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Mill & Overlay Project Update Oct. 1

Project Background

Construction started on Thursday, September 16th. It is expected that all areas will be completed on or before October 14th.  The contractor has developed a detailed schedule for the work as outlined in the respective areas below. 

Updated Information on Overlay Areas

  • Norfolk Avenue from Cottonwood Street to east of flood control is now completed.
  • North 1st Street from Benjamin Ave to flood control
    • The week of September 20 the contractor started milling this portion of the roadway.  Traffic has been reduced to one lane at times.  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 started patching in this area.  Traffic has been reduced to one lane at times.  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. 
  • 7th Street from Madison Avenue to Prospect Avenue
    • The week of September 27 the contractor completed the patching.  Due to unforeseen stormsewer utility issues, 7th Street from Norfolk Avenue to Madison Avenue was closed on September 30th.  The first part of October the contractor will be milling this area, which is expected to take 2-3 days.  The asphalt overlay will follow and is expected to take 2-3 days.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times.
  • Norfolk Avenue from 7th Street to 1st Street
    • The week of September 27 the contractor milled 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.  During construction no parking will be allowed on Norfolk Avenue, but traffic will remain open with one lane in each direction. 
  • Norfolk Avenue east of 27th Street –NIGHT WORK
    • The week of October 11 the contractor will patch this area.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times.
  • Hwy 81 both ways from Hwy 275 - NIGHT WORK
    • The week of October 11 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 11 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.  
  • Michigan Avenue from 13th Street to Glenn – Asphalt Caps - NIGHT WORK
    • The week of October 11 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. 

 

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