Kenneth Avenue Area Utility Relay Project – Wk of 10/17/22
WHITNEY STREET, 6TH STREET, 7TH STREET, & 8TH STREET AREAS:
PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
At this time, the paving contractor anticipates being on site the week of the 24th. If they get availability earlier, they may come to site at some point next week to pave 6th and Whitney and side streets.
SEWER CONSTRUCTION
M & E Construction (the private lateral contractor) should be starting their work on site next week. They have not provided a schedule to us of the order in which they will be completing work. They will reach out to you to set up appointments for the work inside your house.
RESTORATION
Restoration work will not be done until private sewer contractor has finished their work in certain areas. The private work required excavating down at the same point the Main sewer crew ended at, and pulling new pipe from inside the house. Once that work is done, sidewalks and driveways will be covered with a layer of asphalt, and topsoil will be placed to smooth lawns and terraces.
DRIVEWAYS/PARKING
Access to your driveway may be restricted when construction is happening on your block. The contractor performing the work uses large machines, dump trucks, and needs ample space to store the items needed for the work being performed. Please find an alternate parking space during the day if you need to come and go. You may park on side streets or areas where work is not actively happening (see attached drawing showing where NOT to park on streets). Driveways will be opened and accessible at the end of each day as construction is ending. You may park overnight in your driveway. Construction normally begins by 7:00am each day, so please move your vehicles accordingly.
- If you need special accommodations for parking, please reach out as we can arrange for different parking options if we know about them. This includes anyone with disabilities, recent surgeries, expecting mothers, and mothers with newborns that have appointments. Unfortunately, there is not a one size fits all for parking and the fewer cars that the contractor has to work around, the faster they can get the work done and finish the neighborhood.
SAFETY
While driving through the construction site, be sure to travel slowly and keep an eye out for equipment. This not only cuts down on the dust, but also keeps the construction workers safe. Operators try their best to see traffic, but their view can be obstructed at times. It is always best to try and gain eye contact with equipment operators prior to driving by.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORK AND SCHEDULE CAN CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR UNFORSEEN CONSTRUCTION DELAYS. THESE UPDATES ARE TO AID THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS AS WE ALL WORK TOGETHER TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT IN A TIMELY MANNER*
Utility and street construction is not easy. There will be dirt, mud, dust, and construction equipment everywhere. Construction activity will be noisy and getting to your residence will be difficult at times. We ask for your patience and understanding as we make the necessary improvements to your street and utilities. Do not hesitate to contact the City with questions or concerns, we can’t help if we don’t know. Contact Taylor Conger, Project Engineer, at 920.766.6305 or [email protected] with any questions.