City of Cedar Falls
Spring 2016 Volume 26 No. 4
Our citizens are our business
University Avenue Construction
IS UNDERWAY!
If you have traveled the University Avenue corridor you will have seen that the city has launched this project. Reconstruction includes removal and total replacement of the pavement, storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer, street lighting, and more. Added components are a recreational trail on the north side, sidewalks on the south side, bus pull offs and new shelters for bus stops, and landscaping. The reconstruction of the entire corridor is separated into three phases: • Phase 1: Grove Street to McClain Drive • Phase 2: McClain Drive to Midway Drive CONSTRUCTION PHASES • Phase 3: Main Street to Grove Street Phase 1: Grove St to McClain Dr It is anticipated to take three to four years to complete all phases.
Phase 2: McClain Dr to Midway Dr Phase 3: Main St to Grove St
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN 2016? Phase 1 has begun. K. Cunningham Construction Co. has been hired as the general contractor. Private utility relocations have already started (CenturyLink, MediaCom, etc.). Work began March 1, 2016 that includes water main replacement, pavement removals, and construction of a box culvert at Dry Run Creek north of the Boulder Drive intersection. Single lane closures on University Avenue should be expected during this time. As the project continues, the north side (westbound lanes) will be constructed first. Traffic will be shifted to the southern lanes during that time. After that, work will be on the south side (eastbound lanes), shifting traffic to the northern lanes.
TRAFFIC AND ACCESS Through traffic will be maintained during construction. All residences and businesses will continue to have access. There may be intermittent short-term periods where access is impacted while the contractor performs construction activities. Signs will help motorists know how to access businesses during construction. University Avenue will remain open throughout construction and all businesses will have access. Please support the businesses during construction!
COMMUNICATION
PHASE 1 BY THE NUMBERS 57,500 square yards of pavement 9,700 square yards of trails & sidewalks 12,000 feet of storm sewer pipe 140 storm sewer structures 8,000 feet of water main
Project information will be conveyed a variety of ways during construction: • Public Meetings • Weekly construction meetings with local businesses • Social media (Facebook and Twitter) Weekly updates will be shared via the project website and social media informing the public about the planned construction activities for that week. When the situation arises, daily updates will be provided if there is an unplanned lane closure, accident, or change in schedule. The redefined vision of the University Avenue corridor is taking its first steps towards becoming a reality. This is a significant project that will involve many steps FIND INFO AT to complete. Please be patient during construction, patronize businesses in this area, and stay abreast of construction updates during this transformation. Find us on Facebook: UniversityAvenue Twitter @CFUnivAveRecon
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