Project Nearly Completed. Final Blog Post

Work Performed

·         Paved asphalt surface layer

·         Pavement marking

·         Stamped and colored cross-walks

·         Street lights are operational

·         Installation of electrical outlets

·         Driveway Restorations

·         Installation of topsoil in planting beds

·         Installation of benches along project site.

·         Completed irrigation system installation.

Work to be performed to complete project:

·         Plant trees in planting beds

·         Landscape restoration with sod

·         Turn-On traffic signals at intersection of Glenview Road and Church Street, scheduled for November 9^th

·         Pour remaining concrete sidewalk once temporary traffic signals are removed.

·         Plant shrubs and perennial plantings, Spring of 2018

·         Miscellaneous clean-up and tasks to complete project.

The project is nearly completed and this will be the final blog post for the project. We hope you found the information to be helpful and insightful regarding the current status of the project and upcoming work.

The Village of Glenview will provide surveys in the coming weeks for you to complete regarding the construction work and notifications provided. Please take a few moments to complete this survey. The information will allow us to know what aspects of the project we are doing well at and which areas we need to improve upon in the future.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding throughout the construction project. We hope that you are happy with the improvements made.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Chris Gray, Village Project Manager, at 847-904-4325.

First Layer of Asphalt Paved. Landscaping to Begin

Work Performed, September 25^th to September 29^th

·         Performed asphalt pavement patching in areas of failed pavement.

·         Cleaned and prepped roadway for first layer of asphalt pavement

·         Excavated proposed planting beds to remove unsuitable materials prior to planting.

·         Installed electrical outlets and lighting

·         Installed first layer of asphalt pavement

Work Anticipated to be Performed, October 2^nd to October 6^th   

·         Adjust manholes to final grade after paving first layer of asphalt pavement

·         Add topsoil to planting beds

·         Plant trees in planting beds

·         Install electrical outlets

·         Perform traffic signal work

·         Continue with irrigation system work.

 

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

The contractor will perform manhole adjustments over the next week. As this process occurs, vehicles will need to maneuver around additional barrels and barricades to avoid hitting the raised manhole covers.

The contractor will begin planting trees as well next week. The contractor will only plant the trees during this construction season. The remaining shrubs and perennial plantings will be planted in the Spring of 2018 to provide a better chance of survival.

If all goes as planned, a majority of the construction will be completed around mid-October.

Pavement Milling Completed. Patching to be performed Next Week

Work Performed, September 18^th to September 22^nd  

·         Milled existing pavement along project site.

·         Installed temporary pavement marking to delineate lanes.

·         Completed water main repairs previously identified

·         Performed cleaning and sealing of stamped concrete.

·         Irrigation piping and nozzle installation.

Work Anticipated to be Performed, September 25^th to September 29^th  

·         Evaluate pavement for locations to be patched

·         Perform pavement patching at locations of failed pavement base

·         Continue cleaning and sealing stamped concrete

·         Excavation and installation of topsoil in planning beds

·         Begin installing plant material in beds.

Roadway work will continue along Glenview Road next week.  The contractor will perform patching of failed sections of roadway. Once the pavement patching is completed, the first layer of asphalt pavement will be completed.  It anticipated the first layer of asphalt pavement will be installed the week of October 2^nd.

Landscape restoration / installation of planting materials is also expected to begin next week.

Thanks again for all your patience as you dealt with the travel delays associated with the pavement milling process. Delays will continue as the work performed is primarily within the roadway. Please use caution and be patient.

Pavement Milling Next Week. Expect Travel Delays

Work Performed, September 11^th to September 15^th

·         Poured concrete sidewalk from River Drive to Church Street

·         Poured colored and stamped concrete sidewalk from River Drive to Church Street

·         Poured concrete driveways and sidewalks at public parking lot east of River Drive (next to Oil Lamp Theater). Access is now restored.

·         Lowering of manholes in preparation for pavement milling.

·         Continued with irrigation and street lighting installations along project site.

Work Anticipated to be Performed, September 18^th to September 22^nd

·         Milling existing pavement along Glenview Road from Harlem Avenue to Waukegan Road (Glenview Road and Harlem Avenue Project)

·         Perform patching of failed pavement sections as identified after milling.

·         Continue with installation of electrical and irrigation systems along project site.

·         Perform repairs to water main system identified during final testing.

