Construction Completed!!!

Work Completed Last Week, July 25^th to July 29^th  

·         Installation and grading of topsoil

·         Sod Installation

·         Asphalt driveway restorations

Work Remaining to be completed

·         Continue watering of sod

·         General Site Clean-Up

It was determined that this was an acceptable time to perform the remaining landscape restorations and installation of sod. The contractor has committed to watering the sod until a health stand of grass is established and ensure it does not die during the summer months.

The major construction operations along Executive Lane are now completed!!!!

We are hopeful that you are happy with the improvements made to your street and neighborhood. We understand it was a long construction process and your patience has been greatly appreciated.

Since major construction is now completed, this will be the final Blog Post for the project. We hope you found the information provided in the blog useful regarding the construction progress and schedule for the upcoming weeks as well as providing information regarding the overall construction process.

If you have any further questions, concerns, or comments please contact the Village Project Manager, Robert Steele, at 847-904-4423.

Thanks again for all your patience, understanding, and cooperation throughout the construction process.

Asphalt Paving Completed. Landscape Restoration Being Scheduled

Work Completed Last Week, July 18^th to July 22^nd 

·         Completed grading of areas disturbed by construction

·         Continued installation and grading of topsoil

·         Final cleaning and work to prepare for paving the final layer of asphalt pavement

·         Applying layer of tack coat (oil) and sand prior to asphalt paving

·         Asphalt surface paving

Work Remaining to be completed

·         Installation and grading of topsoil

·         Sod Installation

·         Driveway restorations

Now that the final layer of asphalt surface has been paved, the most significant items remaining to complete are sod installation and asphalt driveway restoration.

The asphalt driveway restorations are being scheduled and should be completed in the near future.

We are still determining the best option for sod installation.  At this time, the contractor has indicated they would like to install the sod and perform heavy watering to ensure the sod lives and a healthy stand of grass is established. We are continuing to monitor the weather conditions and discuss the best option with the contractor. Once a final schedule is determined, we will be sure to pass the information along.

Hopefully you are happy with the improvements to your neighborhood and once the final items are completed, your lawns will be restored to looking the way they did prior to the work beginning.

Asphalt Surface Paving Scheduled for Next Week

Work Completed Last Week, July 11^th to July 15^th

·         Rough grading of areas disturbed by construction activities

·         Final testing of underground utilities

·         Internal televising of underground sewers

·         Adjusting structures to final grade

·         Walk-through with Village staff to find any items that need additional work

·         Made minor repairs at locations identified by Village staff

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, July 18^th to July 25^th 

·         Complete grading of areas disturbed by construction

·         Installation and grading of topsoil

·         Asphalt surface paving

The contractor has completed the final testing and work associated with the underground utility portions of the project. The contractor has started some minor grading of the areas disturbed during construction. The contractor will continue to perform grading of disturbed areas as well as installation and final grading of topsoil. The timing of the sod installation is still being determined. Due to the hot and dry weather the past few weeks, this is not the optimum time to install sod. Should the sod installation be delayed to a time with more favorable growing conditions, we will let you know when the sod installation is scheduled to occur.

Paving of the asphalt surface layer is scheduled for next week. Additional information will be provided when the schedule is finalized regarding travel cautions and restrictions during the paving operations and prior when the existing asphalt will have a thin layer of oil sprayed on it.

Thanks again for all your patience, understanding, and cooperation during the construction project.

First Layer of Asphalt Pavement Installed

Work Completed Last Week, June 27^th to July 1st  

·         Completed concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, and driveway apron replacements that were damaged during construction or in poor condition.

·         Removed existing pavement in preparation for new asphalt pavement

·         Performed repairs to existing materials to provide suitable material under pavement as needed

·         Graded existing materials in preparation for new asphalt pavement

·         Installed first layer of asphalt pavement

·         General site clean-up prior to July 4^th Holiday

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, July 4^th to July 8^th

·         No work on-site on July 4^th

·         Rough grading of areas disturbed by construction activities

·         Grading and installation of topsoil

·         Restore disturbed areas with sod

·         Final testing of underground utilities

The installation of the first layer of asphalt pavement is a major project milestone. Now that the first layer of asphalt is installed, the amount of dust is greatly reduced and a smooth driving surface is provided.

Thank you again for all your patience and understanding have you have been dealing with the dust and uneven roadway for the past few months. Thank you also for having your vehicles out of your driveways during the day to allow for the asphalt pavement removal and asphalt paving operations. Your cooperation was appreciated.

The contractor will not be on-site over the July 4^th Holiday. Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Weekend!!!

Roadway Improvements to Begin

Work Completed Last Week, June 20^th to June 24^th  

·         Continued with concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, and driveway apron replacements that were damaged during construction or in poor condition.

·         Made repair to water main connection near north end of project site due to unforeseen circumstance.

