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| Date: |
11/4/2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Melanie Swain |
| Number: |
712-224-6027 |
Road Construction Update
Road Construction Update
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Cecelia Street Improvements Project – The contractor has completed paving driveway approaches on South Cecelia Street, from 1st Street to the end of the cul-de-sac, and is currently working on storm sewer intakes. This work is anticipated to be complete and the road reopened by the end of the week.
Gordon Drive Street Lights – This project is nearing completion with 13 street lights turned on along the north side of the Gordon Drive viaduct. The contractor has removed the barricades restricting westbound traffic on the viaduct and will temporarily replace them when the components necessary to install the remaining 5 lights becomes available.
Heights Neighborhood Reconstruction: Phase 2 – The contractor has completed water main installation on W. 24th Street, just east of Hamilton Boulevard, and is currently preparing the subgrade for paving by incorporating fly ash for stabilization. The contractor is also working toward completing sanitary and storm sewer work on Cook Drive. In the coming week, the contractor will pave the mainline on West 24th Street and begin subgrade preparation on Cook Drive. Phase 2 of this multiple year project is anticipated to be complete this month. Construction will begin on Phase 3 in Spring, 2010.
Martha Street Widening & Reconstruction Project: Phase 1 – Martha Street is anticipated to be reopened next week. Driveway approaches have been paved and the sub-contractor is currently installing sidewalk. The contractor is installing pavement striping and permanent signing this week and will begin placing sod next week. Construction will begin on the second phase of this project in Spring, 2010.
Military Road Widening & Reconstruction Project: Phase 5 – The contractor paved the final portion of the mainline, the south half from Rebecca Street to Ross Street, yesterday. Street returns at Rebecca Street, George Street and Ross Street are being paved this week and sod is being placed along Center Street between 19th Street and 21st Street. In the coming week, the sub-contractor will continue installing sidewalk along 21st Street between Myrtle Street & Rebecca Street and the contractor will place sod along 21st Street between Center Street and Isabella Street as well as install permanent signing and pavement striping.
Outer Drive Extension Project – There are three contractors working toward completing this project; the bridge contractor is completing the bridge decking and steel reinforcement this week and will pour the final mainline section of the bridge surface next week; the grading contractor will begin hauling in fill material this week, once the old railroad has been completely removed by Union Pacific’s contractor; and the roadway contractor has completed storm sewer installation and is currently grading the new roadway, from Floyd Boulevard to the west bridge approach, and preparing the subgrade for paving. Half the mainline is scheduled to be paved next week, weather permitting. Final completion of this project is anticipated for Spring, 2010.
The Engineering Division understands that residents and businesses may be inconvenienced by the street closures and construction activities associated with these projects. We appreciate your patience and cooperation and will continue to keep you informed. You can find more information, including maps and progress updates, at our website: www.SiouxCityStreets.org. To ensure the safety of all, please be especially cautious in construction zones and along detour routes.
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