The project is nearing completion

The landscape contractor will be in shortly to plant the rain gardens and planting beds. The project is expected to be closed out within the next few months once all of the plants are accepted.

Progress on the Erie Street CDBG Project has been delayed due to the wrong color of pavers being sent, but today the permeable paver contractor has received the correct color of pavers and has started to work.

The sidewalks are being paved by Smith Contracting a subcontractor on the project and his crew is working diligently to install the sidewalks.

Work will start soon on the parking lot.

Hulstein Excavating, the prime contractor, is working to ensure completion of the project by mid-November.

Paver contractor beginning to lay the pavers

There has been a lot of paving that has been completed over the past week and a half!!  Godberson Smith will be finished on site this week with the road paving.

Next the permeable paver contractor will be on site beginning Wednesday September 7th and will begin to place the permeable pavers.  At the same time as the permeable pavers will be placed the sidewalks and parking lot will begin to be poured and back filling behind the curbs will occur.

The highway 7 lane shift has been removed and traffic can now flow freely there, but Erie Street and the intersections with 6th Street and 7th Street will remain closed for the time being.

Highway 7 lane shift has been removed

Paving Erie Street

Paving Erie Street

Highway 7 Lane Shift

The section of Highway 7 (Milwaukee Avenue) which intersects with Erie Street will be undergoing a lane shift beginning Friday, July 17th.  The street will remain open in both directions, as the traffic flow plan below details in full.  As always, direct any questions, concerns, or comments to City Hall.

Project Update 6/8/2016: Extended Road Closure

Construction work on the Erie Street project began Monday 6/6, and has been proceeding at a steady pace!  After pulling up the old street and moving out material, heavy construction equipment unfortunately caused a water main break.  City Officials are currently working with Bolton & Menk Engineers to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and make lasting improvements to the City's water infrastructure.

In order to efficiently resolve the water main break, the project will require slightly a extended construction area sooner than expected.  Starting tomorrow (6/9), the road closure will be extended into the Erie/6th Street intersection.

Click below for a few visual updates on the project! As always, feel free to contact City Hall with any questions or concerns.

Erie Street Project to Begin Construction

We are pleased to provide you with continued project details and updates for the upcoming work to be carried out on the reconstruction of Erie Street! The project is set to be completed in November, and is being undertaken by the engineering firm Bolton and Menk, Inc. Once finished, the project will consist of the following:

• 2,900 square yards of 7" pavement
• 2.700 cubic yards of Class 13 excavation
• 1,800 feet of 2.0' curb and gutter
• 675 feet of 8" water main
• 2,300 feet of storm sewer and subdrain
• 1,300 square yards of permeable interlocking pavers
• 7 rain gardens
• 46 stall parking lot
• Sidewalk and driveways as needed

Construction is expected to begin on Monday, June 6, 2016.  From this period on, the section of Erie Street between Milwaukee Avenue (Highway 7) and 6th Street will be closed to all traffic for the duration of construction. All homes and businesses will remain accessible via alleyways and arterial streets.

Click below to see a few pre-construction photos