Removals, Curbs, and Conduit

Its been another messy week (common message we know), but once again weather has been great and we have made really good progress (again common message,but its a good one to have).

Here is what to expect for the next week on Locust:

General Notes:
Saturday work will continue through Nov 13. Work will begin at 7a.m. and end around 3p.m. each Saturday. Alley entrances on Locust will be blocked because we are or have poured curbs and they need to cure. NO parking is allowed on Locust for the most part at this time. If you are having trouble with access to your building please contact us ASAP.

Excavation:
Excavation will take place from 3rd to 4th Friday. This was going to be spread out a bit, but due to rain forecast we moved bumped it up to get it completed. Stone will be poured right behind the excavation, but driveways and alleys will blocked at times. We do have a flagger on site to help cars around the intersection of 3rd and Locust.

Curb Pouring:
Curb is in between 1st to 3rd as of today. More curb will be poured later next week for the 3rd to 4th section once underground conduit is in. The curb work requires the closure of some alley entrances on Locust, but all parking lots can be accessed from 2nd and 3rd.

Conduit:
Conduit is in from 1st to 3rd and work will continue towards 4th. As a reminder the conduit on the north side is very close to doorways as opposed to the south side that was closer to the traffic lane. This is causing disruption for business entrances and we appreciate everyone's cooperation with alternate entrances and planked entrances. If you are having an issue with access PLEASE contact us and we will address it as quickly as we can.

Under drain:
Crews will be starting work on under drains in the 1st and Locust block early next week and will follow east towards 4th behind the crews.

Sidewalks:
Sidewalk and underlayment might begin to be poured at the end of next week starting at 1st St. Again they will work east. Brick layers will be lined up to work once there most block are complete so they have a good area to work in.

As always if you have any questions please contact Joel Maur, City Engineer, at 815-748-2000 or Jennifer Groce, Re:New DeKalb, at 815-748-7788