Wow are we moving fast now! We are set to start demolition work in Block 5 (2nd - 3rd Street on north side) on Tuesday June 29.
Here is a block by block update for the week of June 28, 2010
Block 1 (1st to 2nd on south side)
All storefronts were cleaned in this block this morning. All that remains is the installation of the precast planter's, installation of benches, and minor landscaping. The precast planters will be installed this week followed by minor brick work around each planter. This work should be completed by Friday June 2.Some parking may be lost in this block while work is going on.
Block 2 (2nd to 3rd on south side)
All store fronts were cleaned in this block this morning. Just like block 1, all that remains is the installation of the precast planter's, installation of benches, and minor landscaping. The precast planters will be installed this week followed by minor brick work around each planter. This work should be completed by Friday June 2 Some parking may be lost in this block while work is going on.
Block 3 (3rd to 4th on south side)
Tree grates, landscape beds and bricks should all be done this week. We may still be dealing with temporary lighting for the rest of this week, but lights are due to arrive very soon. Spot closures of parking will occur from time to time while work is taking place.
Block 4 (1st to 2nd on the north side)
This week they will complete underground work and pour bases for the lights poles and possibly begin to pour the sidewalk and underlayment. Official notices will be given to all businesses to confirm the sidewalk pour date. No parking and a lane closure will be set up for this block.
Block 5 (2nd to 3rd on the north side)
Demolition of sidewalk to begin on Tuesday June 29! As a reminder the demolition work is loud and messy at times, but should only last for a day to day and a half. Site grading and underground work will follow. The lighting removal in this block will impact the lighting on N. 3rd and in Palmer Ct. Temporary lighting will be installed in those areas. No parking and a lane closure will be set up for this block.
Pedestrian Pass Thur (located in Block 5)
Surface prepartions will begin on Tuesday June 29.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Time to Cross the Road...almost 1/2 way there.
We are preparing to move into Block 4 (1st to 2nd on the north side of Lincoln Hwy) tomorrow, Thursday, June 24, 2010. Here is what to expect as we work to move the construction across the road:
***PARKING LIMITATIONS***
Parking will be limited on Lincoln Highway on Thursday and Friday of this week from
1st to 4th Street on both the north and south side of Lincoln Highway from 7a.m.to 4p.m. daily.
South side:
Parking and traffic lane on the south side will open up next week once work is complete in block 3. Due to traffic control safety needs the full lane is required to be closed from 1st to 4th. Parking IS ALLOWED in block 1 since all work is done in this area. Park will not be allowed in block 2 and 3 while they are finishing the installation of bricks and light poles.
North side:
Parking and traffic lane will be closed from 1st to 3rd daily from 7a.m. to 4p.m.
***BLOCK BY BLOCK*** Here is what work to expect:
Block 1 - 1st to 2nd on the south side of Lincoln Highway
Wednesday, June 23 light repairs and final electrical work. There will be a lane closure up the rest of the week going from 1st to 4th due to the work in block 2 and block 3. Parking is open in Block 1. Late next week 6/28 planter bed walls will be installed and final brick work may be installed. This is minor work.
Block 2 - 2nd to 3rd on the south side of Lincoln Highway
Thursday/Friday, June 24 & 25 install light poles. Please note their will be one temporary pole in the middel of the block. We are waiting for the rest of the lights to come in so we will be using temporary poles in various places. Just know the one odd pole is not permenant. Also, late next week 6/28 planter bed walls will be installed and final brick work may be installed. This is minor work.
Block 3 - 3rd to 4th on the south side of Lincoln Highway
Thursday, June 24 - pour remaining concrete at each corner.
Friday, June 25 - install tree's, landscape fill and pull wire and complete electrical underground work.
First part of the week of June 28 - install bricks.Please note there will be a small section west of Munson insurance to the Cash Store that will not be bricked for a short time as we wait for additional materials to arrive
Last part of the week of June 28 lighting. Please note that we will be installing temporary lighting in Block 3 until the final lighting arrives.
Also late next week planter bed walls will be installed and final brick work may be installed. This is minor work.
