Monday, April 24, 2017

Water Main Installation Continues. Water Service Replacements to Begin

Work Completed last week, April 17th to April 21st

·         Installed water main through intersection of Harlem Avenue & Glenview Road.
·         Continued to install water main south of Glenview Road to Dewes Street
·         Continued to install water main on the south portion of the project from Colfax Avenue to Culver Lane
·         Installed tee and valve at intersection of Colfax Avenue and Nora Avenue in preparation for water main installation in that area.
·         Performed necessary testing and acquiring needed approvals prior to performing water service replacements from Colfax Avenue to Golf Road
·         Potholing / locating of existing underground utilities prior to water service replacement via directional drill methods.

Work Anticipated to be completed, April 24th to April 28th
·         Continue with water main installation on north portion of the project from Dewes Street to Linneman Street
·         Perform necessary testing of installed water main from Glenview Road to Dewes Street
·         Continue with water main installation on south portion of the project from Culver Lane to Robincrest Lane
·         Perform pavement patching of aggregate trenches with asphalt
·         Water service replacements from Golf Road to Colfax Avenue

Harlem Avenue / Glenview Road Intersection Improvements
Thank you for all your patience and understanding regarding traffic delays and water shut-downs as the work was performed within the intersection.

 Water Main Installation and Water Service Replacements
The contractor will continue to use two crews to install the water main from the north and south portions of the project. This will definitely speed-up the overall project, but does cause traveling along Harlem Avenue more difficult.

The contractor will begin water service replacements between Golf Road and Colfax Avenue. Water services will be replaced from the new water main to the existing valve and box located in front of each home. During the water service replacement, water to individual homes will be shut-off for approximately 2-3 hours while the transition from the old service to the new service is made. The contractor will notify each resident individually regarding the approximate time and day of the water shut-off prior to turning off the water.

The water services will be directionally drilled under the existing pavement. In order to for this work to be performed, the contractor will be setting up equipment on your lawns and need to park equipment in your driveways. In order to minimize and potential damage, the equipment will be placed on sheets to wood. The contractor will notify you prior to any driveway access restricts and will restore any damage to the lawns.

Thanks again for all your patience as you deal with living and traveling through a busy construction area.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Harlem Avenue / Glenview Road Intersection Water Main Improvements Begin Monday, April 17th

Work Completed Previously Weeks
·         Pavement removal along Harlem Avenue from Golf Road to near Colfax Avenue
·         New 12-inch water main installation along Harlem Avenue from Golf Road to Colfax Avenue
·         Installation of new valve along Dewes Street near Patten House
·         Pavement removal along Glenview Road and Harlem Avenue

Work Anticipated to be completed, April 17th to April 21st
·         Glenview Road / Harlem Avenue Intersection Improvements start Monday, April 17th.
·         Continue 12-inch water main installation along Harlem Avenue heading north from Colfax Avenue
·         Install 8-inch water main along Colfax Avenue from Harlem Avenue to Nora Avenue
·         Perform necessary testing of new water main prior to placing into service from Golf Road to MacArthur Drive

Harlem Avenue / Glenview Road Intersection Improvements
Starting on Monday morning (April 17th) the contractor will begin working in the intersection of Glenview Road and Harlem Avenue. EXPECT MAJOR DELAYS.

It is anticipated the work in the intersection will take 2 days, Monday April 17th and Tuesday April 18th.  On Monday, April 17th, a southbound detour of Harlem Avenue / Lehigh Avenue will be in-place. Southbound traffic will be directed to Washington Street at the north side of the Metra Parking Lot.

On Tuesday, April 18th, a detour will not be in-place; however, traffic will be controlled using flaggers at the intersection of Glenview Road and Harlem Avenue.

We are requesting residents and commuters to use alternates routes and allow for extra time getting through the intersection.

Harlem Avenue from Harrison Street to Golf Road
TRAVEL DELAYS EXPECTED TO INCREASE.

The contractor will continue to install water main along Harlem Avenue, they will be working primarily between Harrison Street and Golf Road. As the contractor continues to move north, the roadway gets narrower and provides less space for working and traveling cars. The contractor will continue to use flaggers to direct traffic around the work area, but we do expect an increase in travel delays in this area.

The contractor will begin work to prepare for water service installations from Golf Road to McArthur Drive. Work will include locating of existing utilities in the roadway and parkway.  We anticipate water service replacements to begin the week of April 24th.

The contractor is also anticipating to install the new 8-inch water main along Colfax Avenue from Harlem Avenue to Nora Avenue.

As always, please use caution when driving through the construction zone and be aware of your surroundings.

Thanks again for your patience and understanding as work continues along Harlem Avenue.