July 2, 2024 update
Project is on schedule to have South Seventh open to traffic before school starts next fall.
Here is an update for each street:
South Seventh:
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Past: Water main is 100% complete. All the services are transferred over to the new main and the old main is disconnected and abandoned. The east side sidewalk was removed.
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Present: This week the storm water detention system was installed along with all the new catch basins. This will be complete by Monday.
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Future: Next week, road grading and concrete removals will begin. The road will be cut down (one lane at a time) and checked to see if the native soil (subgrade) is strong enough to handle the road. If it is not, the “bad" soils will be cut out and backfilled with stone to provide a stable subgrade. When the subgrade is accepted, aggregate base will be placed on top. This will be a very solid surface to drive on! Any part of the road that is cut will be backfilled by the end of the day. The entire road will be graded and based by the end of the week.
Driveway approaches on South Seventh will be removed next week as well. These will be graded and left with aggregate base. You will still have access to your driveway next week. The width of the new driveways will match the width of the existing driveway to remain. One entrance to the school will be left open at all times.
The concrete driveways, sidewalk, approaches, and curb will be poured starting Monday, July 15. Once this is started, it will be about 10 days until the driveway can be driven on. You will get a notification from the contractor with more specific dates closer to the pour date. Please park on a side street during the day during this time; parking will still be permitted on the road overnight. If you need special accommodations, please let me know and we will work with you.
Pedestrian traffic will be always maintained on at least one side of the road. The sidewalks will be prepped and poured to accommodate this.
South Greenview:
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Past: The water main trench asphalt was milled. Curb removals were marked and cut.
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Present: No active work this week.
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Future: Water main installation will start on Tuesday, July 9. Curb and driveway approaches along the trench will be removed as needed. The water main will be complete in about 1 week; then it will be disinfected and tested for about 1 week. After it passes the tests, it will be connected to the adjacent main and the services will be transferred to the new main. Other than the short disruption to tie the service lead from the old main to the new main (about an hour) there are no planned water shutdowns for South Greenview.
North Greenview:
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Past: The water main is installed in two sections. The section between Scio Church and Normandy is tied into the Scio Church water main.
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Present: The section between Normandy and Stadium is currently being tested.
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Future: If the test passes, it will be connected to the adjacent mains on the north and south near the end of next week. Service transfers will begin the day after that and last about 10 days – approximately July 12 through July 24. The water main will be connected to the side streets after that. Water service disruption is planned to be minimal. You will get notified at least the day before of any planned main shutdowns.
After the water main work is complete, the storm sewer work will begin. This is the large diameter pipe that is stored on site. There are two systems, one south of Barnard and one north of Normandy. These two systems are going on the opposite side of the road as the water main. The curb drains will be connected to the storm water system and will not be affected.
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General construction Information
- Normal work hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
- The project limits span the entire road right-of-way, roughly back of sidewalk to back of sidewalk across the street. While this entire area is not planned to be disturbed, it is suggested to remove any sentimental plants or ornaments you do not want damaged. The areas will be restored will topsoil and grass seed when the project is complete.
- Curbside trash, recycling and compost collection; water, sanitary, and storm service; emergency vehicle access; and mail delivery will be maintained throughout the project.
- Trees will be marked prior to removal.
- Construction unavoidably generates dust and noise, as well as inconveniences. We appreciate your patience and cooperation throughout the project.
Traffic, parking, and access
- Access from Scio Church Road to Lawton Elementary will be maintained via South Greenview Drive to South Seventh Street until school is out of session.
- South Greenview Drive and South Seventh Street will be closed to through-traffic when school is out of session.
- North Greenview will be closed to through-traffic and will have side streets completely closed to limit traffic in the construction zone for the duration of work.
- On-street parking will be restricted where posted to overnight only; 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Streets will be closed to through-traffic during construction. Residential and school access will be maintained but may include delays during working hours.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained with sidewalk closures posted as necessary.
- Detours will be posted throughout construction.
- Trenches will be filled in after each workday and left with a drivable surface.
- During the pavement construction (towards the end of the project), there will be unavoidable disruptions to street and driveway access; properties will be notified of the expected time and duration. Depending on the ambient temperature, concrete can take 2-3 days to cure, and asphalt takes several hours to cool.
- Relocation and the addition of new fire hydrants may change or eliminate some on-street parking along the streets.
- Use onsite contacts for accessibility issues.
Driveways
- Access to driveways will be maintained except for brief periods. The contractor is expected to provide appropriate notification.
- If a driveway approach (area between the sidewalk and the curb) is removed as part of the Project, it will be replaced to match the width of the existing driveway adjacent to the back of the sidewalk.
Water service
Water service will generally be maintained during construction with few exceptions:
- A planned water service interruption (6-8 hours during the day) when the new water mains are tied into the existing mains. Orange door-hanger notifications will be distributed at least 24-hours in advance.
- A brief water service interruption (approx. 30 minutes) when a water service is transferred to the new main. In person notification (knock on the door or ring the doorbell) will occur immediately prior to the brief interruption.
- Water main breaks can happen during construction, these are not planned therefore notifications are not possible. The breaks will be repaired, and water service will be restored as soon as possible.
- Due to the need to open and close water main valves in the vicinity, it is normal for some sediment to be disturbed. As a result, you may observe water that appears cloudy or rusty. While undesirable, the sediment is not harmful, and can be cleared by running cold water for several minutes. It is recommended that you run water from a basement faucet, or the faucet closest to the water meter.
Orangeburg sanitary laterals
If you have any a history of sanitary problems, please take this opportunity to investigate with a licensed plumber if the sanitary lateral (pipe which goes from the home to the City Sewer) needs to be replaced. Doing this now will save you money on pavement restoration and avoid a patch in the new roadway.
Project Scope
Water Main Replacement
The existing water mains on Greenview Drive and South Seventh Street are undersized and have reported water quality issues. This project will install a new 8-inch water main on Greenview Drive and new 12-inch water main on South Seventh Street and replace/relocate fire hydrants to increase fire suppression coverage.
Stormwater Improvements
A new stormwater conveyance system, including underground storage, will be installed on North Greenview Drive and South Seventh Street to improve drainage and help mitigate flooding on the road and downstream of the Allen Creek and Upper Mallets creek sheds.
All Ages and Abilities Route
North Greenview Drive and South Seventh Street are All Ages and Abilities routes, as identified in the city's Vision Zero Transportation Plan. Both streets are being narrowed to match surrounding neighborhood streets and to increase bicycle comfort and visibility.
South Seventh Street
The east curb will be moved west to narrow the street An extra wide sidewalk will be installed in the east green space to match surrounding sidewalks. The west sidewalk in front of Lawton Elementary will also be widened. The bump out at Greenview Drive will be removed. The island at Scio Church Road will remain.
North Greenview Drive
Both curb lines will be moved toward the center of the road to narrow the road. Bump outs will be installed at all intersections. The Avondale intersection will be reconfigured to be a standard perpendicular intersection to help slow traffic.
Road Resurfacing
The road will be resurfaced within the project limits. Some existing curb, sidewalk, and ramps will be replaced for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
Funding Sources
Drinking Water Funds, Storm Utility Funds, and City Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Millage will fund this project.