Block 4 - 1st to 2nd on the north sidew of Lincoln Highway
Thursday, June 24 - removal of sidewalk - fence goes up!!!
Friday, June 25 - installation of underdrains
Week of 6/28 - installation of conduit and utility.
***PARKING LIMITATIONS***
Parking will be limited on Lincoln Highway on Thursday and Friday of this week from
1st to 4th Street on both the north and south side of Lincoln Highway from 7a.m.to 4p.m. daily.
South side:
Parking and traffic lane on the south side will open up next week once work is complete in block 3. Due to traffic control safety needs the full lane is required to be closed from 1st to 4th. Parking IS ALLOWED in block 1 since all work is done in this area. Park will not be allowed in block 2 and 3 while they are finishing the installation of bricks and light poles.
North side:
Parking and traffic lane will be closed from 1st to 3rd daily from 7a.m. to 4p.m.
***BLOCK BY BLOCK*** Here is what work to expect:
Block 1 - 1st to 2nd on the south side of Lincoln Highway
Wednesday, June 23 light repairs and final electrical work. There will be a lane closure up the rest of the week going from 1st to 4th due to the work in block 2 and block 3. Parking is open in Block 1. Late next week 6/28 planter bed walls will be installed and final brick work may be installed. This is minor work.
Block 2 - 2nd to 3rd on the south side of Lincoln Highway
Thursday/Friday, June 24 & 25 install light poles. Please note their will be one temporary pole in the middel of the block. We are waiting for the rest of the lights to come in so we will be using temporary poles in various places. Just know the one odd pole is not permenant. Also, late next week 6/28 planter bed walls will be installed and final brick work may be installed. This is minor work.
Block 3 - 3rd to 4th on the south side of Lincoln Highway
Thursday, June 24 - pour remaining concrete at each corner.
Friday, June 25 - install tree's, landscape fill and pull wire and complete electrical underground work.
First part of the week of June 28 - install bricks.Please note there will be a small section west of Munson insurance to the Cash Store that will not be bricked for a short time as we wait for additional materials to arrive
Last part of the week of June 28 lighting. Please note that we will be installing temporary lighting in Block 3 until the final lighting arrives.
Also late next week planter bed walls will be installed and final brick work may be installed. This is minor work.
Block 4 - 1st to 2nd on the north sidew of Lincoln Highway
Thursday, June 24 - removal of sidewalk - fence goes up!!!
Friday, June 25 - installation of underdrains
Week of 6/28 - installation of conduit and utility.
Friday, June 18, 2010
1 Down 5 to Go...time to head to the North side!
Gotta take a moment and CELEBRATE - Block 1 is done (for the most part)!!!
That is right, underground work is complete, sidewalk is in,lighting is up and on, trees are in and bricks were complete as of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The only thing remaining is the landscape beds...those will still be a few weeks for fabrication and putting the benches and garbage cans back in. Take a stroll down the block and get a feel for what the improvements look like. More good news - block 2 is almost done as well.
Ok on to next weeks schedule.
Block 2 (2nd - 3rd on the south side)
It is pretty much just down to bricks and lighting for this block.
We will brick today, Monday and maybe Tuesday.
Light poles will be installed early next week.
This block will be done all except landscape beds and furniture by the end of next week!
Block 3 (3rd to 4th on the south side)
Monday we will do removals in the RXR right of way area from just past Munson Insurance to tracks. We are also pouring concrete on Monday from 3rd to Munson Insurance. Monday all doors between 3rd and Munson Insurance will not be accessible until Noon while we pour the sidewalk from building face to center. Tuesday we will pour the underlayment...out side area from curb to about 4ftover. After this fence will be gone! We might see bricks towards the end of the week.
Block 4 (1st to 2nd on the north side)
Monday is the start of work on the North side of Lincoln between 1st and 2nd. Expect removals to start on Monday or Tuesday. As a reminder the first day of removals is loud and messy. Doorways are accessible but signs directing pedestrians to the alley for those with alternate entrances will be up. Expect to see the fencing go up on Monday or Tuesday. Following removals we will be doing underground work and getting ready to pour light bases.