On Monday and Tuesday next week, the contractor will be milling the existing pavement along Glenview Road from Harlem Avenue to Waukegan Road as part of the Harlem Avenue Improvement and the Glenview Road Improvements.  The work has been scheduled to be completed at the same time to reduce the length of travel delays. We do anticipate some travel delays along Glenview Road early next week while the work is on-going, please plan accordingly.

Concrete sidewalk work is nearly completed for the entire project with the exception of areas where the temporary traffic signal and light poles are in conflict.

We do anticipate the travel delays to be more significant during the roadway phase since the work will be performed primarily within the travel lanes in lieu of the sidewalks as performed previously. It is anticipated that the first layer of asphalt pavement will be installed the week of September 25^th.

Thanks for your understanding and patience as you deal with the travel delays associated with the roadway improvements.

Public Parking Lot at West Fork Green (Adjacent to Oil Lamp Theater) to be closed next week

Work Performed, September 5^th to September 8^th   

·         Work focused on the area between the railroad tracks and Pine Street on the south side of the road (adjacent to Glenview House)

o   Removed and poured concrete curb & gutter and sidewalk

o   Completed underground piping for irrigation and electrical systems.

o   Poured colored and stamped concrete sidewalk

o   Majority of work in this area is completed.

·         Poured colored and stamped concrete around Veteran’s Memorial at River Drive

·         Poured colored and stamped concrete in various medians.

·         Continued with installation of traffic signals and posts at Glenview Road and Church Street

·         Continued with irrigation and street lighting installations along project site.

Work Anticipated to be Performed, September 11^th to September 15^th   

·         Pour concrete sidewalk from River Drive to Church Street

·         Remove temporary stone and pour concrete driveways and sidewalks to public parking lot east of River Drive (next to Oil Lamp Theater)

·         Continue with installation of electrical and irrigation systems along project site.

·         Continue installation of new traffic signals at Church Street and Glenview Road.

·         Begin setting new light poles.

·         Complete abandonment of old water main that is no longer in service.

Next week, the concrete sidewalk and driveways for the public parking lot on the south side of Glenview Road east of River Drive (next to Oil Lamp Theater) will be poured. The parking lot will be closed starting on Monday (September 11^th) and re-open by Friday (September 15^th). Street parking along Glenview Road will be available during this time.

The concrete sidewalk improvements are nearly completed on the south side of Glenview Road. It is anticipated a majority of the concrete sidewalk, stamped and colored concrete sidewalk, and concrete curb & gutter replacements will be completed by the end of the next week for the entire project. The remaining concrete to be completed are those areas where the temporary street lights and temporary traffic signal poles are in conflict.

With the concrete work nearly completed, the project will be moving to the next phase, roadway resurfacing. It is anticipated roadway resurfacing will begin the week of September 18^th. Roadway resurfacing will include removing the top 2-inches of the existing asphalt pavement, performing repairs to the remaining pavement as needed, and installation of a new asphalt surface. Glenview Road will remain open during this construction; however, lanes will be reduced and flaggers will be present. We do expect significant travel delays, so please plan accordingly.

Thanks for your understanding and patience.

Sidewalk Construction on South Side of Glenview Road On-Going

Work Performed, August 28^th to September 1^st  

·         Poured concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings on the south side of Glenview Road from bridge to Waukegan Road

·         Poured colored and stamped concrete sidewalk from bridge to Waukegan Road

·         Poured concrete curb & gutter from River Drive to Church Street within pavement widening area.

·         Poured concrete within Veteran’s Memorial at River Drive

·         Continue with irrigation piping installation.

·         Continue with underground electrical conduit installation

·         Set posts and mast arms for new traffic signals at Church Street and Glenview Road

·         General site clean-up in preparation for Labor Day weekend.

Work Anticipated to be Performed, September 5^th to September 8^th  

·         No work planned over weekend or Monday, September 4^th in observance of Labor Day

·         Pour stamped and colored concrete at Veteran’s Memorial at River Drive

·         Pour concrete sidewalk from bridge to Church Street

·         Remove existing concrete sidewalk from railroad tracks to Pine Street (Near Glenview House)

·         Install underground conduits and piping near Glenview House

·         Begin pouring concrete sidewalk on south side of Glenview Road from railroad tracks to Pine Street (near Glenview House)

·         Continue with underground irrigation piping on south side of Glenview Road

·         Continue with underground electrical piping on south side of Glenview Road.

·         Continue installation of traffic signal posts and mast arms for new traffic signals at Church Street and Glenview Road.

