CAP2010 Water Main Improvements
Contractor: FDM Contracting, Inc.
The city's contractor has been authorized to use the northeast section of VFW Park for construction staging and material storage. The area will be fenced off for public safety. Vehicles will enter/exit using Campbell Road and Sixth Street. Once the project is complete, the disturbed areas will be re-graded and restored with topsoil and seed. The contractor will also make some park improvements by planting new trees and installing new picnic tables.
Fifth Street - The week of September 8th, the contractor will be replacing the roadway at the Irving intersection. This area will be closed to thru traffic approximately 2-3 weeks. The contractor will also be adjusting drainage structures in preparation to mill the roadway between Knowles and Kayser.
Seventh Street - This week the contractor will be adjusting drainage structures in preparation to mill the roadway.
S. Rembrandt Avenue - The contractor will be replacing sidewalks and driveway approaches on the east side of the street and adjusting drainage structures in preparation for milling roadway.
S. Altadena Avenue - New concrete on the west side will finish curing this week. The contractor will continue replacing curbing, driveway approaches, sidewalks and ramps on the east side of the roadway and allowing for concrete cure time.
S. Vermont Avenue - This week the contractor will finish addressing lead or galvanized services, and then schedule the two final water main connections. Any residents affected will receive a door hanger in advance with the date, time and duration of the shut-off.
Helene Avenue - The contractor is beginning clean-up and restoration work this week.
Longfellow Avenue - The contractor will finish addressing private water services that are lead or galvanized this week. Once complete, the contractor will schedule the final water main connection. Any residents affected will receive a door hanger in advance with the date, time and duration of the shut-off.
11 Mile Road - Water main installation is scheduled to begin this week. Work will be performed on the north side of the roadway between Dorchester and Kenwood.
Farnum Avenue - Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in a few weeks. The new water main will be installed via directional drilling and there will be intersection closures at the following locations to allow for water main installation:
- E. Farnum Avenue & N. Dorchester Avenue intersection
- E. Farnum Avenue & N. Kenwood Avenue intersection
Residents on Dorchester Avenue will still be able to enter/exit their block via Forest Avenue to the north and residents of Kenwood Avenue will be able to enter/exit via University Avenue or 11 Mile Road to the south.