MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026

Van Buren – Butternut to US-31

• Van Buren from Butternut to US-31 is closed.

• The first layer of asphalt has been paved from 140^th through to west of US-31
• The final layer of asphalt has been paved from 152^nd to 144^th.
• The restoration crew continues to rebuild ditches between 144^th and 136^th. West of 144^th has been seeded.

• There will be some excavation work this week near 140^th Avenue to locate and seal up an access point to the transmission main.

164^th – New Holland to Van Buren

• 164^th Ave is closed between New Holland and Van Buren.

• Transmission main installation continues. Approximately 3,000’ of TM has been installed in 164^th Avenue and approximately 2,000′ remains.
• Welding inside the pipe along 164^th Ave pipeline will begin this week.

Van Buren – US-31 to 96^th Avenue

• Van Buren from US-31 to 112^th Ave is closed.
• The Van Buren/120^th Avenue intersection was paved and re-opened over the weekend.

• Road building between 128^th and 124^th is mostly completed.
• Road building between 124^th and 120^th has begun.

• Transmission main installation has progressed to approximately 900′ east of 120^th Avenue and is continuing eastward.
• The tunneling operation beneath US-31 has been suspended for the time being.

New Holland – 104^th to 96^th & Easement

• Van Buren Street between 104^th and 96^th Avenue is closed.

• Work continued on pipe appurtenances adjacent to Van Buren Street and Barry Street.
• The transmission main has been filled and acceptance testing is underway.
• Restoration work within the SW of Blendon and Bosch & Hulst Drains is expected to begin this week.