Work is continuing to progress along the south side of Glenview Road. Next week the contractor will focus work in the area between the railroad tracks and Pine Street. It is anticipated a majority of work in this area will be completed prior the Oktoberfest event planned at The Glenview House in mid-September.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding as you live, work, and drive through the construction area.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!!!!

Work Continues on South Side of Glenview Road from Waukegan Road to Church Street

Work Performed, August 21^st to August 25^th 

• Removal of concrete sidewalk and curb & gutter on south side of Glenview Road from River Drive to Church Street
• Excavation for pavement widening from River Drive to Church Street
• Poured colored and stamped concrete sidewalk across bridge
• Poured standard concrete at Veteran’s Memorial near River Drive
• Installation of irrigation piping from Church Street to Waukegan Road
• Installation of underground electrical conduit from Waukegan Road to River Drive

Work Anticipated to be Performed, August 28^th to September 1^st

• Pour concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings on the south side of Glenview Road from River Drive to Waukegan Road
• Pour colored and stamped concrete sidewalk from River Drive to Waukegan Road
• Pour concrete curb & gutter from River Drive to Church Street within pavement widening area.
• Continue with irrigation piping installation.
• Continue with underground electrical conduit installation
• General site clean-up in preparation for Labor Day weekend.

Work has been focused on the south side of Glenview Road from Waukegan Road to Church Street. The majority of the standard concrete at the Veteran’s Memorial near River Drive will be completed prior to the end of the week. 

It is anticipated most of the concrete will be poured from Waukegan Road to River Drive prior to the Labor Day Weekend. After Labor Day Weekend, the contractor will focus on the pavement widening between River Drive and Chruch Street as well as the area west of the Mid-Town Square Development to the railroad tracks.  Once all the concrete curb & gutter and sidewalk is completed, the contractor will begin the roadway resurfacing phase of the project.

Tentatively, the Municipal parking lot next to the Oil Lamp Theater is scheduled to be closed starting Monday September 11^th for approximately 4 days. This will allow for residents and customers to park along the street within this block while the parking lot is closed.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding as we continue to work on the south side of Glenview Road.

 

Removals Started on SOUTH side of Glenview Road

Work Performed, August 11^th to August 18^th

·         Poured concrete driveways, standard sidewalk, stamped and colored concrete, and curb & gutter along the north side of Glenview Road from Church Street to Waukegan Road.

·         Filled and rough graded landscape areas and planting beds on north side of Glenview Road.

·         Sealing and finishing colored and stamped concrete on north side of Glenview Road

·         General clean-up on the north side of Glenview Road in preparation for start of school at OLPH

·         Completed asphalt patching of underground utility patches

·         Concrete curb & gutter replacement in center median at Glenview Road and Waukegan Road

·         Concrete sidewalk removal along the south side of Glenview Road from Waukegan Road to River Drive / Veteran’s Memorial.

·         Installed irrigation piping on south side of Glenview Road

Work Anticipated to be Performed, August 21^st to August 25^th

·         Complete sidewalk removal on south side of Glenview Road from Waukegan Road to River Drive / Veteran’s Memorial

·         Irrigation installation along south side of Glenview Road

·         Electrical underground conduit along south side of Glenview Road

·         Depending on work progress, begin pouring concrete sidewalk adjacent to buildings on south side of Glenview Road.

Work has focused on getting the north side of Glenview Road completed to the greatest extent possible prior to school starting at OLPH this week.

Work also started on the south side of Glenview Road. The existing sidewalk is anticipated to be removed from Waukegan Road to River Drive / Veteran’s Memorial by the middle of next week. A temporary stone walk-way has been established to allow access to the businesses on the south side while work is on-going.  Once the underground irrigation piping and electrical conduit is installed, the concrete sidewalk will be framed and poured.  We are hoping concrete pouring will begin near the end of next week.

The driveway entrances to the public parking lot adjacent to the bridge on the south side of Glenview Road have been removed and temporarily restored with gravel.  Both entrances are scheduled to be poured on Monday, August 28^th. The parking lot will be closed for approximately 4 days to allow for the concrete cure.  The work is intentionally scheduled for a Monday so the parking lot can be reopened prior to the weekend.  

Thanks again to all the business owners, residents, and pedestrians as construction continues in the area.

Concrete on North Side Nearly Complete. Work Shifts to South Side.

