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.