Block 5 to Begin Tuesday June 29

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.