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Landscape Restoration On-Going. Construction to begin week of May 11th

Work Completed Last Week:

·         Landscape restoration of Phase I Improvements

 Work Anticipated This Week:

·         Complete landscape restoration of Phase I Improvements.

The contractor is anticipating to begin mobilizing equipment and performing preparatory work for the Phase II Improvements during the week of May 4^th. Phase II underground utility construction is anticipated to begin the week of May 11^th.

Phase I Landscaping Being Completed. ComEd and Nicor Improvements Nearly Complete

Perez Landscaping is on-site performing the remaining landscape restoration that could not be completed last year.  The contractor will install sod in locations not previously done and make any repairs to damaged sod due to the utility improvements completed.

The ComEd Electric and Nicor Gas utility improvements are nearing completion. They are currently expecting to be completed with their improvements in the first part of May.

ComEd improvements are completed with the exception of a few connections between the existing and new systems throughout the neighborhood. 

Nicor Gas mainline and service improvements are also completed. The only remaining work associated with the Nicor Gas improvements is transferring from the old to the new services lines at each individual home. Notifications have been provided to each resident instructing you to contact Nicor directly to schedule a time for these connections.  If you have not received a notification or have not scheduled an appointment, please do so at your earliest convenience.  Please contact Russ Jensen with the Village of Glenview at 847-904-4418 or rjensen@glenview.il.us if you have any questions or need contact information for Nicor Gas.

The general contractor, DiMeo Brothers, is anticipated to begin early to mid-May, depending on availability and completion of the ComEd and Nicor work. The contractor’s work will include installation of new water main, storm sewer, sanitary sewer services, and roadway reconstruction. Additional information regarding exact start dates will be provided in the near future as schedules are finalized.

Construction Coming to an End.

The last few weeks the contractor has been trying to get as much of the project completed as possible prior to the construction season ending. The cold weather we experienced over the past few weeks came a little sooner than expected. Nonetheless, all the work anticipated to be completed was done.

The concrete curb & gutter and first layer of asphalt pavement was completed on Westview Road from the cul-de-sac to Glenarye Drive prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The asphalt pavement surface layer was installed on Central Road, Glendale Drive, and Westview Road. A temporary asphalt surface layer was installed along Glenayre Drive at Glenview. The restoration of asphalt driveways was also completed.

Other work completed through the week included landscape grading and installation of topsoil, pouring benches in manholes, installing chimney seals in manholes, removing debris from catch basins and inlets, adjusting fire hydrant elevations, general site clean-up, and removing equipment from job site. The contractor also installed a strip of erosion control blanket approximately 3 feet wide adjacent to the concrete curb & gutter where the sod will not be installed this year. This is be prevent washout of the topsoil on the roadway. The concrete contractor also applied a protective coating on the concrete curb & gutter, driveways, and sidewalks.

Anticipated work to be completed this construction season includes the following:

·         Internal Televising of storm and sanitary sewers.

·         Re-Install street signs.

·         Pavement markings.

·         Site clean-up. 

Work to be completed in Spring of 2015 (As part of Phase I Improvements):

·         Reconstruction of Glenayre Drive from Glenview Road to Westview Road including concrete curb & gutter, new aggregate base course, asphalt pavement, and landscape restoration

·         Sod restoration not completed this year. 

Phase II Improvement along Glenayre Drive, Glenridge Drive, and Glen Court will be bid during the Spring of 2015 with construction to begin in the spring or summer of 2015.

Thank you again for all your patience and understanding through this construction season. It was greatly appreciated.

First Layer of Asphalt on Westview Scheduled for Saturday, November 22nd

This past week the concrete contractor, Landmark Construction, poured the concrete curb & gutter along Westview Road from the cul-de-sac to Glenayre Drive.

DiMeo Brothers continued with the roadway reconstruction process along Westview Road by grading and preparing the base course for the first layer of asphalt pavement. The contractor also adjusted manholes in the roadway along Glendale Drive to the height of the final asphalt surface elevation. The contractor continued to grade and install soil behind the concrete curb & gutter along Westview Road.

