Friday, June 24, 2016

Work on East Side of Tower Expected to Be Completed prior to July 4th Holiday

Work completed this week, June 20th to June 24th:
·         Completed concrete curbing around planter beds on east side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd. to Aviator Lane
·         Poured concrete sidewalk from previously installed sidewalk to curb & gutter on east side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd. to Aviator Lane
·         Continued with installation of irrigation piping
·         Continued with installation of electrical conduit and wiring for street lighting and accent lights.

Construction activity scheduled for next week, June 27th to July 1st
·         Install colored and stamped concrete on east side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd. to Aviator Lane
·         Install concrete sidewalk on south side of Sable Drive
·         Install sidewalk along Aviator Lane, east of Tower Drive on lower level of retaining wall
·         Install concrete sidewalk at miscellaneous locations along the project site that were previously removed.
·         Continue with installation of irrigation piping.
·         Continue with installation of electrical conduit and wiring for street lighting and accent lights.
·         Perform general site clean-up in preparation for July 4th Holiday
·         Allow outdoor patio seating areas to be opened prior to July 4th Holiday along east side of Tower Drive.
GOAL for Week: Install concrete in all areas that were previously removed prior to July 4th Holiday.

Anticipated work in future weeks:
·         Week of July 4th
o   No work performed on Monday, July 4th
o   Concrete removal and pouring along north side of Sable Drive
o   Removal and replacement of existing retaining wall along north side of Valor Drive
§  Businesses will be provided temporary access during construction. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. We will do everything possible to ensure access is provided throughout the day.
·         Week of July 11th
o   Removal and pouring of concrete sidewalk adjacent to the buildings on the east side of Tower Drive from Valor Drive to Navy Blvd
§  This will be the final major phase of concrete removal and replacement for the project.
§  Anticipate to complete this section of streetscape prior to Arts Festival on August 5th
o   Removal and pouring of concrete sidewalk on northwest corner of Tower Drive and Sable Drive, near Eggsperience.

Friendly Reminder:
·         No work will be performed over July 4th Holiday Weekend!!!
·         All businesses are open during construction!
·         Surface parking spots are limited. Parking in garages is strongly encouraged.
·         Saturday work continues – the contractor has been granted permission by Village staff to begin work at 8:00 AM on Saturdays to avoid the busiest time of the day. The contractor anticipates being completed with their work by 3:00 PM

Friday, June 17, 2016

Work Along East Side of Tower Between Aviator and Navy Continues

Work completed this week, June 13th through June 17th
·         Completed removal of concrete sidewalk from new sidewalk to curb & gutter on east side of Tower Drive from Aviator to Navy Blvd.
o   Installation of aggregate base course, final grading, setting forms, and installing reinforcement in preparation for concrete pouring
·         Poured colored and stamped concrete along Navy Blvd. and along Tower Drive at Sable Drive
o   All concrete previously removed along Navy Blvd is now replaced
·         Poured concrete sidewalk at intersections of Tower Drive and Wolverine Drive, Tower Drive and Sable Drive, Tower Drive and Sable Drive
·         Poured concrete curb & gutter on east side of Tower Drive from Aviator Drive to Navy Blvd.
·         Poured concrete curbing around planter beds along the east side of Tower Drive between Aviator Drive and Navy Blvd.
·         Poured Concrete steps and top sidewalk on north side of Aviator Drive, east of Tower Drive
o   RA Sushi main doors re-opened on Tuesday!!!!
·         Removed concrete sidewalk on south side of Sable Drive in front of Von Maur
·         Irrigation piping installation
·         Electrical conduit and wiring installation for street lighting and accent lights.
o   Electrical conduit, wiring, and connections completed for street lights on West side of Tower Drive
o   Electrical conduit, wiring, and connections completed for street lights on East side of Tower Drive from Aviator to Navy Blvd
 
Construction activity scheduled for next week, beginning June 20th
·         Complete concrete curbing around planter beds on east side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd. to Aviator
·         Pour concrete sidewalk from previously installed sidewalk to curb & gutter on east side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd. to Aviator
·         Depending on work progress, begin installing colored and stamped concrete on east side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd. to Aviator
·         Continue with installation of irrigation piping
·         Continue with installation of electrical conduit and wiring for street lighting and accent lights.

Anticipated work in future weeks:
·         Week of June 27th
o   Complete stamped and colored concrete along east side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd to Aviator
o   Pour concrete sidewalk along south side of Sable Drive
o   Goal by end of the week: All concrete that was previously removed will be replaced with new concrete in anticipation of July 4th Holiday
·         Week of July 4th
o   No work performed on Monday, July 4th
o   Concrete removal and pouring along north side of Sable Drive and along one side of Wolverine Drive
o   Removal and replacement of existing retaining wall along north side of Valor Drive
·         Week of July 11th
o   Removal and pouring of concrete sidewalk adjacent to the buildings on the east side of Tower Drive from Valor Drive to Navy Blvd
§  This will be the final major phase of concrete removal and replacement for the project.

