City of Bedford, Indiana

STELLAR DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT

Construction is underway to update the streetscape in downtown Bedford.  Below is a list of activities that we anticipate happening over the next week.   A weekly update will be distributed during the remainder of the streetscape construction.  

NOTE: New work hours are Mon thru Fri 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.  No work on Saturdays.

Last week’s progress:

       15^th Street (West Half):

• Continued backfilling behind edge treatment walls and at Masonic Temple basement.
• TC Electric installed light pole foundations and ran wiring.

• Edge Treatment walls completed except for the Limestone Caps which will be installed after all sidewalk and steps are poured.
• Sidewalk pouring operations continued (85% complete).
• Pour the curb ramp at the southwest corner of 16^th Street and I Street.

• Duke Energy has been notified that they can begin installing new light pole foundation.  Installation date is to be determined pending Duke Energy schedule.
• Temporary Handrail in place until new handrail is on site and installed.

• Removals are complete.
• Fire Hydrant has been relocated.
• TC Electric installing foundations and pulling wire for Pedestrian signals.

What to expect August 13^th thru August 18^th:

• 15^th Street (West Half):

• Continue backfilling edge treatment walls.
• Begin setting grade and prep for sidewalk pours.  Contractor will first pour sidewalk along the building faces prior to constructing sidewalk and curb along the road.

• Finish pouring sidewalk, ramps and curb.
• Begin installing Limestone Caps on the Edge Treatment walls.

NOTE: Weather could affect some work activities and could cause delays.

Customer Access:

·         On the south side of 16^th Street from J Street to I Street:

o   Pedestrian access via the ramp at 16^th Street and J Street has been restored.

o   Some stairs remain closed for public safety, due to a lack of handrail.

o   Access to all business can be obtained via the new sidewalk in front of the Courthouse Annex or via 16^th Street and J Street.

·         On the north side of 15^th St from J Street to I Street:

o   Access to businesses on the east half of the block from I Street to the Masonic Temple can be obtained via new concrete sidewalk.  Access is obtained off of I Street.

o   Businesses west of the Masonic Temple can be accessed via individual walkways in front of the business.

Parking/Traffic:

·         There will be no parking on the east half of 16^th Street during construction of the east half of the block.

·         There will be no parking on the west half of 15^th Street during construction of the west half of the block.

·         Eastbound US 50 (16^th Street) and Westbound US 50 (15^th Street) – The right lane will be closed from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM - MONDAY thru SATURDAY during construction. 

·         For 16^th Street the lane closure configuration will start immediately west of J Street and continue through to the middle of the block between I Street and J Street. 

·         For 15^th Street the lane closure configuration will start immediately east of I Street and continue through to the middle of the block between I Street and J Street. 

 NOTE: (HANDRAIL STATUS)

·         Cost quotes have been finalized and all drawings have been approved.  Approval has been obtained to move forward with a change order to add decorative handrail to the contract.

 STELLAR LIMESTONE TRAIL CONNECTOR PROJECT

Construction is underway on the Limestone Connector, connecting the Milwaukee Trail at 10^th Street to the Downtown Streetscape & Courthouse Square via Lincoln Avenue/L Street, 14^th Street & 17^th Street.  Below is a list of activities that we anticipate happening over the next week.   A weekly update will be distributed during the remainder of the Limestone Trail construction.  

NOTE: Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Saturday.

Last week’s progress:

·         Finished pouring sidewalk/Trail and drive approaches on Lincoln Avenue from 13^th Street towards 14^th Street.

·         Began pouring curb and sidewalk/Trail on 17^th Street from J Street towards K Street.

·         Began installing sod and planter beds on Lincoln Avenue and L Street from 10^th Street to 13^th Street.

o   NOTE: Sod will be watered by contractor every day for 30 days excluding Sundays.  Sod was installed on 26 July 2018.  Please do not mow the newly placed sod for 30 days from the date of placement due to warranty obligation on the contractor for sod maintenance.

·         Finished placing asphalt on Lincoln Avenue and L Street from 10^th Street to 14^th Street as well as on 14^th Street from        K Street to L Street.

·         Began reconstructing Limestone Wall on Lincoln Avenue just south of 10^th Street.

·         Began removals along L Street from 14^th Street to L Street.

·         Set up lane closure on L Street from 16^th Street to 14^th Street.  Traffic configuration in said: Southbound Lane Closed, Northbound one way only is open.

·         Began installing post foundations for bike rail on Lincoln Avenue just south of 10^th Street.

What to expect the week of August 13^th thru August 18^th:    

·         Finish placing planter beds and dirt behind curbs on L Street from 13^th Street to 14^th Street.

·         Finish removal on L Street from 16^th Street to 14^th Street.

·         Begin installing new storm sewer on L Street starting at 16^th Street working towards 15^th Street.

·         Continue pouring sidewalk, curb and rives on 17^th Street from J Street towards K Street.

NOTE: Weather could affect and delay construction activities.

Customer Access:

·         The new sidewalk on the south side of 14^th Street is open to pedestrians.

·         The sidewalk on the north side of 17^th Street is closed from J Street to K Street. The contractor has maintained access to thru foot traffic along the south side of 17^th Street.

·         The sidewalk on the west side of Lincoln Avenue from 10^th Street to 14^th Street is closed.  Pedestrian access will be maintained via the sidewalk on the east side of Lincoln Avenue from 10^th Street to 14^th Street.

Parking/Traffic:

·         Lincoln Avenue and L Street is open to northbound and southbound traffic from the Round-a-bout to 14^th Street.

·         L Street from 14^th Street to 16^th Street will be one way north only for approx 45 days beginning 30 July 2018 (Monday).

·         17^th Street from J Street to K Street: The westbound lane is closed.  One way eastbound traffic only is open.

STELLAR FAÇADE RENOVATION PROJECT

Construction is underway for the Stellar Community Facades Renovation Project. Below is a list of activities we anticipate happening next week. A weekly update will be distributed during the remainder of the Façades Renovation construction project.

 Last Week’s Progress- August 2^nd thru August 9th:

     •  Finished EIFS at 1537 J Street

     •  Worked on clock at 1501 J Street

     •  Started scaffolding and EIFS at 1011 15^th Street

What to expect the week of August 10^th thru August 17^th

     •  Continue EIFS at 1011 15^th Street

     •  Finish break metal on 1016 16^th Street

     •  Start storefront doors at 1011 15^th Street

     •  Start tuck-pointing at 1509 J Street

     •  Start new entry at 1509 J Street

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