Work Completed!!!

Work Completed

·         Paved surface layer of asphalt pavement

·         Performed walk-through of site to determine any additional areas that needed repair

·         Performed minor repairs identified.

The contractor will continue to monitor the sod to ensure a healthy stand of grass is established.

The major construction work is now completed for the project.

This will be the last Blog Post of the project. We hope that you found the information provided informative and useful. If you have any additional concerns or questions, please contact the Village Project Manager, Chris Gray, at 847-904-435.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding during the construction project.

Final Surface Paving Scheduled

Work Completed Last Week, October 10^th to 14^th  

·         Completed Landscape restoration along Ronald Road and Glendale Road

·         Completed roadway repair near Greenwood Road

·         Performed walk-through with Village, contractor, and engineer

·         Performed minor repairs to improvements that were noted during walk-through with Village, contractor, and engineer

·         Repaired curb & gutter that was identified during walk through with Village, contractor, and engineer

·         Performed televising of newly installed underground utilities

·         Performed repairs identified during internal televising

Work Anticipated to be completed This week, October 17^th to 21^st

·         Complete all repairs identified.

·         Pave surface layer of asphalt pavement

Following all repairs identified being made, the final layer of asphalt surface will be installed. It is anticipated this work will be completed next week or early the week of October 24^th.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding during the construction process. Hopefully you are beginning to see the of the project and satisfied with the end result.  

Landscape Restoration nearly Completed

Work Completed Last Week, September 26^th to 30^th   

·         Landscape restoration along Ronald Road and Glendale Road

·         Final testing of underground utilities

·         Adjusting structures to final grade

·         Asphalt driveway restorations

·         Paved first layer of asphalt pavement along Glendale Road

·         Removed and replaced section of roadway that rutted near Greenwood Road

·         Made minor repairs to underground utility improvements 

Work Anticipated to be completed This week, October 3^rd to 7^th  

·         Complete sod restoration along project site.

·         Complete repair of roadway that rutted near Greenwood Road

·         Complete minor repairs to underground utility improvements

·         Perform final walk-through with Village, contractor, and engineer.

·         Pave surface layer of asphalt pavement

The project is nearing completion.  The first layer of asphalt has been installed along the entire project site. Landscape restoration with new topsoil and sod is nearly completed.

The contractor is continuing to make some minor repairs and adjustments to the underground utility improvements.  Once all repairs are made, a final walk-through will be performed with Village staff, the contractor, and engineering staff to ensure all repairs are completed. 

Following all repairs identified being made, the final layer of asphalt surface will be installed. It is anticipated this work will be completed in the next 1 to 2 weeks.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding during the construction process. Hopefully you are beginning to see the end of the project and are satisfied with the end result.  

Underground Utilities Completed. Concrete Work Completed. Roadway Improvements Continue

Work Completed Last Week, September 12^th to 16^th  

·         Completed water service replacements along Glendale Road

·         Made final connections between new and existing water mains along Glendale Road

o   Water main work completed for entire project

·         Poured concrete curb & gutter and driveways along Glendale Road

o   Concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacements completed for entire project

·         Abandoned fire hydrants and valves from old system

·         Completed minor storm sewer repairs.

·         Adjusted utility structures around jobsite

·         Testing of underground utility improvements along Ronald Road

·         Graded Glenadale Road in preparation for paving 1^st layer of asphalt

Work Anticipated to be completed This week, September 19^th to 23^rd  

·         Continue with abandonment of fire hydrants and valves from old system along project site

·         Continue to perform final testing of underground utilities

·         Continue with utility structure adjustments along entire project site

·         Fine grading of previously installed topsoil along Ronald Road

·         Sod installation along Ronald Road

·         Installation and rough grading of topsoil along Glendale Road

·         Complete fine grading of Glendale Road

·         Pave first layer of asphalt pavement along Glendale Road, scheduled for Friday, September 23^rd.

The majority of underground utility improvements are now completed for the entire project. The remaining work includes performing final testing, making minor repairs as needed, and adjusting the structure frames to the final elevations.

The majority of the concrete curb & gutter and driveway work is also completed along the project site. A walk-through will be performed to identify any defects, but any repairs should be minor.  Asphalt driveway restorations are scheduled in the next few weeks as the first layer of asphalt pavement along Glendale Road is paved.

