AVON LAKE — Although summer has drawn to a close and autumn sets in, a familiar sight of summer is not quite yet going away, as orange barrel season will remain active throughout Avon Lake well into October. According to Avon Lake public works director Jonathan Liskovec, a concrete pavement reconstruction project and an asphalt pavement rehabilitation project will begin next week.
Work will begin on or after September 30, weather permitting, and is expected to conclude Friday. The purpose of this infrastructure project is to repair the concrete roadway along Stoney Brook, Brunswick Drive and Mariner Court as it has reached the end of its useful life. Drivers should expect traffic delays throughout the project work zone as the nature of the work performed will impact the entire roadway. Access to homes will be maintained by the contractor, Denes Concrete, throughout the project unless otherwise notified directly by the contractor.
The work consists of four specific phases, with staking and utility work commencing first. Staking and marking of utilities is a critical reference for a contractor, and residents are reminded to not remove any flags or staking during the project. Secondly, roadway removal will begin. This phase includes minor utility repairs, curb replacement and roadway replacement.
Third will be utility work, and repairs to catch basins and sewers as needed. There will be adjustments to aprons and crosswalk ramps as required by plan, replacement of any pre-existing curbs, and installation of under drains.
Last will be the actual roadway restoration. Compacted aggregate will be installed to create structural support for the new concrete roadway. This phase will involve restoration of any disturbed areas, and all areas disturbed by construction will be regraded and seeded.
Due to the nature of the work, there may be increased levels of dust, mud and concrete slurry near the work site. The contractor is required to manage these impacts. Local officials advise drivers to drive slowly and use extra caution while driving, as the contractor cannot be responsible for damage to vehicles.
Garbage service will be maintained during construction. Residents are asked to please leave collection items at the end of their driveway on normally scheduled days by 6 a.m. or the evening prior. The contractor will coordinate with the trash hauler to facilitate collection of all items, which may include relocation of carts. Residents are also reminded to not place collection items in the work zone.
A project inspector will be on site during work hours if you have any problems. After work hours, please call the contractor Denes Concrete Inc., at (440) 647-5275 or the Police non-emergency number (440) 933-4567 to report any issues with the project and they will contact the proper personnel for follow-up.
“The street reconstruction will cause temporary inconvenience and delays because of the nature of the work,” Liskovec explained. “We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this important infrastructure improvement project and will attempt to minimize the inconvenience.”
The second project will impact Vineyard Road from Division Road to Electric Boulevard, then from Duff Drive to the east of Ashwood Drive. The contractor is D.L. Smith Concrete. Work will also begin Monday, September 30 and run through Friday evening, weather permitted.
The purpose of this infrastructure project is to rehabilitate the asphalt roadway as it has also reached the end of its useful life. And, drivers should also expect traffic delays throughout the project work zone as the nature of the work performed will impact the entire roadway.
Tack coat will be placed prior to installation of each layer of asphalt. Travel over the tack coat will not be permitted once applied. Driving through the tack coast may result in damages to a vehicle as the material is difficult to remove.
Next, hot mix asphalt will be placed on the roadway in two steps, a base course, and a surface course. Travel over freshly installed asphalt will not be allowed until compaction is complete. Asphalt is installed at extremely hot temperatures, in excess of 300 degrees F, so use caution when walking and prevent pets from contacting until fully cooled.
All pavement joints, structures, and curbs will be sealed with hot asphalt liquid sealant. A detacking agent is applied to prevent tracking. This is being done to extend the life of the pavement. The Contractor will also restore any disturbed or damaged lawn areas.
A project inspector will be on site during work hours if residents experience any problems. After work hours, call the contractor D.L. Smith Concrete LLC, at (419)706-7645 or the Police non-emergency number (440) 933-4567 to report any issues with the project and they will contact the proper personnel for follow-up.
General questions or concerns should be directed to the City of Avon Lake Public Works Department at (440) 930-4101.
