Location: Forest Court from 66th Street to 64th Street
Start Date: June 24th
Target Completion Date: July 9th
Anticipated Schedule (all work weather dependent):
Street Milling: June 24
Concrete Patching and Driveway Replacement: Week of June 23 and June 30
Asphalt Overlay: Week of July 1
Concrete work: Week of July 1
Restoration: Week of July 7 or as weather allows
Updates June 26th
The contractor began work yesterday and is working east to west. The project is still expected to be wrapped up the week of July 1st, though if additional subsurface areas require full depth reconstruction, completion could be pushed back several days.
The City hired Grimes Asphalt to construct the project. Bolton & Menk is the design engineer and will oversee the construction inspection for the project.
The roadway will remain open for most of the project with intermediate blockages during construction hours. The roadway will be closed when asphalt paving occurs, and notices will be given prior to the closure with more information. Some residents will lose access to their driveway while street patching and driveway replacement occurs, those residents will receive notification when and how long they will lose access to their driveway. The project will include pavement removal and replacement, roadway paving, and erosion control measures along with all other associated work.
Contractor Working Hours
Allowable working hours for the project will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays if necessary. There may be times when the contractor must work outside these hours due to construction activities or due to weather. Project website to post time changes.
Access & Parking
When the street is under construction, the contractor will need all the space in the street. During construction, portions of the street within the construction limits will be closed to vehicular traffic. Properties that have driveways on the closed street portions will not have vehicle access during construction. Residents at these locations will need to utilize nearby, permitted vehicle parking on adjacent streets or nearby streets. Parking will not be permitted on the street during construction, all hours.
Please park in driveways.
Mail Service
Mail service will continue as normal.
Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste
Place garbage, recycling, and yard waste will continue as normal.
Work Area
It is very common on these types of projects that area residents (especially children) become quite curious about the work the Contractor is performing. We ask that you please be respectful of and stay well clear of construction zones. Many hazards and dangers exist from heavy machinery, trenches, loose material, confined spaces, hot asphalt, etc. and often are not recognizable by the public. The Contractor has responsibility to ensure safety on the project and within the construction area. Any direction from the Contractor regarding safety must be heeded; likewise, if you observe an unsafe condition, please report it to the inspector immediately.
Turf Restoration
Sod will be installed after all work is completed when the weather allows. The sod will be maintained by the contractor until acceptance. “Maintain” as defined in the contract includes weed control and watering.
After that period, it becomes the property owner’s responsibility to maintain the new turf as part of their lawn – providing water, mowing and other necessary care. Notice will be given. Mowing too soon or too short can damage or even kill new turf. Set the mower at its highest level; never cut the new turf shorter than 3”.
Driveways
New concrete driveways are sprayed with a white curing compound. This keeps the moisture content high in the concrete to provide for better curing and strength. Do not seal a new concrete driveway for at least 3 months.
Punch List
After the project is substantially complete, the contractor will be provided with a “punch list” of minor defects or uncompleted tasks. That work may take several weeks to complete and may even be in the following spring. This punch list work will require both your cooperation and patience. Please contact the inspector for any issues you feel have not been satisfactorily addressed.
Communications
The construction process can test one’s patience. However, when construction is complete, the upgraded roadway, sidewalk, storm water and water system will serve the neighborhood for years to come. While the negatives of construction are in many ways unavoidable, the city aims to reduce the burden through working with the City’s contractor to minimize disruption for residents. Door hangers will be utilized as a means of communication along with the project website, please pay attention to those notices.
Contacts
Wyatt Klooster, Onsite Inspector Adam Plagge, City Administrator