Construction Completed!!!

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

·         Asphalt driveway restoration

·         Sod installation

Work Remaining to be completed

·         Additional planting to be installed

·         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 Maple Lane and Glen Oak Drive 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, James Tigue, at 847-904-4334.

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 

·         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

·         Paving final surface of asphalt pavement

Work Remaining to be completed

·         Asphalt driveway restoration

·         Sod installation, weather dependent

·         Additional planting to be installed

Now that the final layer of asphalt surface has been paved, the remaining items can be completed. The most significant items remaining to complete are sod and asphalt driveway restorations. These two item were not completed prior to asphalt surface paving in order to match the final asphalt surface.

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 to be landscaped

·         Installation and grading of topsoil

·         Tree replacement on Glen Oak

·         Adjusting structures to final grade

·         Performed final testing for underground utility improvements

·         Performed internal televising of sewers

·         Performed walk-through with Village staff to find any items that needed additional work

·         Made minor repairs at locations identified by Village staff

·         General site clean-up

 

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, July 18^th to July 22nd

·         Asphalt surfacing paving

·         Asphalt driveway restoration

·         Sod installation, weather dependent

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. Following the asphalt surface paving, the landscape restoration with sod and asphalt driveway restorations will be completed. The reason these final restorations will be completed following the asphalt paving is so the final grades will match the newly paved surface.

The contractor has completed the installation and grading of topsoil in those areas disturbed during construction. The timing of the sod installation is still being discussed. Due to the hot weather and lack of rain the past few weeks, this is not the optimum time for sod. If installation is delayed to a time with more favorable growing conditions, we will keep you posted regarding when the sod installation will occur. Our goal is to ensure a healthy stand of grass is established.

Thanks again for all your patience and the end of the project is near!!!!

General Site Clean-Up and Asphalt Patching Performed.

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

·         Limited work completed on-site

·         Internal televising of storm sewer and sanitary sewer

·         Patching of roadway at Sunset Ridge Road and Maple Lane

·         General site clean-up

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

·         No work over the July 4^th Holiday

·         Installation and final grading of topsoil

The contractor is scheduled to begin grading and installing topsoil next week.

The sod installation and asphalt driveway restorations will be performed following the paving of the final asphalt surface. Currently the asphalt surface paving is scheduled of the week of July 11^th.

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

First Layer of Asphalt Pavement Installed. Topsoil Installation to Begin

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

·         Paved first layer of asphalt pavement

·         Rough grading of landscape areas disturbed by construction

·         Adjust manholes to final elevations

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

·         Perform final testing of new water main

·         Internal televising of storm sewer and sanitary sewer

·         Installation and final grading of topsoil

The first layer of asphalt pavement was installed last Saturday. This was a major milestone by providing a smooth surface to drive on and greatly reducing the amount of dust along the project site.

The contractor started performing the rough grading and removing excess material from the job site this week. Next week the contractor anticipates installing and grading topsoil. Sod restoration will be completed following paving of asphalt surface.

Thank you again for all your patience and understanding as you traveled along a gravel roadway and dealt with the dust over the past several months of construction. The asphalt pavement was hopefully a welcome improvement for all the residents along the street and within the neighborhood.

Roadway Improvements On-Going

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

·         Roadway excavation

·         Widening of pavement around various corners to allow for easier turning movements

·         Removal of existing roadway surface in preparation for new asphalt pavement

·         Grading of existing base materials in preparation for new asphalt pavement

·         Performing base repairs in areas where the existing materials were unsuitable.

·         Repair existing water main along Sunset Ridge Road that was identified during water main connection.

·         Paving of the first layer of asphalt pavement scheduled for Saturday, June 18^th

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

·         Perform final testing of new water main

·         Internal televising of storm sewer and sanitary sewer

·         Grading of existing landscape

·         Installation and final grading of topsoil

·         Sod installation in areas disturbed during construction

The first layer of asphalt pavement is scheduled to be installed on Saturday, June 18^th. This will be a major project milestone as a smooth driving surface will be re-established. Once the first layer of asphalt is installed, the contractor will complete the final inspections and tests for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main.

The contractor is also anticipating to begin the landscape restoration later next week. As the landscape restoration is completed, the project will be closer to being finalized and your landscape areas will begin to look the way they did prior to the construction project.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding through the construction progress. Hopefully with the upcoming asphalt pavement installation and landscape restoration, you will begin to see what the final project will look like.

Final Water Main Connection at Sunset Ridge Road Completed.

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

·         Received required approvals to make connection to existing water main along Maple Lane at Sunset Ridge Road

·         Make connection to existing water main at Maple Lane and Sunset Ridge Road.

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

·         Roadway excavation were required

·         Widening of pavement around various corners to allow for easier turning movements.

·         Removal of existing roadway surface in preparation for new asphalt pavement

·         Grading existing base materials in preparation for new asphalt pavement

·         Paving 1^st layer of asphalt pavement.

The required approvals to make the final connection were finally received this week. The contractor began scheduling the final water main connection as soon as the approvals were received. The final water main connection was completed on Friday.

The underground utility improvements are now completed with the exception of a few minor items that need to be addressed.

Next week the contractor will begin the roadway improvement phase of the project. It is anticipated the first layer of asphalt pavement will be installed either later in the week or early the following week. Once the asphalt pavement is installed, a major project milestone will be reached. This will greatly reduce the amount of dust along the project site and provide a smooth driving surface.

During the roadway improvement phase of the project, travelling along Glen Oak Drive and Maple Lane will be increasingly more difficult due to the number of large pieces of equipment along the roadway. Please use caution or alternates routes if possible.

Thank you again for all your patience due to the extended foreseen delay waiting of approval to make the final water main connection along Sunset Ridge Road. Your patience and understanding has been greatly appreciated. The Village and contractor will do everything possible to get the project completed as quickly as possible moving forward.