Friday, April 29, 2016

Concrete Sidewalk Removal and Replacement along Navy Blvd. Starts May 2nd

Work completed last week, April 25th to 29th:
·         Poured concrete sidewalk at various locations along the south side of Sable Drive and the west side of Tower Drive.
·         Completed concrete sidewalk removal from existing curb & gutter to newly installed sidewalk on west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Valor Drive.
·         Began concrete curb & gutter removal and replacement on the west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Wolverine Drive and along Tower Drive from Sable Drive to Valor Drive.
·         Installed temporary power for street lighting on the west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Valor Drive.
·         Began installing curbing for planter beds behind concrete curb & gutter.
·         Began installation of irrigation piping.

Work anticipated to be completed next week, beginning May 2:
·         Removal of existing concrete sidewalk adjacent to the buildings on the north and south side of Navy Boulevard from Tower Drive to Patriot Blvd.
o   Temporary access ramps will be provided at each door way.
·         Grade and install base course, set forms, install reinforcement, and prepare for concrete pour.
·         Pour concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings along the north and south sides of Navy Blvd from Tower Drive to Patriot Blvd.
o   Concrete installation in front of businesses will be coordinated individually
·         Continue installation of electrical conduits for street lighting and tree accent lights.
·         Continue with installation of irrigation piping.

Looking ahead:
·         Once the electrical conduits and irrigation piping is installed on the west side of Tower Drive, the remaining concrete sidewalk and colored/stamped concrete will be poured.
·         Parking in garages is strongly encouraged as street parking on Tower Drive is limited.

Friday, April 22, 2016

Concrete Removal Continues on West side of Tower Drive

Work completed last week, April 18 to April 22:
  • Poured concrete sidewalk in various locations including portions of the south side of Sable Drive and several small locations on the west side of Tower Drive.
  • Began concrete sidewalk removal from existing curb & gutter to newly installed sidewalk on west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Valor Drive.
  • Began concrete curb & gutter removal and replacement on the west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Wolverine Drive.
  • Installed temporary power for streetlighting on the west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Valor Drive.


Work anticipated to be completed next week, April 25 to April 28:
 
  • The new sidewalk adjacent to the businesses will provide walkways and access to businesses.
  • Excavation and curbing installation for planting beds.
  • Installation of electrical conduits for streetlighting and tree accent lights in planter beds.
  • Installation of irrigation piping for planter beds.

Looking ahead:

  • Once improvements are complete on the west side of Tower Drive, improvements will begin on the east side of Tower Drive.
  • Parking in garages is strongly encouraged as street parking on Tower Drive will be limited.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

New Sidewalk along West side of Tower Drive

April 14, 2016
Work completed last week, April 11 to April 15:
  • Poured concrete sidewalk adjacent to building along west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Valor Drive.
  • Begin concrete sidewalk removal from existing curb & gutter to newly installed sidewalk on west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Valor Drive.
Fortunately the weather was good last week, allowing for a significant amount of the concrete sidewalk previously removed to be replaced. Thanks for your patience and understanding as the weather delayed the previously scheduled concrete pours.

Work anticipated to be completed next week, April 18 to April 22:
  • Sidewalk removal from curb to new sidewalk along the west side of Tower Drive.
  • The new sidewalk adjacent to the businesses will provide walkways and access to businesses.
  • Excavation and curbing installation for planting beds.

Looking ahead:
  • Once improvements are complete on the west side of Tower Drive, improvements will begin on the east side of Tower Drive.
  • Parking in garages is strongly encouraged as street parking on Tower Drive will be limited.

Please note: All work is weather permitting.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Updated Schedule for Concrete Sidewalk Pouring

Construction Completed last week (April 4 - April 8):
  • Removed existing concrete sidewalk adjacent to building on the west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Valor Drive, and the north side of Sable Drive (Zone 1 and Zone 2). 
  • Installed temporary ramps to businesses.
  • Graded and installed base course, set forms, installed reinforcement, and prepared for concrete pour. 
Upcoming Work Anticipated for this week (April 11 – April 15):  
  • Late afternoon/early evening: concrete pouring. 
  • Businesses with two doorways, one doorway will be closed per day. Concrete pouring schedule for businesses with one doorway will be coordinated individually. 
  • Concrete walkways will be accessible to pedestrians by start of business the morning after the concrete pour. 
  • Starting Friday (4/15) we will begin removing existing sidewalk from the curb to the new sidewalk on the west side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Valor Drive (Zone 1 and Zone 2). 

All scheduled work is weather dependent. Every effort will be made to provide notifications if and when the schedule changes. 

Friday, April 1, 2016

Concrete Sidewalk Pouring on West Side of Tower Drive Scheduled for This Week

Construction Completed last Week of March 28 – April 1:
·         Removed existing concrete sidewalk adjacent to building on the West side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Valor Drive. (Zone 1 and Zone 2)
·         Installed temporary ramps to businesses.
·         Graded and installed base course, set forms, installed reinforcement, and prepared for concrete pour
·         Concrete pouring was cancelled this week due to rain in the forecast on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Upcoming Work Anticipated for Next Week, April 4 – April 8:  

Concrete pouring scheduled for last week has been rescheduled due to rainy weather conditions. 

Zone 1 (West side of Tower Drive from 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, Justice 

Monday (4/4) thru Tuesday (4/5)
·         Pour concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings starting in late afternoon / early evening
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 will be coordinated individually  

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

Monday (4/4) thru Tuesday (4/5)
·         Installation and grading of new aggregate base course
·         Installation of concrete forms for concrete sidewalk
·         Installation of reinforcement along buildings 

Wednesday (4/6) thru Friday (4/8)
·         Pour concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings starting in late afternoon / early evening
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 

Sable Drive: South side of roadway from Tower Drive to west end:
Business affected: Von Maur 

Monday (4/4) thru Tuesday (4/5)
·         Remove existing concrete sidewalk from building to curb line
o   Concrete in front of doors to Von Maur will be left in place at this time
·         Installation and grading of new aggregate base course
·         Installation of concrete forms for concrete sidewalk
·         Installation of reinforcement along buildings 

Zone 3 (South side of Navy Blvd from Patriot Blvd to Tower Drive & East Side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd to Aviator Drive)
Businesses affected: Pigtails & Crewcuts, Evereve, Stella 315, Starbucks, Vintage Nest, Ella Louvi Retail Therapy, Dino’s Sports Fan Shop, Assure Vision, Gadget Works, GameStop, Rocket Fizz, Color Me Mine, Forever Yogurt, Noodles & Company, Montira Thai Restaurant, Mooyah, Uno Mas Cocina and Tequila, Verizon Wireless

Wednesday (4/6) thru Friday (4/8)
·         Remove existing concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings
o   Temporary access will be provided at each business
·         Installation and grading of new aggregate base course
·         Installation of concrete forms for concrete sidewalk
·         Installation of reinforcement along buildings 

Week of April 11th 
·         Pour concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings starting in late afternoon / early evening
·         Access to businesses will be coordinated individually

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

Flaggers will be present along 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.