish landscape restoration
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Brick driveway restoration
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Install special soil mixture in rain gardens
Traffic Expectations:
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Residents can expect light traffic due to construction activities after the paving operations are completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Continue installing storm sewer on Romona Rd
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Begin installing storm sewer on Blackhawk Rd
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Excavate, prepare, and pour concrete patch in the northernmost two lanes of Lake Ave
Traffic Expectations:
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Northernmost two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
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Romona Rd storm sewer work
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Roadway closed to through traffic north of Lake Ave
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Limited access to driveways during working hours 7AM-5PM
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd and also east of Seminole Rd on Blackhawk Rd
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Impacted driveway access will be returned at the end of each day
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Resident Notification:
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Residents of Romona Rd and Blackhawk Rd can expect a visit from one of the Team Members prior to their temporary driveway closures as the storm sewer installation passes by their residence.
Project Update - 05/15/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 05/11/2020 to Friday, 05/15/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Installed first layer of asphalt pavement
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Began adjusting structure frames to the final grade
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Junction chamber and storm sewer work was completed on the south side of Lake Ave
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Storm sewer was installed across Lake Ave
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Concrete pavement patch on the south side of Lake Ave was completed
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Temporary asphalt pavement patch was installed
Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 05/18/2020 to Friday, 05/22/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Finish adjusting structure frames in the roadway to final grade
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Landscape restoration
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Brick driveway restoration
Traffic Expectations:
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Residents can expect light traffic due to construction activities after the paving operations are completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Lane closures on Lake Ave will be switched to the northernmost two lanes (Monday, May 18)
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Begin the storm sewer work on Romona Rd, north of Lake Ave
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Deliveries of additional storm sewer materials
Traffic Expectations:
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Northernmost two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained
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Additional storm sewer pipe and structure deliveries are expected Monday, May 18, and will be stored on Romona Rd, north of Lake Ave and on Blackhawk Rd
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Romona Rd storm sewer work
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Roadway closed to through traffic north of Lake Ave
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Limited access to driveways during working hours 7AM-5PM
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd
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Impacted driveway access will be returned at the end of each day
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Resident Notification:
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Residents of Romona Rd can expect a visit from one of the Team Members prior to their temporary driveway closures as the storm sewer installation passes by their residence.
Project Update - 05/08/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 05/04/2020 to Friday, 05/08/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Roadway pavement removal
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Graded the roadway in preparation for the first layer of asphalt
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Storm sewer work on the south side of Lake Ave
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Began building the large, underground junction chamber on the south side of Lake Ave
Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 05/11/2020 to Friday, 05/15/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Install the first layer of asphalt pavement
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Monday, May 11 on Lavergne Ave
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Tuesday, May 12 on Washington Ave and Lamon Ave
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Adjust manhole frames to the final pavement grade
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Begin landscape restoration
Traffic Expectations:
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During the paving operations through traffic will be limited during construction hours 7AM-5PM
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Monday, May 11 on Lavergne Ave
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Tuesday, May 12 on Washington Ave and Lamon Ave
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Driveway access will be limited during the paving operations until the asphalt has been installed and compacted
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Residents are asked to park on side streets during work hours, 7AM-5PM, if vehicle access is necessary
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Residents can expect light traffic due to construction activities after the paving operations are completed
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Complete the storm sewer work on the south side of Lake Ave
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Install the storm sewer across Lake Ave
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Begin the storm sewer work on Romona Rd, north of Lake Ave
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Prep and install pavement patch on the south side of Lake Ave
Traffic Expectations:
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Southbound two lanes on Lake Ave will continue to be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained
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Lake Ave traffic will be flagged for a portion of the day as the storm sewer is installed across Lake Ave (estimated completion is Tuesday, May 12)
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Storm sewer pipe deliveries are expected beginning Monday, May 11, and will be stored on Romona Rd north of Lake Ave
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Romona Rd storm sewer work
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Roadway closed to thru traffic
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Limited access to driveways during working hours 7AM-5PM
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Parking available north of Blackhawk Rd on Romona Rd
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Impacted driveway access will be returned at the end of each day
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Project Update - 05/01/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 04/27/2020 to Friday, 05/01/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Manhole structure reconstructions on Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave, and Lamon Ave
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Began the roadway pavement restoration
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Installed the traffic control lane closures on Lake Ave, and set up the detour for Romona Rd south of Lake Ave
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Saw cut the pavement in preparation for the storm sewer installation
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Began installation of tree protection fencing and performed tree root pruning
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Removed the pavement and set up the barrier wall for the underground junction chamber work at Romona Rd on the south side of Lake Ave
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 05/04/2020 to Friday, 05/08/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
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Complete the roadway pavement removal
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Grade the roadway in preparation for the first layer of asphalt
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Asphalt paving is tentatively scheduled between May 8th – May 12th
Traffic Expectations:
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Roadway access will be maintained for residents
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There will be no parking on the road during the roadway restoration process between the hours of 7AM-5PM
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Residents can expect a higher volume of construction truck traffic during these operations
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
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Storm sewer work on the south side of Lake Ave
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Begin building the large, underground junction chamber on the south side of Lake Ave
Traffic Expectations:
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The two southbound lanes of Lake Ave will be closed at Romona Rd, however two-way traffic will be maintained utilizing the north side lanes
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The southbound intersection of Romona Rd and Lake Ave will be closed for the next month
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Residents can expect light construction traffic in the area
April 2020
Project Update - 04/24/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 04/20/2020 to Friday, 04/24/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
This week DiMeo has completed the concrete removals on the east side of Lamon Ave. They have also installed the first lift of HMA asphalt in the driveways, and excavated for the rain gardens at Lavergne Ave and Washington Ave. DiMeo has begun installing the topsoil in the parkways and sod will follow in the upcoming weeks. Schroeder has finished framing and pouring the curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway aprons on the east side of Lavergne Ave, south side of Washington Ave and east side of Lamon Ave. All driveway access on the east side of Lavergne Ave, Lamon Ave and Washington Ave will be restored by April 23, 2020.
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 04/27/2020 to Friday, 05/01/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
Next week DiMeo will finish installing the topsoil in the parkways. They will also start performing the reconstruction of the roadway structures. Towards the end of the week, roadway restoration will begin with the reclamation of the roadway, which is a pulverizing of the existing pavement. This material will then be removed and hauled off the site. Access to your driveways will be permissible when the contractor is not in front of your house. Full access will be available at the end of each day if disturbed. Detailed information will be provided in an upcoming notice.
Traffic Expectations:
Roadway access will be maintained for residents in the area, however the residents can expect some minor delays during construction hours.
Blackhawk Rd and Romona Rd
Next week DiMeo will mobilize on Romona Rd and Blackhawk Rd and perform some preliminary items, including installing the traffic control and saw cutting the pavement. DiMeo will also set up the tree protection and their landscape subcontractor will perform the tree root pruning. Toward the end of the week, DiMeo will begin the storm sewer work starting on the south side of Lake Ave at Romona Rd with the connection into the existing storm line.
Traffic Expectations:
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 the contractor will be setting up lane closures on Lake Ave. The storm sewer work will require the two southbound lanes to be closed at Romona Rd. Two-way traffic will be maintained utilizing the north side lanes. In conjunction with the lane closures on Lake Ave, the southbound intersection of Romona Rd and Lake Ave will be closed for the next month while the junction chamber is constructed. On Tuesday April 28, 2020 the detour route for southbound Romona Rd will be installed. Signage for both the lane closure and detour will be clearly marked and with the current lower traffic volume we do not expect alot of traffic impacts.
Project Update - 04/17/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 04/13/2020 to Friday, 04/17/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
This week DiMeo has completed the concrete removals on the east side of Lavergne Ave and the south side of Washington Ave. Schroeder framed and poured the curb and gutter on the east side of Lavergne Ave and the concrete sidewalk, curb and driveways aprons on Lamon Ave. All driveway access on the west side of Lavergne Ave was opened back up to the residents on Monday, April 14, 2020.