Anticipated work to be completed this construction season includes the following:

·         First layer of asphalt pavement on Westview Road: Saturday, November 22^nd

·         Final lift of asphalt pavement surface on the entire project site: Week of December 1^st.

·         Grading of landscape areas and installation of topsoil: Weather dependent

·         Installation of asphalt driveways: Week of November 24^th or December 1^st, weather dependent.

·         Installation of temporary asphalt pavement along Glenayre Drive, Week of December 1^st.

·         Miscellaneous repairs and utility work along the project site including manhole adjustments, cleaning of structures, televising of storm sewers, fire hydrant relocations, and others.

·         Site clean-up.

Work to be completed in Spring of 2015 (As part of Phase I Improvements):

·         Reconstruction of Glenayre Drive from Glenview Road to Westview Road including concrete curb & gutter, new aggregate base course, asphalt pavement, and landscape restoration

·         Sod restoration not completed this year. It is unlikely that sod will be available for the remaining of this construction season. The landscape will be graded. Topsoil will be installed if material is available. If topsoil and sod become available due to favorable weather conditions, additional topsoil and sod restoration will be completed. 

Phase II Improvement along Glenayre Drive, Glenridge Drive, and Glen Court will be bid during the Spring of 2015 with construction to begin in the spring or summer of 2015.

Roadway Reconstruction On-Going along Westview Road. Landscape Restoration On-Going.

Following the installation of the concrete curb & gutter the week of November 3^rd, the contractor continued with the roadway reconstruction of Glendale Drive from Central Road to Westview Road.

Last week, the first layer of asphalt pavement was installed along the remaining portions of Central Road and Glendale Drive from Central Road to Westview Road.

The contractor also continued with landscape grading, installing topsoil, and laying sod along Central Road and Glendale Drive The contractor will continue with landscape restoration this week with the hopes of having all the sod installed by the end of the week in this area. The sod will be evaluated again in the spring to ensure a healthy stand of grass is established and repair any areas that have settled.

By the end of this week, the contractor is anticipating to have all of the underground utility work completed associated with this project. There are only a few minor items remaining to be completed.

The contractor also started the roadway reconstruction process along Westview Road from the west end towards Glenayre Drive.

This week, the schedule includes concrete curb & gutter being installed along Westview Road on Monday or Tuesday, November 17^th or 18^th. The contractor will continue with the roadway grading following the concrete curb & gutter installation. The first layer of asphalt pavement is currently scheduled for the end of this week or beginning of the week of November 24^th. It is anticipated the first layer of asphalt will be installed along Westview Road prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The current schedule includes installing the final asphalt surface layer on all roadways with concrete curb & gutter that have been previously paved with the first layer of asphalt. This work is scheduled for the first week of December.

As evident by the falling temperatures, the construction season is coming to an end. The contractor is committed to getting as much work completed this year as possible and weather permits. We are still evaluating the extents of the work that will be completed. Whatever roadway reconstruction is not completed this year, a temporary asphalt surface will be installed for easier travel and snow-plowing operations. The roadway improvements will then be completed in 2015 and the temporary asphalt will remain in place until the roadway is reconstructed.

Thank you again for all your patience and understanding throughout the entire construction process, it has been greatly appreciated. We do understand what a huge inconvenience living in and around a construction site can be. We hope you are satisfied with the end result as the asphalt pavement and landscape restoration is being completed.

Work on Saturday November 8th to Begin at 7:00 AM

DiMeo Brothers will be working on Glendale Drive between Central Road and Westview Road starting at 7:00 AM this Saturday, November 8th. The start time is an hour earlier than other Saturday’s due to tight timeframes and change in daylight savings time. The contractor will be performing the landscape grading behind the newly installed curbs and storm sewer improvements on Westview Road.

The asphalt binder pavement along Glendale Drive from Central Road to Westview Road is scheduled to be installed on Tuesday, November 11th.

Thank you for your understanding dealing with this earlier start time.

