What’s New for Willow Road
For March 25 to April 5
At this week’s Willow Road coordination meeting with IDOT, we got our first “look ahead” schedule for the start of construction. The general contractor, Lorig Construction, will provide construction updates each week, and we will post outlines of their anticipated activities so that you can better plan ahead. Please stay tuned.
The work planned for the next two weeks includes:
Week of March 25 - The tree subcontractor, Homer Tree, plans to begin removing the trees scheduled to be taken out and replaced on the project. In addition, several of the utility companies will continue moving any of their facilities that conflict with the new roadway.
Week of March April 1 - Lorig Construction plans to begin to:
- Install the erosion control measures to ensure that silt and other debris is not washed away into adjacent properties or waterways.
- Close single lanes in the four-lane sections to facilitate work in the medians
- Removal of some of the existing curbs and gutters along the corridor
- Start grading and earth removal to allow for the installation of a temporary lane on the south side of the roadway
- Install the new water main in the area just west of the river and
- Install the temporary traffic signals.
Utility relocation will also continue through this week.
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