Block 4 and 5 business are planning a Lemons to Lemonaide block party the weekend of July 10 in the back in Palmer to celebrate construciton. Should be construciton in both blocks.
Pedestrian Pass thru -
Work will begin in the pass thru early next week. They will be coating the walls with a special sealer first and then intalling geofoam. More to come on this area.
All and all the project is going very well!!! As always if you have any quesitons please contact Mike Bauling at the City of DeKalb at 817-748-2000 or Jennifer Groce at Re:New DeKalb at 815-748-7788.
That is right, underground work is complete, sidewalk is in,lighting is up and on, trees are in and bricks were complete as of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The only thing remaining is the landscape beds...those will still be a few weeks for fabrication and putting the benches and garbage cans back in. Take a stroll down the block and get a feel for what the improvements look like. More good news - block 2 is almost done as well.
Ok on to next weeks schedule.
Block 2 (2nd - 3rd on the south side)
It is pretty much just down to bricks and lighting for this block.
We will brick today, Monday and maybe Tuesday.
Light poles will be installed early next week.
This block will be done all except landscape beds and furniture by the end of next week!
Block 3 (3rd to 4th on the south side)
Monday we will do removals in the RXR right of way area from just past Munson Insurance to tracks. We are also pouring concrete on Monday from 3rd to Munson Insurance. Monday all doors between 3rd and Munson Insurance will not be accessible until Noon while we pour the sidewalk from building face to center. Tuesday we will pour the underlayment...out side area from curb to about 4ftover. After this fence will be gone! We might see bricks towards the end of the week.
Block 4 (1st to 2nd on the north side)
Monday is the start of work on the North side of Lincoln between 1st and 2nd. Expect removals to start on Monday or Tuesday. As a reminder the first day of removals is loud and messy. Doorways are accessible but signs directing pedestrians to the alley for those with alternate entrances will be up. Expect to see the fencing go up on Monday or Tuesday. Following removals we will be doing underground work and getting ready to pour light bases.
Block 4 and 5 business are planning a Lemons to Lemonaide block party the weekend of July 10 in the back in Palmer to celebrate construciton. Should be construciton in both blocks.
Pedestrian Pass thru -
Work will begin in the pass thru early next week. They will be coating the walls with a special sealer first and then intalling geofoam. More to come on this area.
All and all the project is going very well!!! As always if you have any quesitons please contact Mike Bauling at the City of DeKalb at 817-748-2000 or Jennifer Groce at Re:New DeKalb at 815-748-7788.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Lights, Bricks and Tree's Oh My!!!
Another great weather week resulting in lots of progress!
Here is where we are at block by block for the next week:
S. 1st - 2nd on ELHWY-
Friday 6/11 - lights are being installed and will be lit by Monday.
Monday 6/14 - bricks will begin to be installed starting at the corner of S. 2nd.
Tuesday 6/15 - trees will be installed and bricks should get completed.
All that will remain in this block will be the installation of the precast planters and the remaining landscaping. We will also need to put the benches and garbage cans back in. But all and all, after Tuesday things will be just about done!!!
S. 2nd - 3rd on ELHWY -
Friday 6/11 - begin installing lights
Monday 6/14 - complete lights and pull wires
Wednesday 6/15 - possibly begin brick work
S. 3rd - 4th on ELHWY -
Friday 6/11 - installation of conduit and under drains
Monday 6/14 - more underground work
The rest of the week - dig and pour light bases and then early next week get ready to pour sidewalk and underlayment.
Here is where we are at block by block for the next week:
S. 1st - 2nd on ELHWY-
Friday 6/11 - lights are being installed and will be lit by Monday.
Monday 6/14 - bricks will begin to be installed starting at the corner of S. 2nd.
Tuesday 6/15 - trees will be installed and bricks should get completed.
All that will remain in this block will be the installation of the precast planters and the remaining landscaping. We will also need to put the benches and garbage cans back in. But all and all, after Tuesday things will be just about done!!!
