Friday, August 17, 2018

Work Performed: 
Wing walls were Poured

 

Work Anticipated to be performed, August 20th 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.

Friday, August 3, 2018

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 13th 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.

Friday, July 27, 2018

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 30th to August 3rd  
·         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.

Saturday, July 21, 2018

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 23rd to July 27th
·         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.  

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.

Friday, June 29, 2018

Roadway Improvements Continue Next Week

Work Performed Last Week, June 25th to June 29th  
·         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 2nd to July 6th  
·         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 4th 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 4th Weekend.

Monday, June 18, 2018

Underground Utility Improvements Completed. Concrete Replacements Begin.

Work Performed Last Week, June 11th to June 15th
·         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 18th to June 22nd
·         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.