Stellar Downtown Streetscape Project

Last updated on Tuesday, June 12, 2018

(BEDFORD) - Construction is underway to update the streetscape in downtown Bedford.

Below is a list of activities that we anticipate happening over the next week. A weekly update will be distributed during the remainder of the streetscape construction.

Last week's progress:

Decorative brick on the west half of 16th Street from I Street to J Street has been completed.
Crew has begun demolition and removal on the East half of 16th Street.
Decorative brick pavers have been placed at the SE corner of 16th Street and I Street (Chase Bank).
Crew began placing subgrade treatment and pouring sidewalk on the east half of 15 th Street from I Street to J Street.
Crew placed the edge treatment foundations on the East half of 15th Street, and placed backfill along 15th Street.

Masonic Temple Basement:

Work on the basement is nearly complete. Some backfilling remains, but this will progress as the project continues to place backfill in the area around the edge treatment foundations
Poured curb ramps at the NE corner of 15th Street & I Street.

What to expect June 11th thru June 15th:

Continue demolition and removal on the east half of 16th Street from I Street to J Street.
Open the SE corner of 16th Street and I Street (Chase Bank) to pedestrian access.
15th Street: Contractor intends to finish placing concrete on the NW corner of 15th Street/I Street, when pedestrian access is complete, begin removal of the NE corner of 15th Street and I Street.

NOTE: Weather could affect some work activities and could cause delays.

Customer Access:

On the south side of 16th Street from J Street to I Street:

Pedestrian access via ramps have been restored, but some stairs remain closed for public safety, due to a lack of handrail.
All ramps on west half are open to pedestrian access.

On the north side of 15th Street from J Street to I Street:

Access to businesses on the west half of the block from J Street to the Masonic Temple can be obtained via the existing sidewalk.
Access to the Masonic Temple and business within have access via a temporary pedestrian bridge on the west corner of the building.
Access to businesses on the east half of the block from I Street to the Christmas Store can be obtained via a temporary walk patch accessed from I Street.

Parking/Traffic:

There will be no parking on the east half of 16 th Street during construction of the east half of the block.
There will be no parking on the east half of 15 th Street during construction of the east half of the block.
Eastbound US 50 (16th Street) and Westbound US 50 (15 th Street) - The right lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday thru Saturday during construction.
For 16th Street the lane closure configuration will start immediately west of J Street and continue through to the middle of the block between I Street and J Street.
For 15th Street the lane closure configuration will start immediately east of I Street and continue through to the middle of the block between I Street and J Street.

NOTE: (HANDRAIL STATUS)

Submittals have been completed by the manufacturer. The revised quote for the decorative railing is being reviewed.

STELLAR LIMESTONE TRAIL CONNECTOR PROJECT

Construction is underway on the Limestone Connector, connecting the Milwaukee Trail at 10th Street to the Downtown
Streetscape & Courthouse Square via Lincoln Avenue/L Street, 14th Street & 17th Street. Below is a list of activities that we anticipate happening over the next week. A weekly update will be distributed during the remainder of the Limestone Trail construction.

NOTE: Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday

Last week's progress:

Install new storm sewer on Lincoln Avenue from 14 th Street to 12 th Street and tied in property drains.
Connected the new storm sewer to the section on 13th Street recently installed by Bedford Utilities.
Continued pouring new sidewalk/Trail from 10th Street towards 12th Street.
Placed concrete curb from 10th Street to 12th Street.
Crew placed subgrade under all sidewalk and drives from 10th Street to 12th Street.

What to expect the week of June 11th thru June 15th:

Continue pouring new sidewalk/Trail and drive approaches on Lincoln Avenue from 12 th Street towards 13 th Street.
Pouring concrete curb from 12 th Street to 13 th Street on Lincoln Avenue.
Towards the end of the week, contractor may begin removal from 13 th Street to 14 th Street, depending on Lincoln
Avenue progression.

NOTE: Weather could affect and delay construction activities.

Customer Access:

The new sidewalk on the south side of 14th Street is open to pedestrians. The remaining work will be performed later in the summer.
The sidewalk on the north side of 17th Street is closed from L Street to K Street. The contractor has maintained access to thru foot traffic along the south side of 17th Street.
NAPA store on 17th Street access will be maintained. Drive access off of 17th Street is currently open. If the drive to
NAPA off of 17th Street is closed for construction, access can be obtain via the alley way to the north or east side of the store.
The sidewalk on the west side of Lincoln Avenue from 10th Street to 13th Street will be closed. Pedestrian access will be maintained via the sidewalk on the east side of Lincoln Avenue from 10th Street to 13th Street.

Parking/Traffic:

The southbound lane of L Street from 10th Street to 12th Street will be restricted down to 10ft lanes during construction.

Thru traffic will be maintained.

A Lane Shift is in place on L Street at 14 th Street to facilitate ramp construction.

NOTE: As a part of the Round-a-Bout project on Lincoln Avenue at John Williams Boulevard:

Lincoln Avenue will have local access only from 10 th Street to 14 th Street. Lincoln Avenue will remain closed north of 9th Street for the construction of the Lincoln Avenue/John Williams Boulevard Roundabout. The contractor plans to utilize this closure to help facilitate construction of the Limestone Connector Trail within the closure area. Access to properties/businesses will be maintained.

STELLAR FAÇADE RENOVATION PROJECT

Construction is underway for the Stellar Community Facades Renovation Project. Below is a list of activities we anticipate happening next week. A weekly update will be distributed during the remainder of the Façades Renovation construction project.

Last Week's Progress - June 1st to June 7th:

Installed glass at 1011 15th Street and worked on vestibule
Cleaned stone at 1501 J Street
Cleaned stone at 1536 I Street
Started painting at 1536 I Street
Worked on storefronts at 1016 16th Street

What to expect the week of June 8th thru June 14th

Continue painting at 1536 I Street
Work on storefronts at 1016 16th Street

JOHN WILLIAMS BOULEVARD/LINCOLN AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT

Construction is underway for the John Williams Boulevard/Lincoln Avenue Roundabout. Below is a list of activities that we anticipate happening over the next week. A weekly update will be distributed during the remainder of the construction project.

Last Week's Progress:

Completed concrete work
Completed slipping curb and gutter

What to expect the week of June 11th thru June 16th

Start paving asphalt Monday thru Wednesday
Start sidewalk Tuesday thru Friday

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