Work Performed, July 31^st to August 11^th  

·         Poured concrete driveways, standard sidewalk, stamped and colored concrete, and curb & gutter along the north side of Glenview Road from Pine Street to Waukegan Road.

·         Installation of underground conduit, and pole bases for street lighting

·         Installation of underground conduit, and pole bases for new traffic signals at Glenview Road & Church Street

·         Installed irrigation piping

·         Complete underground storm sewer improvements.

·         General clean-up on the north side of Glenview Road.

Work Anticipated to be Performed, August 11^th to August 18^th  

·         Complete a majority of the standard concrete sidewalk, colored and stamped concrete, and curb & gutter on the north side of Glenview Road from the railroad tracks to Waukegan Road

·         Complete underground conduit installation and light pole bases for new street lights on the north side of Glenview Road

·         Complete underground irrigation piping on the north side of Glenview Road

·         Perform general clean-up of landscape planting beds and rough grade areas to be sodded in the future.

·         Remove debris from storage areas on the north side of Glenview Road

·         Begin concrete sidewalk removals on the south side of Glenview Road from Waukegan Road to bridge.

·         Begin underground electrical installations on the south side of Glenview Road.

·         Begin underground irrigation piping on the south side of Glenview Road.

Work this week will focus on getting the north side of Glenview Road completed and cleaned-up prior to the start of school for OLPH.  The contractor will remove the debris and level the landscape areas to the greatest extent possible to provide a walk-way for the students. Some areas will not be 100% completed due to location of temporary signals and other work that will be performed later in the project.

The contractor is expected to begin work on the south side of Glenview Road this week as well. The contractor will focus on the area from Waukegan Road to the bridge.

Thank you to all the business owners and residents along the north side of Glenview Road as you dealt with the inconvenience of construction on-going in front of your business. We will do everything possible to minimize the inconveniences to those business owners and residents on the south side of Glenview Road as construction progresses.

Work on North Side of Glenview Road Continues

Work Performed, July 24^th to July 28^th

·         Pour sidewalk, driveway, and curb & gutter in front of OLPH parking lot (one entrance only)

·         Continued to pour standard concrete sidewalk on the north side of Glenview Road from Church Street to bridge

·         Remove and pour sidewalk, driveways, and curb & gutter as needed on east side of Pine Street (one entrance will remain open at all times)

·         Poured colored and stamped concrete on east side of Church Street.

·         Installed irrigation piping

·         Continued with electrical installation for new street lighting.

Work Anticipated to be Performed, July 31st to August 4th

·         Continue to remove and pour standard concrete on north side of Glenview Road from Pine Street to Waukegan Road

·         Pour colored and stamped concrete on north side of Glenview Road

·         Remove and pour remaining driveway, curb & gutter, and sidewalk on east side of Pine Street

·         Remove and pour sidewalk, driveway, and sidewalk at remaining OLPH driveway.

·         Continue with irrigation piping installation

·         Continue with electrical conduit installation for street lighting

The construction is currently progressing as expected throughout the project site.  We are anticipating the work on the north side of Glenview Road will be completed in the next few weeks prior to the start of school for OLPH.  Once the work on the north side of the street is completed, work on the south side will begin.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding.  Please remember, all businesses remain open during construction.

Concrete Sidewalk on North Side of Glenview Road Continues.

Work Performed, July 17^th to July 21^st  

·         Removed sidewalk on the north side of Glenview Road from Church Street to bridge

·         Poured standard concrete sidewalk on the north side of Glenview Road from Pine Street to Bridge

·         Installed irrigation piping

·         Install electrical conduit and began setting concrete posts for street lighting.

Work Anticipated to be Performed, July 24^th to July 28^th

·         Pour sidewalk, driveway, and curb & gutter in front of OLPH parking lot (one entrance only)

·         Continue to pour standard concrete sidewalk on the north side of Glenview Road from Church Street to bridge

·         Remove sidewalk, driveways, and curb & gutter as needed on east side of Pine Street

·         Pour sidewalk, driveways, and curb & gutter as needed on east side of Pine Street (one entrance will remain open at all times)

·         Complete storm sewer work

·         Remove and pour half the driveway near Jimmy John’s / Shoppers Row parking lot

·         Continue with irrigation piping installation

·         Continue with electrical conduit installation for street lighting

·         Pour concrete bases for street lights.

Thank you to all the business owners and patrons while accessing the businesses along Glenview Road during the construction.  The Village is committed to minimizing any inconvenience to the greatest extent possible.