Day 51

Here is an update for each of the crews working in the Village. I think for the balance of the week they will be working on same issues. I tell you that because I have volunteered to chaperone a 6th grade field trip which will last from Wed-Fri. So, this will be the last update you will get until next week.

General Information:

• A resident was unable to get their car out of their driveway today. As I have suggested in the past, you need to respond to knocks on the door early in the morning, especially when you are in an active work zone. In this case, one occupant was asked/told that they would be cut off from leaving unless they moved soon. That message did not get to another occupant, or, the warning was simply ignored.
• The Contractor is intending to not work on Friday. I think progress may dictate that but dont be surprised if they pull out for a long holiday weekend.
• Wed forecast is calling for periodic showers which could alter construction production.

Woodland Circle:

• One crew was still working on sanitary lines at the souther corner as the rain started to fall late this afternoon. They were close to completing that work. Another crew was on the norther corner of Woodland also working on sanitary lines.
• Once the sanitary main lines are completed, they will begin with residential sanitary laterals and residential water laterals. This means that the water test has been approved.
• This road is STILL extremely rough, especially with the rain late in the date. I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PARK OFF THIS STREET IN A LOCATION WHERE YOU CAN MAKE EASY EXIT.

Fisk/Lakewood (Near Beach)

• The sanitary reconfiguration was completed today and the crew began working on the storm system tie in through the intersection and working it toward the Beach outfall. This was not going particularly fast as the crew and the trench inwhich they were working was filled with storm water. It was a continuous struggle against the water so not alot of progress was made.
• As an aside, the traffic pattern change seems to be quite the complicated maneuver for many making the trek north on Lakewood. Barricades, a sign that say "Lane Closed", a no right turn arrow, and, a detour sign pointed traffic in the direction they are supposed to go are STILL not enough to get people to comply. 1 out of every 3 cars drives down the closed road anyway, then being forced to turn around and/or back up the road. We have to leave enough room for dump trucks access, so we can not block the road completely. Instead, we have caused a surpentine to get people not to drive down the road that is completely and unequivocally blocked.
• This traffic change will be affecting the southbound lane as soon as the crew reaches that point of their work. So, be prepared to have that pattern altered.

Road Reconstruction on Cambridge

• Good progress made today. The rain early and then late in the afternoon caused substantial delays, but they worked regardless. If they make the same progress on Wednesday, they could finish; but again, potential weather conflicts may cause a few problems.

Kensington Aprons/Sidewalks

• The early rain chased off the concrete contractor so very little was accomplished today. There were a few driveways that were framed. They are still in the upper 200 block yet on Kensington--north of Oxford.
• As a policy reminder, the Village will replace driveways with either concrete or asphalt, based on what was removed. Specialized surfaces, colored or stamped concrete, will be the responsibility of the home owner to coordinate and to pay for additional charges for those features.

UPPER BLUFF

• Pulverizing continued today. As a reminder, we are anticipating that the internal streets will all be pulverized, but Farwell will not.
• We have our archeological permit for the upper bluff.
• Depending on weather this week will determine pipe construction for next week. At the construction meeting on Thursday, we may have a better idea of when it can be anticipated to have pipe crews beginning work in the Upper Bluff. As I hear and as I can post, I will relay the info to you.