·         Adjust manholes within curb & gutter to final grade to allow for new concrete curb & gutter to be installed.

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, June 27^th to July 1^st

·         Complete concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, and driveway apron replacements that were damaged during construction or in poor condition.

·         Remove existing pavement in preparation for new asphalt pavement

·         Perform repairs to existing materials to provide suitable material under pavement as needed

·         Grade existing materials in preparation for new asphalt pavement

·         Install first layer of asphalt pavement

The contractor was unable to complete the concrete replacements as anticipated last week. The contractor is planning to complete the remaining the concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, and driveway apron replacements early next week. If the concrete curb & gutter or sidewalk in front of your driveway or concrete driveway apron is being replaced, access to your driveway will be restricted for 4-5 days. Residents affected by driveway restrictions will be notified prior to removing, framing, and pouring the driveway to give you ample time to remove any vehicles from your driveway or garage.

The project is moving into a new phase next week, roadway rehabilitation. The contractor will remove the existing pavement, perform needed repairs, and grade the existing materials as needed in preparation for the new asphalt pavement. If all goes as planned, the first layer of asphalt pavement will be installed next week, prior to the July 4^th Holiday.

The installation of the first layer of asphalt pavement is a major project milestone. Once this layer of pavement is installed, the amount of dust is greatly reduced and a smooth driving surface will be provided.

Following the paving of the first layer of asphalt pavement, the contractor will begin landscape restorations, final testing and inspection of the underground utilities, adjusting manholes, and other miscellaneous tasks prior to installing the final asphalt surface layer.

Thank you again for all your patience and understanding have you have been dealing with the dust and uneven roadway for the past few months. If all goes as planned, the first layer of asphalt pavement will be installed prior to the weekend and provide relief for both of these inconveniences.

Water Main Improvements Completed. Concrete Restorations On-Going

Work Completed Last Week, June 13^th to June 17^th

·         Completed water service replacements along entire project site

·         Made connections between new water main and existing water at north end of project and Imperial Lane

·         Poured concrete curb & gutter, sidewalks, and driveway aprons that were damaged during construction or in poor condition

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, June 20^th to June 24^th  

·         Complete concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, and driveway apron replacements that were damaged during construction or in poor condition.

·         Begin landscape restorations

The contractor will continue, and is hoping to complete, the concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, and driveway apron replacements. If the concrete curb & gutter or sidewalk in front of your driveway or concrete driveway apron is being replaced, access to your driveway will be restricted for 4-5 days. Residents affected by driveway restrictions will be notified prior to removing, framing, and pouring the driveway to give you ample time to remove any vehicles from your driveway or garage.

Depending on work progress, the contractor is hoping to begin landscape restoration by grading those areas disturbed during construction, installing and grading topsoil, and sod installation.

The contractor is scheduled to begin the roadway improvements the week of July 27^th, with hopes of having the first layer of asphalt pavement installed prior to the July 4^th weekend.

Thank you for all your patience and understanding over the past few weeks as the contractor performed the water service replacements and final connections between the existing water main and the newly installed water main. We understand the significant inconvenience that was experienced while the water was turned off, thanks again.

 

Water Service Replacements On-Going. Concrete Replacement to Begin

Work Completed Last Week, June 6^th to June 10^th

·         Received required approvals to place water main into service

·         Water service replacements along Executive Court

·         Started water service replacements along Executive Lane

·         Made final connection between existing water main and new water main at Executive Lane and Executive Court

·         Removal and framing of curb & gutter to be replaced

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, June 13^th to June 17^th

·         Continue with water service replacements along Executive Lane

·         Water service replacements along Executive Circle

·         Pour concrete curb & gutter to be replaced

·         Depending on work progress, connections between existing water main and newly installed water main at Imperial Lane and north end of project.

Water service replacements will continue this week along Executive Lane and Executive Circle Water services will be replaced from the new water main to the existing valve and box located in front of each home. During the water service replacement, water to individual homes will be shut-off for approximately 1-2 hours while the transition from the old service to the new service is made. The contractor will notify each resident individually regarding the approximate time and day of the water shut-off prior to turning off the water.

Once the water service replacements are completed, the contractor will begin making connections between the existing water main and the newly installed water main. In order for these connections to be made, the water main will need to be shut down causing a disruption to your water service. The Village Water Department will provide notice the day prior to the scheduled shut-down to all affected residents. Please be on the look-out for these notifications.

The contractor is also beginning to perform concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacements following the water service replacement. If the concrete curb & gutter in front of your driveway or concrete driveway is being replaced, access to your driveway will be restricted for 4-5 days. Residents affected by driveway restrictions will be notified via a letter prior to removing, framing, and pouring the driveway to give you ample time to remove any vehicles from your driveway or garage. Please be on the look-out for these notifications.

Thank you again for all your patience and understanding through the construction process and the upcoming disruptions to water service and driveway restrictions.