Concrete Curb & Gutter This Week

Last week, DiMeo Brothers  continued with the installation of the new storm sewer along Westview Road.
  
This week, the storm sewer crew will continue with the storm sewer installation along Westview Road. It is anticipated the storm sewer work will be completed by the end of the week or early the following week. Once the storm sewer work is completed, all the underground utility improvements will be completed.

Roadway reconstruction of Glendale Drive began last week.  The contractor started approximately 3/4 of the way north of Central Road and worked south towards Central Road. It is anticipated this portion of the roadways will be excavated and new aggregate base installed by the end of the week.

This week, the contractor will return to where they started on Glendale Drive and work north towards Westview Road. The contractor is anticipating to have this portion of the roadway excavated and new aggregate base installed prior to Wednesday.

The major work operation scheduled for this week is the installation of concrete curb & gutter. The concrete curb & gutter will be installed along the remaining portions of Central Road and along Glendale Drive from Central Road to Westview Road. The current schedule is for string-line to be installed on Wednesday, November 5^th. Grading of aggregate base and structure adjustments on Thursday. Pour concrete curb & gutter on Friday. We are requesting all residents be out of their driveways by Wednesday, November 5^th starting at 7:00 AM to facilitate this construction. Residents will not be allowed back into their driveways for approximately 1 week. We ask that you park your vehicles on the north side of Central Road, south side of Westview Road (west of Glendale Drive only), and west side of Glenayre Drive. Residents will be able to park on the east side of Glendale Drive during the overnight hours, but we ask that all vehicles be moved by 7:00 AM each morning.  We are requesting these parking locations due to the width of the roadways and on-going construction. If you require handicap access please contact Russ Jensen or Chris Baumann so we can make arrangements. 

We understand the significant inconvenience the upcoming work is causing to your daily lives. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this time.

Hope you had a safe and fun Halloween!!!

Roadway Reconstruction on Glendale Drive to Begin

This past week, DiMeo Brothers  continued with the installation of the new storm sewer along Glendale Drive from Central Road north to Westview Road. The contractor has completed the storm sewer installation along Glendale and will begin working on Westview Road next week.  

Next week, the storm sewer crew will begin at the intersection of Westview Road and Glendale Drive and work west on Westview Road towards the cul-de-sac. The contractor will then begin working east on Westview Road from Glendale Drive towards Glenayre Drive.

Roadway reconstruction of Glendale Drive will begin on Monday, October 27^th.  The contractor will start approximately 3/4 of the way north of Central Road and work south towards Central Road. Once this portion is completed, the contractor will return to where they started and work north to Westview Road. Driveway restrictions and partial roadway closures are anticipated during this process during working hours. Residents will be allowed to access their driveways every night. The contractor will notify residents prior to restricting access to their driveways and provide them with the best way to enter and leave the neighborhood.

Concrete curb & gutter along Central Road and Glendale Road is scheduled for November 5^th. During this time, driveway access will be restricted for approximately 1 week. Residents will be notified of exact timing and parking options as the construction dates are finalized.

Residents in the neighborhood have been notified via a letter from the Village regarding the upcoming work schedule and will be updated as the work progresses.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as you deal with the construction operations in your neighborhood. The upcoming weeks will be challenging as driveway closures will be wide-spread and effect a significant amount of residents. We thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

Storm Sewer Continues on Glendale and moving to Westview

Last week, DiMeo Brothers  continued with the installation of the new storm sewer along Glendale Drive from Central Road north to Westview Road. The contractor is currently concentrating on the storm sewer mainline and installation of catch basins and inlets. The contractor has also continued to install storm sewer services along Glendale Drive.

It is anticipated the contractor will complete the storm sewer installation along Glendale Drive this week. The contractor will then begin installation of the storm sewer along Westview Road from Glendale Drive west to the cul-de-sac.

The contractor is anticipating to begin roadway reconstruction on the south end of Glendale Drive at Central Road and working to the north the week of October 27^th. This work will consist of excavating the roadway, installing new aggregate base course, concrete curb & gutter, and asphalt pavement. Residents will be notified prior to this work beginning and informed of any potential driveway restrictions.

