Georgetown Charter Township - 48th Ave Transmission Main Phase 1

Van Buren Street Closure Update

Due to some unforeseen circumstances,  the Contractor has now delayed the closure of the Van Buren Street intersection on 48^th Avenue until first thing in the morning on Monday, September 16, 2024. This closure is a hard date and will not change from this point forward. As a reminder, please follow the below detour route for when Van Buren Street is closed.

Unity Christian: beginning before school on Monday, September 16, access to Unity Christian will only be able to be from the 48^th Avenue/Port Sheldon Street intersection (see the detour photo below). Unity will only be able to use the 48^th Avenue/Port Sheldon Street intersection for getting to/leaving Unity until late October 2024, when Dean’s anticipates completing construction for the year (and returning back again in late May 2024).

As a reminder, police officers will continue to be present to keep the construction site safe from traffic trying to use Van Buren Street and/or 48^th Avenue north of Van Buren Street and south of Unity Christian High School.

Progress Report:

The contractor placed pipe North of Barry Street to about 1,000 feet South of Van Buren Street. The contractor has also begun reconstructing the ditch and placing culverts under the appropriate driveways.

Upcoming Work:

The contractor will continue north towards Van Buren Street installing the new water main.

The contractor will close down the intersection of Van Buren Street and 48th Ave on Thursday, September 12, but if progress slows, it could be closed down on Friday, September 13 instead. The tentative plan will involve the following:

1. The intersection of Van Buren Street and 48th Ave will be closed to all traffic for approximately one day. As previously stated, this could take place either September 12 or 13.
   See Detour Map.
2. The section of 48th Ave that is south of Van Buren Street will be reopened once the contractor crosses the intersection.
3. The Section of 48th Ave between Van Buren Street and Port Sheldon Street will be closed to through traffic.
4. Unity Christian High School will only be able to be accessed from Port Sheldon Street once Van Buren Street is closed until Dean’s construction finishes for the year in late October. Access will no longer be possible from Van Buren Street (even when Van Buren Street is reopened after the crossing of Van Buren Street) due to construction of the transmission main south of Unity Christian.

In addition, while 48th Ave remains open to the residents and businesses that are on it, the road is closed to through traffic, and police officers are present to keep the construction site safe from unnecessary traffic.

Progress Report: Dean’s Excavating began work on August 26. The contractor placed the new 24” transmission main up to just north of Barry St.

Upcoming Work: The contractor will continue north towards Van Buren St installing the new water main.

Extra Notes: The contractor does not plan to reach or close Van Buren next week. Van Buren will likely remain open until the middle of the week of September 9 with at least one week notice for the closure. In addition, while 48th Ave remains open to the residents and businesses that are on it, the road is closed to through traffic, and police officers are present to keep the construction site safe from unnecessary traffic.

Construction is set to begin on Monday August 26, 2024 on Stage 1 of this project. Closures will include 48^th Ave between 200 feet south of Barry Street to south of Van Buren Street and Barry Street at 48^th Ave. Traffic on 48^th Ave will utilize Chicago Dr, 40^th Ave, and Van Buren Street. Eastbound Barry Street traffic must seek an alternate route. Drivers will be notified on 72nd Ave before Barry Street of the closure on 48^th Ave.

The Contractor will begin work on Stage 1 by accessing and tying into the existing 24-inch water transmission main 200 feet south of Barry Street. Work will then continue north towards Van Buren Street. Residents and UCHS will have access temporarily from Van Buren Street and Port Sheldon Street until the Contractor reaches Van Buren Street and closes it tentatively on September 19, 2024 (subject to change).

Construction is set to begin on Monday August 26, 2024 on Stage 1 of this project. Closures will include 48^th Ave between 200 feet south of Barry Street to south of Van Buren Street and Barry Street at 48^th Ave. Traffic on 48^th Ave will utilize Chicago Dr, 40^th Ave, and Van Buren Street. Eastbound Barry Street traffic must seek an alternate route. Drivers will be notified on 72nd Ave before Barry Street of the closure on 48^th Ave.

The Contractor will begin work on Stage 1 by accessing and tying into the existing 24-inch water transmission main 200 feet south of Barry Street. Work will then continue north towards Van Buren Street. Residents and UCHS will have access temporarily from Van Buren Street and Port Sheldon Street until the Contractor reaches Van Buren Street and closes it.

The Contractor is anticipated to begin Stage 2 and cross Van Buren Street on Thursday, September 19, 2024 (subject to change). Closures will include 48^th Ave between 200 feet south of Barry Street through Van Buren St, Barry Street at 48^th Ave, and Van Buren Street at 48^th Ave. Traffic on 48^th Ave will utilize Chicago Dr, 40^th Ave, and Port Sheldon Street. Eastbound Barry Street traffic must seek an alternate route. Drivers will be notified on 72^nd Ave before Barry Street of the closure on 48^th Ave. Westbound Van Buren Street traffic will utilize 40^th Ave, Port Sheldon Street, and 56^th Ave. Access to UCHS will only be from Port Sheldon Street.

Stage 3 will begin when Van Buren Street opens, and the Contractor will continue north towards Unity Christian. Closures will include 48^th Ave from north of Van Buren Street to the south drive of UCHS. Access to UCHS will only be from Port Sheldon Street. The south drive of UCHS will remain open until the anticipated closing date of Monday, September 30, 2024. At the end of Stage 3, the work area will be restored, and work will end for the winter.