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.