Sunday, July 15, 2018

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 16th to July 20th
·         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 17th.  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.