Monday, August 1, 2016

Construction Completed!!!

Work Completed Last Week, July 25th to July 29th  
·         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.

Monday, July 25, 2016

Asphalt Paving Completed. Landscape Restoration Being Scheduled.

Work Completed Last Week, July 18th to July 22nd 
·         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.

Friday, July 15, 2016

Asphalt Surface Paving Scheduled for Next Week

Work Completed Last Week, July 11th to July 15th
·         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 18th 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!!!!

Friday, July 1, 2016

General Site Clean-Up and Asphalt Patching Performed.

Work Completed Last Week, June 27th to July 1st  
·         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 4th to July 8th  
·         No work over the July 4th 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 11th.

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

Friday, June 24, 2016

First Layer of Asphalt Pavement Installed. Topsoil Installation to Begin

Work Completed Last Week, June 20th to June 24th  
·         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 27th to July 1st
·         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.

Friday, June 17, 2016

Roadway Improvements On-Going

Work Completed Last Week, June 13th to June 17th
·         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 18th

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, June 20th to June 24th
·         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 18th. 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.

Friday, June 10, 2016

Final Water Main Connection at Sunset Ridge Road Completed.

Work Completed Last Week, June 6th to June 10th  
·         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 13th 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 1st 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.

Friday, June 3, 2016

Waiting on Approval to Work at Sunset Ridge Road. Roadway Improvements to Begin

Work Completed Last Week, May 30th to June 3rd
·         No work completed on-site
·         Waiting for required approvals to make final connection along Sunset Ridge Road

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, June 6th to June 10th
·         Removing the existing asphalt surface in preparation for installing new asphalt surface
·         Excavation and base installation for roadway widening in a few areas.
·         Waiting on necessary approvals prior to making final water main connection at Sunset Ridge Road and Maple Lane

We have made continued attempts to receive the required approvals to complete the final water main connection at Maple Lane and Sunset Ridge Road. Please understand the Village is doing everything possible to get the project completed in a timely manner. We understand the frustration living within a construction zone with limited or no construction activity on-going.

Since the approvals are taking substantially longer than anticipated, the contractor will being the roadway improvement prior to getting the required approvals to make the connection at Sunset Ridge Road and Maple Lane.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding during these unforeseen delays.

Friday, May 27, 2016

Waiting on Approvals to Make Final Connection along Sunset Ridge Road

Work Completed Last Week, May 23rd to May 27th
·         No work completed on-site
·         Continuing to wait for AT&T to complete work on-site
·         Waiting for required approvals to make final connection along Sunset Ridge Road

 Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, May 30th to June 3rd
·         Waiting on necessary approvals prior to making final water main connection at Sunset Ridge Road and Maple Lane

We are continuing to wait for approvals to make the final water main connection along Sunset Ridge Road. Once the approvals are received, the remaining underground utility work will be scheduled as quickly as possible. Once the underground utilities are completed, the roadway rehabilitation and landscape restoration phases of the project will begin.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding.

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Monday, May 23, 2016

Majority of Underground Utility Improvements Completed

Work Completed Last Week, May 16th to May 20th  
·         Connection between existing water main and new water main at Maple Lane and Glen Oak Drive
·         Completed storm sewer installation
·         Completed storm sewer service installation
·         Completed water service replacements
·         Began abandoning old fire hydrants and valve vaults
·         AT&T continued with utility line relocation and replacement.
·         General site clean-up

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, May 23rd to May 27th  
·         Waiting on necessary approvals prior to making final water main connection at Sunset Ridge and Maple Lane
·         Perform walk-through with AT&T to ensure work is completed.

The underground utility work being performed under the Village of Glenview contract is nearly completed, with the exception of the final connection near Sunset Ridge and Maple Lane. Once the underground work and AT&T work is completed, the roadway rehabilitation and landscape restoration phases of the project will begin.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding.

Friday, May 13, 2016

AT&T Working On-Site


Work Completed Last Week, May 9th to 13th
·         Continued with water service replacements
·         AT&T on-site replacing and relocating utility lines

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, May 16th to May 20th  
·         Connection between existing water main and new water main at Maple Lane and Glen Oak Drive scheduled for Monday, May 16th
·         Abandon old valve vaults and fire hydrants.
·         AT&T contractor to complete utility line relocations and replacements

AT&T is continuing to relocated and install new utility lines along the project site. This work is anticipated to be completed near the middle to end of next week. Once AT&T has completed their work, the Village’s contractor will return to complete the remaining work.  

