Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Wednesday Evening Concrete Pour Cancelled due to Weather

The concrete sidewalk pour along the West Side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Navy Boulevard has been cancelled due to rain forecasted for this evening.

 Every effort is made to provide sufficient notification to all businesses and residents prior to scheduling and performing the work, including reviewing weather forecasts. Unfortunately, sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas.

We will continue to provide additional details as they become available and schedules are finalized. Those businesses within Zone 1 and Zone 2 will be notified individually as schedules are adjusted.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Friday, March 25, 2016

Concrete Sidewalk Removal & Replacement to Begin on West Side of Navy Boulevard

Work Completed This Week:
·         Saw-cutting existing concrete sidewalk and curb & gutter
·         Removal of existing trees along curb & gutter

 Upcoming Work Anticipated to be Completed:

Zone 1 (Aviator Lane to Navy Boulevard)
Businesses within zone include: Curragh, Flight, Mingle Juice Bar, Potbelly’s, ArcLight Theaters, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, The Candy Crossing, Yard House, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta, Carter’s.

Construction will start at Aviator Lane and work north to Navy Blvd.

Monday (3/28) thru Wednesday (3/29)
·         Removal of existing concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings
o   Temporary stone access ramps will be provided at all access points for businesses
·         Installation and grading of new aggregate base course
·         Installation of concrete forms for concrete sidewalk
·         Installation of reinforcement along buildings 

Wednesday (3/29) and Thursday (3/30) Late Afternoon / Early Evening
·         Pour concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings
o   Pedestrian access will be allowed on sidewalks at start of business the morning following concrete pour
·         Loudest noise anticipated during concrete pouring: Back-up alarms of concrete trucks
·         Access to businesses with be coordinated individually 

Zone 2 (Navy Boulevard to Valor Drive)
Businesses within zone include: Justice, Von Maur, Glenview Jewelers, Wet Nose, Skin Deep, Gordon Salon, Eggsperience, Glen Town Center Management Office, Funtopia. 

Construction will start at Navy Boulevard and work north towards Valor Drive 

Tuesday (3/29) thru Friday (4/1):
·         Removal of existing concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings
o   Temporary stone access ramps will be provided at all access points for businesses
·         Installation and grading of new aggregate base course
·         Installation of concrete forms for concrete sidewalk
·         Installation of reinforcement along buildings

Early week of April 4th:
·         Pour concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings
o   Pedestrian access will be allowed on sidewalks at start of business the morning following concrete pour
·         Loudest noise anticipated during concrete pouring: Back-up alarms of concrete trucks
·         Exact dates to be determined and coordinated with businesses.

On-street parking along west side of Tower Drive will be limited, please utilize parking garages to the greatest extent possible.

Flaggers will be present in the southbound lanes of Tower Drive, please use caution and drive carefully.

All scheduled work is weather dependent. Every effort will be made to provide notifications due to schedule changes.

 

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Tree Removal Starts Friday, March 25th

This past week, the contractor began saw-cutting the existing concrete sidewalk, removing existing holiday lights from trees, setting up traffic control, and other tasks in preparation for concrete removal starting Monday, March 28th.

Removal of existing trees located along the curb & gutter will begin on Friday, March 25th. Many of the trees being removed have previously died. The streetscape design does include installing new trees along the curb & gutter within larger tree planting beds to promote healthy growth.

Friday, March 18, 2016

Construction to Begin at the Glen Town Center

Welcome to the Glen Town Center Streetscape construction blog!  Each week updates will be given regarding construction progress from the following week, anticipated work to occur the upcoming week, and other information.  Additional information will also be provided on a periodic basis via mailed or hand-delivered letters, email updates, and direct communication.  

To receive periodic email updates please provide your contact information at the following email:  glentowncenter@glenview.il.us

Anticipated Start Dates

Soft Start (mobilization, saw cutting, utility locating) – March 21
Hard Start (phasing and traffic control begins) – March 28

March – June 2016:  Bulk of work

Underground utilities
Stone base and concrete (regular, fast setting, decorative)

June – September 2016:  Minor disruptions

Finalized electrical (up-lighting and wiring)
Irrigation
Landscaping
Punch list work