(BEDFORD) - Construction is underway to update the streetscape in downtown Bedford. Below is a list of activities that are anticipated to happen over the next week. A weekly update will be distributed during the remainder of the streetscape construction.
New work hours are Monday thru Friday 6:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. No work on Saturdays.
- Basement Wall complete.
- Some backfilling still remains at the west end of the entrance. Anticipate that backfilling will resume next week.
16th Street (East Half):
- Edge Treatment walls completed except for the Limestone Caps which will be installed after all sidewalk and >steps are poured.
- Sidewalk pouring operations continued (40% complete).
16th Street (West Half) and 15th Street (East Half):
- Duke Energy has been notified that they can begin installing new light pole foundation. Installation date is to be determined pending Duke Energy schedule.
- Temporary Handrail in place until new handrail is on site and installed.
What to expect July 30th thru Aug 4th:
15th Street (West Half):
- Removals complete.
- Finish Edge Treatment walls.
- Resume backfilling behind edge treatment walls.
16th Street (East Half):
- Continue pouring sidewalk.
- Begin pouring curb and gutter along the street.
- Constructing curb ramps at the SW corner of 16th 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 the ramp at 16th Street and J Street has been restored.
- Some stairs remain closed for public safety, due to a lack of handrail.
- Access to all business can be obtained via the new sidewalk in front of the Courthouse Annex or via 16th Street and J Street
On the northside of 15th Street from J Street to I Street:
- Access to businesses on the east half of the block from I Street to the Masonic Temple can be obtained via newi>concrete sidewalk. Access is obtained off of I Street
- Businesses west of the Masonic Temple can be accessed via individual walkways in front of the business.
Parking/Traffic:
- There will be no parking on the east half of 16th Street during construction of the east half of the block.
- There will be no parking on the west half of 15th Street during construction of the west half of the block.
Eastbound US 50 (16th Street) and Westbound US 50 (15th Street) - The right lane will be closed from 7 a.m. until 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)
- Revised quote for Handrail upgrade has been approved. Working on finalizing costs.
STELLAR LIMESTONE TRAIL CONNECTOR PROJECT
Construction is underway on the Limestone Connector, connecting the Milwaukee Trail at 10th Street to the Downtown
Streetscape and Courthouse Square via Lincoln Avenue/L Street, 14th Street and 17th Street.
Below is a list of activities that is 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:
- Continued pouring sidewalk/Trail and drive approaches on Lincoln Avenue from 13th Street towards 14th Street Finished removals on 17th Street
- Began installing sod and planter beds on Lincoln Avenue and L Street from 10th Street to 13th Street
NOTE: Sod will be watered by contractor every day for 30 days excluding Sundays.
- Milled along curb on 14th Street and Lincoln Avenue/L Street from 10th Street to 14th Street
- Began placing asphalt on Lincoln Avenue from 10th Street to 12th Street
What to expect the week of July 30th thru Aug 4th :
- Finish pouring new sidewalk/Trail and drive approaches on L Street from 13th Street to 14th Street
- July 30th: Southbound lane of L Street from 14th Street to 15th Street will be closed. Said area will remain open to 'one way' north traffic only.
- Begin removals, including Limestone Walkway, and storm sewer installation on L Street from 14th Street to 15th Street
- Continue installing Sod and Planter beds on Lincoln Avenue/L Street from 10th Street to 14th Street as well as on 14th Street from J Street to L Street
- August 1st : Lincoln Avenue/L Street will be reopened from 10th Street to 14th Street
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 sidewalk on the north side of 17th Street is closed from J Street to K Street. The contractor has maintained access to thru foot traffic along the south side of 17th Street.
- The sidewalk on the west side of Lincoln Avenue from 10th Street to 14th Street is closed. Pedestrian access will be maintained via the sidewalk on the east side of Lincoln Avenue from 10th Street to 14th Street.
- All drives to the Circle K at L Street and 14th Street are open.
Parking/Traffic:
- The Lincoln Avenue from 14th Street to 10th Street will remain closed and restricted to local traffic only until August 1st, 2018 (Wed).
- A Lane Shift is in place on L Street at 14th Street to facilitate 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 10th Street to 14th 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. Closure ends on August 1 st , 2018 (Wed).
- L Street from 14th Street to 15th Street will be one way north only for approx 30 days beginning July 30, 2018 (Mon).
- Intersection Open at 17th Street and K Street.
- Road Closed to thru traffic on 17th Street from J Street to K Street in order to facilitate storm sewer installation and road/Trail construction. Local access will be maintained.
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- July 23rd to July 27th:
- Worked on clock and wall sconces at 1501 J Street
- Worked on drywall and painting at various locations
What to expect the week of July 28 th thru August 2nd
- Continue work at 1537 J Street
- Continue work at 1011 15th 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.
What to expect the week of July 28 th thru August 3rd
Will have a walk thru on Monday, July 30th
- Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, July 31st at 4 p.m.
- Roundabout will open Wednesday, August 1st
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