Project is completed

 

 Good News!!! The project is completed and this will be the final blog post for the project. We hope you found the information to be helpful and insightful regarding the current status of the project and upcoming work.

The Village of Glenview will provide surveys in the coming weeks for you to complete regarding the construction work and notifications provided. Please take a few moments to complete this survey. The information will allow us to know what aspects of the project we are doing well at and which areas we need to improve upon in the future.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding throughout the construction project. We hope that you are happy with the improvements made.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mike DeBennette, Village Project Manager, at 847-904-4266.

 

Work Performed: 
Project is substantially completed

 

Work Anticipated to be performed, October 8th to October 12th

• The project is all but completed. the only items remaining are minor punch list items and the decorative railings for the headwall

 

 

Thank you once again for all your patience. the project was well executed by both the residents and the contractor. Great Job everyone

Work Performed: 
Started Landscaping
Retaining wall installed

 

Work Anticipated to be performed, September 24th to September 28th.

Landscaping

• Project will be paved out
• Punch List Items

 

 

Thanks again for all your patience. The project is now substantially complete. Remaining items are punch list items only

Work Performed: 
Started Landscaping
Retaining wall installed

 

Work Anticipated to be performed, September 17th to September 21st.

Landscaping

• Project will be paved out
• Punch List Items

 

 

Thanks again for all your patience. The project is now substantially complete. Remaining items are punch list items only

Work Performed: 
Started Landscaping

 

Work Anticipated to be performed, September 10th to September 14th

• Finish landscaping
• Finish Installing retaining wall
• Tentatively pave surface by end of next week.

 

 

Thanks again for all your patience as you have been using alternate routes due to the roadway closure while the culvert is being replaced, that portion is now complete and the road is now open to thru traffic.
 

Work Performed: 
Backfilling complete

 

Work Anticipated to be performed, September 4th to September 7th

• Finish landscaping
• Finish Installing retaining wall
• Tentatively pave surface by end of next week.

 

 

Thanks again for all your patience as you have been using alternate routes due to the roadway closure while the culvert is being replaced, that portion is now complete and the road is now open to thru traffic.
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend
 

Work Performed: 
Wing walls were backfilled
Curbs and sidewalks have been installed

 

Work Anticipated to be performed, August 27^th to August 31st

• Finish landscaping
• Install retaining wall
• Tentatively pave surface by end of next week.

 

 

Thanks again for all your patience as you have been using alternate routes due to the roadway closure while the culvert is being replaced, that portion is now complete and the road is now open to thru traffic.
 

Work Performed: 
Wing walls were Poured

 

Work Anticipated to be performed, August 20^th to August 24th

• Start backfilling wing walls

·        Landscaping

• Sidewalk installation
• Frame and pour curbs

 

 

Thanks again for all your patience as you have been using alternate routes due to the roadway closure while the culvert is being replaced.

Working towards opening the road by the end of next week

Work Performed:

·        Headwall was poured and stripped

• Wing walls were formed

 

Work Anticipated to be performed, August 13^th to August 17th

• Pour wing walls

·        Concrete Stripping

·        Backfill around precast culvert

 

·        Install aggregate base 

·        Depending on work progress, the roadway should be re-opened prior to the start of school.

 

Thanks again for all your patience as you have been using alternate routes due to the roadway closure while the culvert is being replaced.

Culvert Replaced. Concrete Headwalls to be Constructed

Work Performed:

·         Removed existing culvert at South Navy Ditch

·         Replaced existing sanitary sewer under culvert

·         Installed new precast concrete culvert at South Navy Ditch

Work Anticipated to be performed, July 30^th to August 3^rd  

·         Frame and pour concrete headwalls

·         Install storm sewer that connects to new precast concrete headwalls

·         Backfill around precast culvert

·         Depending on work progress, the roadway could be re-opened by the end of the week.

The existing culvert was removed and replaced this past week. Work will continue on the culvert next week with the concrete headwalls being framed and poured along with backfilling around the culvert. 

Thanks again for all your patience as you have been using alternate routes due to the roadway closure while the culvert is being replaced.

Culvert Replacement to Begin

Work Performed:

·         Removed and graded base course from culvert to Sequoia Trail

·         Paved first layer of asphalt pavement from culvert to Sequoia Trail

·         Installed Road Closed signs at culvert in preparation for culvert replacement. Unfortunately due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict with the contractor, the work was delayed into next week.

Work Anticipated to be performed, July 23^rd to July 27^th

·         Install in-stream controls prior to culvert replacement

·         Remove existing culvert

·         Replace existing sanitary sewer under culvert

·         Remove abandoned water main under culvert

·         Depending on work progress, begin installation of precast culvert sections.

With the first layer of asphalt pavement being completed hopefully you are seeing a reduction in the amount of dust and easier traveling. A majority of the topsoil is completed; however, there are some more areas to be cleaned up, graded, and topsoil installed.  Sod is still scheduled to be performed in early fall when growing conditions are more favorable.

