2021 Mill & Overlay Project Updates
Updated Project Timeline
Construction will start on Thursday, September 16th. It is expected that all areas will be completed in approximately 4 weeks. The City is working with the contractor to develop a detailed schedule for the work as outlined in the respective areas below. City staff will deliver detailed information to businesses and residents along each of the overlay areas as the project unfolds.
Overlay Areas (Expected order of construction – SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Norfolk Avenue from Cottonwood Street to east of flood control
This portion of the project is expected to take approximately one week. The milling will begin Thursday, September 16th and take approximately 2-3 days. The overlay is expected to begin the following week and take approximately 2-3 days. Two way traffic will remain during the construction process; however, four lanes of traffic will be reduced down to two lanes until construction is complete.
North 1st Street from Benjamin Ave to flood control
The week of September 20 the contractor will be milling this portion of roadway, which is expected to take 2-3 days. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times, please use alternate routes or allow additional time when traveling in this area. The roadway will be opened up to two way traffic until the contractor comes back the first part of October to lay new asphalt, which is expected to take approximately 2-3 days. At that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane again until work is completed.
37th Street from US Hwy 275 to 300’ north of Prospect and 37th Street Intersection
The week of September 20 the contractor will be patching in this area. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times, please use alternate routes or allow additional time when traveling in this area. The roadway will be opened up to two way traffic until the contractor comes back the first part of October to lay new asphalt, which is expected to take approximately 2-3 days. At that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane again until work is completed. Please use alternate routes or allow additional time when traveling in this area.
7th Street from Madison Avenue to Prospect Avenue
The week of September 27 the contractor will be patching then milling this area, which is expected to take 2-3 days. The asphalt overlay will follow, which is expected to take 2-3 days. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times, please use alternate routes or allow additional time when traveling in this area.
Norfolk Avenue from 7th Street to 1st Street
The week of September 27 the contractor will be milling this area, which is expected to take 2-3 days. The asphalt overlay will follow, which is expected to take approximately 2-3 days. During construction no parking will be allowed on Norfolk Avenue but traffic will remain open with one lane in each direction during construction. Please use alternate routes or allow additional time when traveling in this area.
Norfolk Avenue east of 27th Street –NIGHT WORK
The week of September 27 the contractor will patch this area. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times, please use alternate routes or allow additional time when traveling in this area.
Hwy 81 both ways from Hwy 275 - NIGHT WORK
The week of October 4 the contractor will be milling this portion of roadway followed by asphalt overlay, which should take approximately 2-3 days. Traffic will be reduced from four lanes to only two lanes during construction.
Hwy 81 & Pasewalk Ave – patching - NIGHT WORK
The week of October 4 the contractor will be patching this portion of roadway, which should take approximately 2-3 days. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during construction. Please use alternate routes or allow additional time when traveling in this area.
Michigan Avenue from 13th Street to Glenn – Asphalt Caps - NIGHT WORK
The week of October 4 the contractor will be laying asphalt overlay on this portion of roadway. This portion of roadway will be CLOSED overnight on the night this construction takes place. Please use alternate routes and allow additional time when traveling in this area.
Project Information
This project includes milling off one to two inches of the existing roadway and the installation of new asphalt. The new layer of asphalt is a maintenance measure used to help extend the life of the existing roadway.
· We will continue to update the community as work progresses.
· Alternate routes may be necessary during construction; please plan accordingly, drive safely, and thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Contact Us: Engineering Division, 402-844-2020