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DDC UPDATE

1/12/2021

 
We wanted to provide an update.  We expect work to start Wednesday morning, beginning at IS73 and going south towards Calamus on 70th Street.  

Some relevant details: 
  • We will be excavating the east side of the street 150 feet at a time, about 12 feet from the curb towards the middle of the street.  
  • Once the asphalt layer is removed, we will work to identify and fill any voids, while also compacting soil as we go.  
  • We will be using a backhoe with a vibrating hammer to compact the soil.  Vibration monitoring will continue during the work.
  • We will attempt to complete each 150-foot section by the end of the day, if not early the following day.  
  • Access to driveways on the east side of 70th will be blocked during the day when excavation is occurring in that section.  
  • Parking will be permitted overnight, but there will be no parking during the day on either side of the 150-foot section.
  • The west side of the roadway will be available each day for emergency vehicles.
  • Work is expected to take a total of 3 - 4 weeks, barring unforeseen conditions.  
  • Pauline will start going door to door tomorrow AM to alert the first section of homeowners.

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