S. 2nd - 3rd on ELHWY -
Friday 6/11 - begin installing lights
Monday 6/14 - complete lights and pull wires
Wednesday 6/15 - possibly begin brick work
S. 3rd - 4th on ELHWY -
Friday 6/11 - installation of conduit and under drains
Monday 6/14 - more underground work
The rest of the week - dig and pour light bases and then early next week get ready to pour sidewalk and underlayment.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Speedy, speedy, speedy!!!
It has been another busy week in Downtown DeKalb. Lots has happened this week,but lots more is planned for next week. Please read through the following overview to see what to expect for the week of June 6. Please note that work is moving into the 3rd to 4th block next week.
1st - 2nd Street
All concrete sidewalk and underlayment has been poured. There is a section by the DeKalb Chamber and Lord Stanley's that is still gravel. Because of a vault underneath no concrete will be poured in that area and it will remain that way until the bricks arrive.
Work to still be done from 1st to 2nd includes pulling wires, planting tree's, installing precast planter beds, and laying bricks.
During the week of June 6 they will likely pull wires and possibly plant trees. Planters and bricks will be soon.
2nd - 3rd
All demo is done. Conduit for electrical and fiber optic should be completed by Monday if not today. Monday, June 7 contractors will finish any conduit work needed and frame up for the new sidewalk. Tuesday, June 8 contractor will be pouring all of the sidewalk and underlayment at the corners from the buidling face to 5ft over from 2nd to 3rd. All businesses will have alternate entrances from 6a.m. to Noon for customers...look for signage. Ramps will be installed over the gaps at Noon and a special pedestrian path will be created. Then on Wednesday, June 9 the remaining underlayment to the curb will be poured. Pedestrians will be able to walk down the 5ft wide section that was poured on Tuesday so access will not be affected. Contractor will then begin to pull wires and prepare to install landscaping and bricks!
3rd to 4th
As of Tuesday the contractor is able to move to this block to start removals since all the concrete and underlayment has been poured in the 1st block.
Whew!!! As you can see we are very busy, but things are moving quickly and as of right now we are completley on schedule!!
PS check out Lincoln Inn's innovative construction specials for customers. Print out the coupon and get a free loaf of bread during construction and double reward points. Yummy idea!!!
As always if you have any questions please contact Mike Bauling at 815-748-2333 or Jennifer Groce at 815-748-7788.
1st - 2nd Street
All concrete sidewalk and underlayment has been poured. There is a section by the DeKalb Chamber and Lord Stanley's that is still gravel. Because of a vault underneath no concrete will be poured in that area and it will remain that way until the bricks arrive.
Work to still be done from 1st to 2nd includes pulling wires, planting tree's, installing precast planter beds, and laying bricks.
During the week of June 6 they will likely pull wires and possibly plant trees. Planters and bricks will be soon.
2nd - 3rd
All demo is done. Conduit for electrical and fiber optic should be completed by Monday if not today. Monday, June 7 contractors will finish any conduit work needed and frame up for the new sidewalk. Tuesday, June 8 contractor will be pouring all of the sidewalk and underlayment at the corners from the buidling face to 5ft over from 2nd to 3rd. All businesses will have alternate entrances from 6a.m. to Noon for customers...look for signage. Ramps will be installed over the gaps at Noon and a special pedestrian path will be created. Then on Wednesday, June 9 the remaining underlayment to the curb will be poured. Pedestrians will be able to walk down the 5ft wide section that was poured on Tuesday so access will not be affected. Contractor will then begin to pull wires and prepare to install landscaping and bricks!
3rd to 4th
As of Tuesday the contractor is able to move to this block to start removals since all the concrete and underlayment has been poured in the 1st block.
Whew!!! As you can see we are very busy, but things are moving quickly and as of right now we are completley on schedule!!
PS check out Lincoln Inn's innovative construction specials for customers. Print out the coupon and get a free loaf of bread during construction and double reward points. Yummy idea!!!
As always if you have any questions please contact Mike Bauling at 815-748-2333 or Jennifer Groce at 815-748-7788.
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