Progress Report: Dean’s has crossed Van Buren Street and continues to install transmission main north of the intersection of 48th Ave and Van Buren St. In addition, Dean’s has continued work placing culverts under driveways south of Van Buren Street and has begun restoration work to prepare for reseeding. Today the contractor also began repaving the portions of Van Buren St and the driveways that were removed so that they can be reopened.
Upcoming Work:
The contractor hopes to open Van Buren Street and 48th Avenue south of Van Buren Street by Tuesday, September 24 (weather dependent, see Stage 3 detour below). 48th Avenue will then remain closed to all traffic from UCHS’s south driveway to north of Van Buren Street. The contractor will continue installing transmission main to the north. Testing of a portion of the transmission main will take place next week.
Unity Christian: Access to Unity Christian will remain only from the 48th Ave/Port Sheldon intersection (see detour photo below) 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 ensure safe and effective working conditions for the construction crew and stop drivers from using 48th Ave between UCHS and Van Buren Street.
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