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 04/20/2020 to Friday, 04/24/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
Next week DiMeo will finish the removal of the concrete items on the west side of Lamon Ave. They will also start adjusting the manhole frames down to prepare for the pavement restoration. Schroeder will finish pouring the remaining concrete items on Lavergne Ave and frame and pour the concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter and driveway aprons on the south side of Washington Ave and the west side of Lamon Ave. All concrete work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week. Due to some poor weather conditions, all driveway access on the east side of Lavergne Ave will be opened back up to the residents on Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Project Update - 04/10/2020
Storm Sewer Improvements
Work Completed This Week: Monday, 04/06/2020 to Friday, 04/10/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
DiMeo has completed the removal of the concrete curb, sidewalk and driveway aprons on the west side of Lavergne and the north side of Washington. Schroeder & Schroeder has begun the concrete restoration and will have installed the curb on the west side of Lavergne and a majority of the sidewalk and driveway aprons on the west side by the end of this week April 10, 2020.
Work Scheduled For Next Week: Monday, 04/13/2020 to Friday, 04/17/2020
Lavergne Ave, Washington Ave & Lamon Ave
Starting next week, April 13, 2020, DiMeo will begin the concrete removals on the West side of Lamon. They will then move on to the concrete removals on the east side of Lavergne once all the residents are back into their driveways on the west side of Lavergne. Schroeder & Schroeder will begin concrete restoration following the removals. Weather dependent, the concrete restoration in the neighborhood should be completed within the next couple weeks.
March 2020
Construction Update:
DiMeo will begin remobilizing the week of March 30th to complete the remaining work for the Neighborhood Storage Project – Phase 1A on Lavergne, Washington, and Lamon. Preliminary work including surveying, traffic control, and saw cutting will be completed March 30th - April 3rd. Concrete restoration will start on Lavergne beginning April 6th.
Local access will be allowed during construction hours, however, please note there may be minor delays during this time.
Please see the notice from March 23, 2020 under the resources section for more detailed information.
December 2019
Construction Update:
DiMeo has completed all the underground work on Lamon Avenue. Temporary patching has been installed and restoration of the roadway will be suspended until the Spring.
For more information, see notifications posted in the resources tab.
Construction Update:
DiMeo will be completing the storm sewer installation on Washington December 4, 2019. Storm sewer work to begin on Lamon on December 5, 2019. All storm sewer work on Lamon will be completed December 12, 2019. Temporary pavement patching on Washington will begin Friday, December 6, 2019. All storm sewer trenches including Lamon will be paved by December 13, 2019.
For more information, see notifications posted in the resources tab.
November 2019
Construction Update:
DiMeo has installed the temporary patching on Lavergne and Orchard. Full access of both Orchard and Lavergne will be maintained for the rest of the Winter.
Next week DiMeo will be:
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Continuing the installation of the storm sewer on Washington.
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Restoring the parkways on Orchard.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday everyone!
For more information, see notifications posted in the resources tab.
Construction Update:
Lavergne, Washington, Lamon: DiMeo finished installing the main line storm sewer and the sanitary sewer on Lavergne and made all the lateral connections. The storm sewer on Washington was started on Wednesday and will continue the week after Thanksgiving. Next week DiMeo plans on installing the temporary pavement patch over the sewer trenches on Lavergne prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Orchard: DiMeo removed curb and sidewalk on Orchard and excavated / graded for the installation of the curb and sidewalk. Schroeder and Schroeder poured the curb and gutter, and the sidewalk. Residents with driveways behind the new curb and sidewalk will have access to their driveways on Monday afternoon. Monday of next week DiMeo will be restoring the asphalt driveways and installing temporary patching on Orchard. Restoration adjacent to sidewalk will also occur next week.