We apologize for the delay in getting the culvert replacement work started.  Work is currently scheduled to begin early next week with the hopes of getting some of the culvert re-installed prior to the end of the week.

Thanks again for all your patience during the construction project.  

Blackthorn Drive at Culvert to Close July 17th

Work Performed:

·         Poured concrete curb & gutter, sidewalks, and driveways

·         Asphalt patched trench from culvert to southerly project limits

·         Rough graded and clean-up of spoil behind the curb & gutter

·         Installation and grading of topsoil in disturbed areas, sod will not be installed until weather conditions are more favorable.

Work Anticipated to be performed, July 16^th to July 20^th

·         Removing and grading base course from culvert to Sequoia Trail

·         Paving first layer of asphalt from culvert to Sequoia Trail

·         Complete topsoil installation and grading

·         Install in-stream controls prior to culvert replacement

·         Remove existing culvert

·         Replace existing sanitary sewer under culvert

·         Remove abandoned water main under culvert

The roadway reconstruction will continue next week from the culvert to Sequoia Trail.  It is anticipated the first layer of asphalt will be paved on Monday, depending on weather. The first layer of asphalt is a significant project milestone as a smooth driving surface will be provided and the amount of dust will be greatly reduced in the area.

Next week the contractor will also begin the culvert replacement phase of the project. Blackthorn Drive will be closed to all traffic within the culvert work area starting on Tuesday, July 17^th.  Please plan an alternate route around this area. The gate at Sequoia Trail and Chestnut Avenue will also be occasionally opened to allow for mobilization of equipment and material deliveries.  Any time when the gate is needed to be opened, a representative will be on-site to open, close, and lock it once access is no longer needed.

Thanks again to all those residents that were out of their driveways during the concrete pouring and curing process.

Thank you in advance for altering your travel routes as the roadway is closed to complete the culvert work.

Roadway Improvements Continue Next Week

Work Performed Last Week, June 25^th to June 29^th  

·         Installed concrete curb & gutter, sidewalks, and driveways along north side of Blackthorn Drive from culver to Sequoia Trail

·        Started rough landscape grading behind back of curb.

·         Rough grading of roadway to allow for access to driveways.

·         Driveway access to be restored over the weekend.

Work Anticipated to be performed next week, July 2^nd to July 6^th  

·         Asphalt patching of trench from culvert to southerly project limits

·         Pour concrete curb & gutter, driveways, and sidewalk on south side of Blackthorn Drive from culvert to Sequoia Trail, scheduled for Thursday after July 4^th Holiday.

·         Rough grading behind curb & gutter.

Thank you to all those residents that have been out of your driveway due to the concrete work performed. 

Have a safe and enjoyable July 4^th Weekend.

Underground Utility Improvements Completed. Concrete Replacements Begin.

Work Performed Last Week, June 11^th to June 15^th

·         Underground utility work completed.

·         Completed storm sewer installation

·         Installed storm sewer services

·         Abandoned or removed old water valves and fire hydrants.

·         Abandoned old storm sewer mainline pipe.

Work Anticipated to be performed next week, June 18^th to June 22^nd

·         Remove concrete curb & gutter, sidewalks, and driveways on the east / south side of Blackthorn Drive from Silverwillow Drive to Sequoia Trail. Temporary access will be provided to driveways until concrete is poured.

·         Excavate spoils and prepare base materials for concrete curb & gutter, sidewalks, and driveways on west / north side of Blackthorn Drive from SIlverwillow Drive to Sequoia Trail.

·         Pour concrete curb & gutter, sidewalks, and driveways on west / north side of Blackthorn Drive.

The underground utility improvement phase of the project is now completed. The contractor has moved into the roadway rehabilitation phase.

The contractor will be removing and pouring the concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, and driveways on the north / west side of Blackthorn Drive this week. Depending on weather and work progress, we are hoping all residents without driveway access will have it restored by the weekend.  Once the concrete is poured, it will need to cure for approximately 4 days prior to allowing vehicles to drive over it.  In cases where concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, and driveways are being replaced at the same home, the period without driveway access may be extended.  

Once the driveways on the north / west side of Blackthorn Drive are replaced and access is restored, the concrete curb & gutter, sidewalks, and driveways will be replaced on the south / east side of Blackthorn Drive.

We do understand the inconvenience that comes with being out of your driveway for an extended period of time. Please understand we will do everything to reduce the amount of time out are out of your driveways to the greatest extent possible.  Thanks again for all your patience and understanding.

Water Main Improvements Completed!!!

Work Performed Last Week, June 4^th to June 8^th  

·         Water main work completed!!!

·         Completed water service replacements

·         Made final connection between new water main and existing water main

·         Began storm sewer installation

·         Repaired sections of damaged concrete curb & gutter.

