Curb & Gutter and Pavement Removal

The contractor has developed a revised pavement removal and replacement strategy which will proceed with the removal of all existing concrete curb on both sides of the street. This operation should be starting today. As the curb is removed, stone will be installed at driveway locations to provide access to each property. The contractor plans to place all new concrete curb (except for multiple user entrances like the park district, which will be split phased) on the entire street in one day. Concrete driveway aprons and concrete sidewalk may be installed the same day as the new curb. New concrete needs 72 hours to cure, so access over the new curb will not be available during that time. Residents will be asked to arrange for alternative parking locations during the access interruption. On street parking is available overnight, but not during the construction hours of 7 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pavement removal will follow after the new curb installation. This step will include the excavation of remaining existing pavement and subbase to the proposed subgrade level and installation of stone bedding including ramps to driveways starting from Dewes Street and proceeding north to the intersection at Lehigh. The pavement removal may also include pavement grinding which is noisy and generates dust.

Work on the new watermain, sanitary main and services and some storm services should be completed by next week. Road construction will begin late next week with the removal of the entire street down to the new subgrade. This will be done in sections to allow driveway access by the end of every day.

Utility work on Washington Street is continuing between Prairie and Lehigh. Road closures (allowing local traffic only) are necessary due to material deliveries and installation and will continue for a couple more weeks. Work on Washington between Prairie and Dewes will follow.

Contractor started water main construction on Washington Street on Tuesday 8/18/09, which will be installed in the southbound (western most) lane from Prairie Street to Lehigh Avenue. On street parking will not be permitted on Washington within the construction zone. For short periods of time during construction, property owners will not have access to their driveways or parts of the street, however driveway access will be available overnight. Water main construction is anticipated for the next several weeks.