Please note that the contractor will not be working Thursday and Friday of next week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
For more information, see notifications posted in the resources tab.
Construction Update:
Lavergne, Washington, Lamon: DiMeo Brothers have continued with the storm sewer installation on Lavergne. Storm sewer and sanitary sewer work on Lavergne to be completed by the end of next week, November 22nd. Junction Chambers at Washington also to be completed by November 22nd. Storm sewer work to begin on Washington the week of November 24th. Temporary pavement patching has been installed on Lavergne from Wilmette to Washington. All temporary patching to be completed on Lavergne before Thanksgiving.
Orchard: All underground utility work has been completed on Orchard. Restoration work to begin November 18th with the installation of curb, sidewalks and driveways. Weather dependent, pavement restoration or temporary pavement patching will follow the week of November 24th.
For more information, see notifications posted in the resources tab.
Construction Update:
Lavergne, Washington, Lamon: DiMeo has continued with the installation of the 36” storm sewer and has completed the installation at the intersection of Washington and Lavergne. Work has also begun at this intersection on the junction chamber and box culverts. This work is estimated to be completed by November 18, 2019. Storm sewer work north of Washington is to begin the week of November 18, 2019.
Orchard:
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All storm sewer and watermain work will be completed on Monday, November 11, 2019.
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Restoration of the curb, sidewalk and driveways will begin Tuesday, November 12, 2019 with excavation and prep work.
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The curb and gutter is expected to be installed on Thursday, November 14, 2019.
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Sidewalk will be installed on Friday, November 15, 2019, weather dependent.
For more information, see notifications posted in the resources tab.
October 2019
Construction Update: The West Side Neighborhood Storage Project is underway on both Orchard and Lavergne. DiMeo is working with two full crews! One is currently installing the new 36” Diameter Pipe on Lavergne and will continue with the installation into next week. The other crew has installed the watermain on Orchard and has begun the installation of the 24” storm sewer. DiMeo's subcontractor is also working on installing the junction chamber at the intersection of Lavergne and Wilmette.
The week of October 28th DiMeo will continue working on the storm sewer between Wilmette and Washington and the storm sewer on Orchard. DiMeo will also begin transferring water services from the existing water main to the new water main on Orchard. Please note not all homes on Orchard feed off this watermain so not all residents will be affected.
Construction Update: DiMeo will start the construction on Orchard between Romona and Redbud on October 21th. All thru traffic on Orchard will be detoured to Locust during daytime hours, typically 7AM-5PM. Please be aware that the Locust Detour is schedule to be removed the week of October 28th so please plan accordingly and allow additional time to get to your destination during this work.
The intersection of Romona and Orchard will have periodic lane closures outside of school arrival and dismissal times. Weather dependent the underground work should be completed in 2-3 weeks and roadway restoration to be completed in the 2 weeks following the underground completion.
For more information, see notifications posted in the resources tab.
Construction Update: DiMeo will start working on the storm sewer on Lavergne between Wilmette and Washington on October 16th. All thru traffic from Washington to Wilmette will be detoured during daytime hours, typically 7AM – 5PM. The intersection of Wilmette and Lavergne will also be closed during this time. These closures are anticipated to last 3 weeks. During construction hours DiMeo will provide access to driveways within the closure as work allows.
For more information see notification posted in the resources tab.
Construction Update: Pre Construction operations will be starting this week on Lavergne, Washington, Lamon and Orchard. Work includes tree protection, tree root pruning, and sewer televising.
Underground Sewer Work anticipated to start on Lavergne, Washington and Lamon the week of October 14
Underground Sewer Work anticipated to start on Orchard the week of October 21.
For more information, see Initial Notifications posted on the project website.
September 2019
The Village of Wilmette is hosting a Public Open House for the Neighborhood Storage Project Phase 1A on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4 P.M. - 6 P.M. The Open House will take place in the Public Works Training Room (711 Laramie Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091). Find more information here.
For more information on the Phase 1A construction project, please click here.
