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.