Thank you for your patience and understanding while AT&T completes their work.

 

Friday, May 6, 2016

AT&T to Begin Utility Line Replacement and Relocation.

Work Completed Last Week, May 2nd to May 6th  
·         Continued with storm sewer mainline installation
·         Continued with storm sewer service installations to individual homes
·         Grind-in-place asphalt
·         Sanitary sewer service replacements
·         Received required approvals to place new water main into service
·         Started water service replacements

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, May 9th to May 13th
·         Complete water service replacements
·         AT&T contractor on-site replacing and relocating utility lines

Water service replacements will continue, and hopefully be completed, along Maple Lane next week. 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 to 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.

AT&T is anticipated to be on-site next week beginning utility line replacement and relocation. It is anticipated this work will take approximately 2 weeks to complete. During this time, the contractor hired by the Village to construct the public improvements will not be on-site performing work. With the narrow roadways and limited space to work, it would not be advantageous to have both contractors working at the same time.  The Village will monitor the schedule and progress of the AT&T contractor. As soon as they are completed with their improvements, the Village improvements will begin again.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition between the AT&T work being completed and the Village project being placed on hold for the time being.

Friday, April 29, 2016

Storm Sewer to Continue. Water Service Replacements to Begin

Work Completed Last Week, April 25th to April 29th  
·         Open cut water main installation along Maple, Glen Oak, and Linden.
·         Made connection to existing water main at Glen Oak Drive and Linden Lane
·         Installation of valves and fire hydrants
·         Started storm sewer installation
·         Began performing required testing prior to placing water main into service

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, May 2nd to May 6th
·         Continue with storm sewer installation
·         Receive required approvals prior to placing the water main into service
·         Begin water service replacements

The majority of the water main installation is now completed. Once the required approvals are received, the contractor will begin replacing the water services to each individual home. It is anticipated water service replacement will begin Thursday of next week.

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 to 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.

 

Thank you for your patience and understanding as the construction process continues.

Monday, April 25, 2016

Water Main On-Going

Work Completed Last Week, April 18th to April 22nd
·         Layout of Right-of-Way Limits
·         Made connection to existing water main at Glen Oak Drive and Linden Lane
·         Directional drilling of water main along Maple Lane
·         Directional drilling of water main along Glen Oak Drive

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, April 25th to April 29th
·         Open cut water main installation
·         Installation of valves and fire hydrants
·         Begin required testing of new water main prior to placing into service.
·         Begin storm sewer installation.

Thank you for all your patience as the heavy construction as started. We understand the inconveniences you are experiencing with the water main shut-downs and the difficulty getting around your neighborhood with the large construction equipment. Please understand we will do everything possible to make these delays as minimal as possible.  

Friday, April 15, 2016

Prep Work for Water Main Installation to Begin

Work Completed Last Week, April 11th to April 15th
·         Resident Preconstruction Meeting conducted on Thursday, April 14th.
·         Construction lay-out of improvements
·         Internal televising of existing storm and sanitary sewer systems.

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, April 18th to 22nd
·         Layout of existing right-of-way limits
·         Exploratory excavation of existing utilities
·         Begin water main installation via directional drilling methods
·         Begin storm sewer installation

Friday, April 8, 2016

Resident Meeting: Thursday, April 14th at 6:00 PM, corner of Maple Lane & Glen Oak Drive

Work Anticipated to be complete Next week, April 11th to 15th
·         Resident Preconstruction Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 14th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held on-site at the intersection of Maple Lane and Glen Oak Drive.
·         No additional work is anticipated to be performed on-site.

Monday, April 4, 2016

Welcom to Maple Lane Improvements Construciton Blog!!!

Welcome to the Maple Lane Improvements Construction Blog!  Each week updates will be given regarding the construction progress from the following week, anticipated work to occur the upcoming week, and other information. Additional information will also be provided on a periodic basis via mailed or hand-delivered letters. These construction updates will typically provide more time-sensitive information or information regarding scheduled water main shut-downs that are needed to complete this project. Please be on the lookout for these updates in the mail or in your front door. This blog will be updated approximately once per week, usually on Friday’s throughout the construction project.
Work Completed Last Week:
·         Preconstruction Meeting with Contractor and Village staff
·         On-site coordination meetings with Village staff and contractor
 Work Anticipated to be complete Next week, April 4th to 8th:
·         Resident Preconstruction Meeting to be scheduled
·         Mobilization of equipment
·         Product deliveries
·         Stake-Out of work to be performed
·         Internal televising of existing sewers along project site