Work Anticipated to be performed next week, June 11^th to June 15^th  

·         Complete storm sewer installation

·         Continue with concrete curb & gutter and sidewalk installation once storm sewer completed.

·         NPL / Nicor to be on-site to relocate gas main near large culvert

·         Comcast potentially on-site to relate cables near large culvert

It is anticipated the underground utility (water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer) improvements will be completed by the end of next week. Once that work is completed, the project will move into the roadway improvements phase. During this time, the concrete curb & gutter and sidewalk will be replaced where previously damaged or in poor condition. There will be periods in which residents will not have access to their driveways for 5-7 days while the concrete is removed, poured, and allowed proper time to cure.  If a driveway is affected, each resident will be provided with a hand-delivered letter stating when the restriction will occur and when access will be restored.

We are continually working with various utility companies (ComEd, Comcast, AT&T, and Nicor) to have their facilities relocated in the area of the large culvert replacement.  Once all utilities are relocated, the culvert will be replaced. Additional information will be provided when this phase of the construction begins.

We understand several residents are having issues with the various utilities due to work performed. Although the Village does not own or maintain these facilities, we are working to get all the issues resolved as quickly as possible.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recent water main shut-downs.  No additional water service disruptions are anticipated.

Water Service Replacements to be Completed. Storm Sewer to Begin

Work Performed Last Week, May 29^th to June 1^st

·         Continued with water service replacements

·         Made connection to existing water main at Silverwillow Drive

·         Performed sanitary sewer main line repair as required.

Work Anticipated to be performed next week, June 4^th to June 7^th

·         Complete water service replacements

·         Continue to make connections to existing water mains.

·         Complete sanitary sewer main repairs

·         Start storm sewer installation.

Once the water main service replacements are completed later this week, the final connections to the existing water main will be scheduled.  Residents will be notified of the times for these water shut-downs by the Village Water Department approximately 24 hours in advance.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding as you deal with the dust, travel delays, and other inconveniences of living within a construction area.

Water Main Installation Completed. Water Service Replacements to be completed by end of the week.

Work Performed Previously

·         Testing of new water main completed

·         Replaced sanitary sewer services that were planned to be replaced

·         Started water service replacement to each of the homes.

Work Anticipated to be performed next week, May 29^th to June 1^st  

·         Complete water service replacements

·         Make connection to existing water main at Silverwillow Drive

·         Continue with sanitary sewer main repairs

As you are aware, the weather over the past few weeks has not been favorable with the frequent rain events. Construction has been delayed, but everything is being done to keep the project on schedule to the greatest extent possible.

The disruptions to your water service are coming to an end.  The water service replacements are anticipated to be completed by the end of the week. There are a total of 3 water main connections to the existing water main system at the project limits and each intersection.  It is anticipated those will be completed in the next 1-2 weeks. 24-hour notice will be provided to those affected residents prior to the schedule water main shut-down to make the connections.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding.

Underground Utility Improvements On-Going.

Work Performed This Week, May 7^th to May 11^th

·         Completed water main installation along the project site

·         Started performing necessary testing to new water main system prior to placing into service

·         Sanitary sewer service replacements as planned

Work Anticipated to be performed next week, May 14^th to May 18^th

·         Complete testing necessary for new water main

·         Continue with sanitary sewer service replacements

·         Begin storm sewer installation

The recent rain events have helped in controlling the amount of dust present; however, be assured we will try to minimize the amount of dust to the greatest extent possible by utilizing water, street sweepers, and chemicals as needed.  Some travel delays through the project site are to be expected, your patience in traveling to and from your home is greatly appreciated. We are committed to ensure proper travel ways are maintained to provide access. We do anticipate some potholing will occur within the trenches and gravel sections of roadway, these will be smooth out on a regular basis, but please drive carefully.

Thank you again for all your understanding as you live within the construction area.

Construction Started!!!

Welcome to the Blackthorn Drive Improvements Blog page! 

Blog updates will typically be posted on Friday of each week.  We hope that you find the information useful. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mike DeBennette, the project manager, listed on the right side of the page.

Work Performed This Week, April 23^rd to April 27^th

·         Mill in-place and grading of the existing asphalt pavement.

·         Mobilization of equipment and material deliveries.

·         Connection to existing water main at the south end of the project.

·         Water main installation from south end of the project to culvert.

Work Anticipated to be performed next week, April 30^th to May 4^th.

·         Continue with water main installation along Blackthorn Drive from culvert to Sequoia Trail

·         Directional drilling of water main casing pipe to be installed under the existing culvert.

As you have noticed, the amount of construction traffic has increased since construction started this week. We appreciate your patience and understanding as you travel along Blackthorn Drive and throughout the neighborhood.

Two water main shut-downs also occurred last week.  One was schedule to make the connection to the existing water main on the south end of the project, you should have received a notice from the Village Water Department regarding this shut-down.  The second was an unexpected shut-down due to the contractor hitting a water service.  We thank you for your patience and understanding during these times.