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.