What to expect next...

As we reported at this morning’s Rise and Revitalize things are going well with construction. On a side note – BIG congrats to Debutantes Cosmetology School, Upper Deck and Eye Deal Optical who all opened up last week in downtown DeKalb!

Back to business - below is an overview of upcoming work thru next week.

North 2nd and 3rd:
- Finishing up bricks on N. 3rd from Palmer to The House Café and then finishing bricks on N. 2nd next to Diamond Tour Golf.
- Mill N. 2nd and N. 3rd this Friday, August 28 (no parking on streets during work)
- Manhole prep work for paving on N. 2nd and N. 3rd Monday August 31 (no parking on streets)
- Paving and stripping on N. 2nd and N. 3rd Sept 1-2 (no parking)
- Streets completed by Thursday, September 3

South 2nd:
- Begin pouring sidewalks and underlayment
- Continue with installation of electrical & light bases
- Begin work in RXR right of way adjacent to tracks (will take place simultaneously with S. 3rd RXR work)

South 3rd:
- Begin work RXR right of way work adjacent to tracks (will take place simultaneously with S. 2nd RXR work)

RT 38 Resurfacing:
IDOT is proceeding with the resurfacing of RT 38 from Stadium Drive to 4th Street. They will begin milling the highway just after Labor Day. A good portion of the work will be at night, but some day work will occur. The entire project is expected take 6-8 weeks. So far we are anticipating that they are starting at Stadium Drive, but no final confirmation at this time.

Pedestrian Pass Thru:
The pass thru was planned to be completed in conjunction with the 2nd and 3rd Street improvements. Due to delays with the bid acceptance work will not begin until Spring of 2010. The City Council will be voting on the pass thru bid at the September 14 City Council Meeting.

Please feel free to contact the City of DeKalb Engineering Department at 815-748-2000 or Re:New DeKalb at 815-748-7788 with more questions.