The contractor will focus on getting the roadway graded for paving of the first layer of asphalt pavement along Glendale Road. As with the Ronald Road paving, this will be a significant project milestone that will allow for a smooth driving surface and greatly reduce the amount of dust on the project site.

The contractor is also anticipating to perform landscape restorations by fine grading topsoil and installing sod along Ronald Road and topsoil installation along Glendale Road.

Water Improvements to be Completed. Concrete Work along Glendale Road On-Going

Work Completed Last Week, August 29^th to September 2^nd

·         Started water service replacements along Glendale Road

·         Excavated for concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacement along north side of Glendale Road

·         Installed and rough graded topsoil along Ronald Road behind previously installed concrete curb & gutter and driveways.

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

Work Anticipated to be completed This week, September 5^th to September 9^th

·         Complete water service replacements along Glendale Road

·         Make final connection between existing water main and new water main near Glendale Road and Warren Road

·         Abandon old fire hydrants and valves from old water system

·         Excavate and form concrete curb & gutter and driveways on south side of Glendale Road and cul-de-sac

·         Pour concrete curb & gutter and driveways on south side of Glendale Road and cul-de-sac

The contractor will complete water service replacements along Glendale Road this 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 2-3 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.

The final connection between the old water main and the new water main is also schedule this week. In order to make this connection, the water will need to be turned off. The Village of Glenview Water Department will notify those residents affected by the shut-down the day prior to the work occurring.

Once the water services are completed and the final connection is made, the underground utility portion of the project will be completed. The contractor will also begin abandoning the old water system by removing the old fire hydrants and water valves along the project.

The contractor has also started preparing for concrete curb & gutter replacement on the north side of Glendale Road. It is anticipated the concrete curb & gutter and driveways on the north side of Glendale Road will be completed by the end of the week.

The contractor will then begin excavating and framing for the curb & gutter on the south side of Glendale Road and cul-de-sac. The concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacement on the south side of Glendale Road, including the cul-de-sac, will be started this week and should be completed early next week.

1st Layer of Asphalt Installed on Ronald Road. Water Services and Curb and Gutter Replacement to Begin on Glendale Road

Work Completed Last Week, August 22^nd to 26^th 

·         Completed grading of aggregate base course in preparation for paving first lift of asphalt pavement along Ronald Road

·         Received necessary approvals to place the new water main along Glendale Road from Ronald Road to Warren Road into service.

·         Rough landscape grading and topsoil installation along Ronald Road behind previously installed curb & gutter

·         Installed first layer of asphalt pavement along Ronald Road

Work Anticipated to be completed This week, August 29^th to September 2^nd

·         Water service replacements along Glendale Road

·         Excavating for concrete curb & gutter replacement along north side of Glendale Road

·         Depending on work progress, frame and pour concrete curb & gutter on north side of Glendale Road

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

The contractor will begin water service replacements along Glendale Road this 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 2-3 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.

The contractor is anticipating to begin concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacements along the north side of Glendale Road this week. Depending on work progress, the contractor may frame and pour the concrete as well. During the excavation process, residents will have access to their driveways at the end of each working day. Once the forming is completed and concrete is poured, driveway access will be restricted for approximately 5 days. Residents will be notified regarding timing of driveway restrictions via a letter on your door.

Asphalt Paving along Ronald Road Scheduled. Water Services along Glendale Road to Begin.

Work Completed Last Week, August 15^th to 19^th

·         Completed roadway excavation along Ronald Road

·         Completed concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacements along Ronald Road

·         Grading of aggregate base course in preparation for paving 1^st layer of asphalt pavement along Ronald Road

·         Performed required testing of newly installed water main along Glendale Road from Ronald Road to Warren Road.

Work Anticipated to be completed This week, August 22^nd to 26^th

·         Complete grading of aggregate base course in preparation for asphalt paving

·         Install first layers of asphalt pavement along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road

·         Receive necessary approvals to place the new water main into service along Glendale Road from Ronald Road to Warren Road.

·         Begin water service replacements along Glendale Road.

The contractor will begin water service replacements along Glendale Road this 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 2-3 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.

The first layer of asphalt pavement along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road is scheduled to be paved this week.  This will be a major project milestone for this section of the roadway. Once the first layer of asphalt is paved, a smooth driving surface will be provided and the amount of dust will be greatly reduced in this area.

Thank you again for all your patience and understanding during the project.