Friendly Reminder:
·         All businesses are open during construction!
·         Surface parking spots are limited. Parking in garages is strongly encouraged.
·         Saturday work continues – the contractor has been granted permission by Village staff to begin work at 8:00 AM on Saturdays to avoid the busiest time of the day. The contractor anticipates being completed with their work by 3:00 PM

 

Friday, June 10, 2016

Concrete Work on East Side of Tower Continues

Work completed this week, June 6th to June 10th:
·         Completed concrete sidewalk removal adjacent to buildings on east Tower Drive from Aviator to Navy.
·         Poured concrete sidewalk adjacent to Tower Drive from Aviator to Navy during the evening hours of Tuesday and Wednesday
·         Bricks removed along old sidewalk on east side of Tower Drive from Aviator to Navy.
·         Concrete removal begins from new sidewalk to curb & gutter on the east side of Tower Drive from Aviator to Navy
·         Completed retaining wall on north side of Aviator, east of Tower Drive
·         Poured concrete stairs along north side of Aviator, east of Tower Drive
·         Pour standard concrete sidewalk on north side of Aviator, east of Tower Drive
o   RA Sushi main doors scheduled to re-open later in the week or early the following week.
·         Pour standard concrete sidewalk at intersections of Wolverine Drive & Tower Drive and Valor Drive & Tower Drive

Thank you to all the businesses on the east side of Tower Drive during the past week as the concrete sidewalk adjacent to the buildings was removed and poured. We are extremely grateful for all your cooperation during the process, especially those who agreed to close early or not open at all to allow for the construction.

We are also extremely grateful to RA Sushi for closing the main entrance to their business while the retaining wall and sidewalk was constructed on the north side of Aviator. It is expected this entrance will be opened in the very near future.

Construction activity scheduled for next week, beginning June 13th:
·         Continue removal of existing concrete sidewalk from new sidewalk to curb & gutter on east side of Tower Drive from Aviator to Navy.
o   Once removal is complete, grade and install base course, set forms, install reinforcement, and prepare for concrete pour.
·         Install irrigation piping
·         Install electrical conduits for street lighting and tree accent lights
·         Began installing curbing for planter beds behind concrete curb & gutter.
·         Complete stamped and colored concrete on north and south sides of Navy Boulevard.
·         Complete stamped and colored concrete on west side of Tower Drive near Valor Drive
·         Pour concrete for ramp/staircase on the north side of Aviator Lane from Tower Drive to Patriot Boulevard.
o   The sidewalk on the north side of Aviator Lane will be closed. Pedestrians will be directed to use the ramp or the sidewalk on the south side of Aviator Lane.

Friendly Reminder:
·         All businesses are open during construction!
·         Surface parking spots are limited. Parking in garages is strongly encouraged.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Construction Progress Photos

The construction fence on west Tower Drive has been removed and the sidewalk is reopened. Concrete work is complete on majority of the surface on west Tower Drive. 

Restaurants on west Tower Drive have opened their patios for the summer. 


The bricks on the sidewalk were replaced with stamped concrete. 

We continue to advise pedestrians to use caution throughout the Glen Town Center and to be aware of construction cones and barriers. 

Friday, June 3, 2016

Work Moves to EAST side of Tower Drive

Work completed last week, May 31st to June 3rd
·         Concrete sidewalk installation along west side of Tower Drive
o   A majority of the standard concrete sidewalk on the west side of Tower Drive is completed.
o   Primary locations remaining include the intersections of Wolverine Drive, Sable Drive, and Valor Drive
·         Concrete sidewalk installation along Navy Boulevard
·         Stamped and colored concrete sidewalk along west side of Tower Drive
o   A majority of the colored and stamped concrete on the west side of Tower Drive is completed with the exception of a few areas where additional work still needs to be completed.
·         Removal of sidewalk and ramp/staircase removal along north side of Aviator from Tower to Patriot Boulevard
·         Began construction of retaining wall along the north side of Aviator from Tower to Patriot Boulevard
o   Doors to RA Sushi along Aviator Drive are closed due to construction.
o   Access to RA Sushi is available through patio doors off of Patriot Boulevard
o   Sidewalk along north side of Aviator is closed, please use sidewalk on south side of street
·         Electrical conduits, foundations, hand-holes, and pulling of electrical wires continues
·         Irrigation piping installation on-going

The orange construction fence along the west side of Tower Drive has largely been removed now that the majority of the concrete sidewalk and stamped and colored sidewalk is completed. As the remaining concrete sidewalk is completed, more of the temporary ramps and orange fencing will be removed to provide pedestrian access.

Thank you to all the businesses along the west side of Tower Drive for your patience and understanding during the construction process on that side of the street.

Work to be completed June 6th to June 10th
·         Concrete sidewalk removal along EAST side of Tower Drive from Navy Boulevard to Aviator Lane
o   Adjacent to buildings
o   Temporary access will be provided to all doors following concrete sidewalk removal
·         Pour concrete sidewalk along EAST side of Tower Drive from Navy Boulevard to Aviator Lane
o   Adjacent to buildings approximately 8 feet
o   Work scheduled to be begin during late afternoon and early evening hours of Tuesday June 7th and Wednesday, June 8th and will be completed as soon as possible.
o   Individual businesses will be coordinated with to determine restricted access to doorways
·         Begin removal of concrete sidewalk from installed concrete to concrete curb & gutter on EAST side of Tower Drive from Navy Boulevard to Aviator Lane.
·         Concrete sidewalk on west side of Tower Drive near intersections of Wolverine Drive and Sable Drive.
·         Complete construction of retaining wall along north side of Aviator Lane between Tower Drive and Patriot Boulevard
·         Concrete sidewalk and steps on north side of Aviator
·         Continued electrical installations of conduits, foundations, hand-holes, and wiring on west side of Tower Drive
·         Continue irrigation piping installation on west side of Tower Drive
We understand the inconvenience this construction project causes to those business directly adjacent to the work being performed, residents living in the neighborhood, and businesses within the entire Glen Town Center. Please understand the Village will do everything possible to minimize these inconveniences to the greatest extent possible. Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated.  

Saturday Work
Due to the construction schedules and completion timeframes, the contractor will begin working most Saturdays. The contractor has been granted permission by Village staff to begin work at 8:00 AM on Saturdays to avoid the busiest times of the day. The contractor anticipates being completed with their work by 3:00 PM.