We would like to express our gratitude to all the residents who live within the neighborhood as they have dealt with the construction operations, especially last week. The rainy conditions posed a huge challenge to the contractor and made the roadways extremely sloppy. Please be assured we are doing everything possible to clean them and provide dry surface to drive on.

Storm Sewer Continues on Glendale Drive

This past week, DiMeo Brothers  started installation of the new storm sewer along Glendale Drive from Central Road north to Westview Road. The contractor is currently concentrating on the storm sewer mainline and installation of catch basins and inlets. It is anticipated the storm sewer service installations will begin later this week and continue next week.

Next week the contractor will continue to install the mainline storm sewer along Glenedale Drive towards Westview Road.

Once the contractor gets to Westview Drive, they will begin the roadway reconstruction process on the south side of Glendale Drive at Central Road and work north behind the storm sewer installation crew.

We would like to thank you for your understanding and cooperation in utilizing Glenayre Drive in lieu of Glendale Drive during the storm sewer installation.

Water Main Installation Completed

This past week, DiMeo Brothers  completed the water service and sanitary sewer service installation along Glendale Drive and Westview Road. The contractor also completed the final connections / disconnections from the existing water main to the new water main. At this point, there does not appear to be any reason for additional scheduled water main shut-downs. The water main improvements are completed.

The landscape contractor also completed the installation and grading of topsoil and installation of sod along Central Road last week.

As the public utility conflicts are now resolved, DiMeo Brothers will begin installation of the storm sewer next week along Glendale Drive starting at Central Road and working north toward Westview Road. During the storm sewer installation, the contractor will be closing the roadway to all traffic during working hours in the vicinity of where they are working for that day. Those residents who live on Glendale Drive, we are asking that you drive around the construction area as much as possible utilizing Glenayre Drive.  When the work is adjacent to your property, access to your driveway will be restricted. The contractor will attempt to notify you prior to restricting access to your driveway to allow you to make arrangement to move cars or park elsewhere.

The Village has made contact with the school districts and bus companies regarding this roadway closure. Thank you for your understanding with the inconvenience this is  causing to your family.

Storm Sewer on Glendale to Begin

This past week, DiMeo Brothers  continued with the water service and sanitary sewer service installation along Glendale Drive and Westview Road. Service replacement is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week.   The landscape contractor was also on-site last week installing and grading topsoil as well as installing sod along Central Road.

Next week, the contractor will begin installation of the storm sewer along Glendale Drive starting at Central Road and working north toward Westview Road. During the storm sewer installation, the contractor will be closing the roadway to all traffic during working hours in the vicinity of where they are working for that day. Those residents who live on Glendale Drive, we are asking that you drive around the construction area as much as possible utilizing Glenayre Drive.  When the work is adjacent to your property, access to your driveway will be restricted. The contractor will attempt to notify you prior to restricting access to your driveway to allow you to make arrangement to move cars and park elsewhere.

We would like to thank you in advance for inconvenience caused due to the road closures along Glendale Drive. Thank you also for your patience during the interruptions in water service during water main and service installation. There will likely be additional interruptions to your water service as the final connections are made and the old water main is abandoned. Residents will be notified prior to any scheduled water service shut-downs.

First 2 Layers of Asphalt Installed on Central Road

This past week, DiMeo Brothers  continued the roadway reconstruction process along Central Road from Glendridge Drive to Glendale Drive in preparation for asphalt pavement and asphalt paving on Friday.

The major item of construction last week was the installation of the first two layers of asphalt pavement along Central Road from Glenridge Drive to Glendale Drive. The third, and final, surface layer of asphalt pavement will be installed later in the year once the construction along the other roadways in completed.

This week, the contractor will continue to install water services and sanitary sewer services to each resident along Glendale Drive.

New water services will be installed from the new water main to the existing b-box within the Village right-of-way. New services will not be installed all the way to your home. During water service installation, water to individual homes will be turned off while the transition is made. Typically the water is turned off for 1-hour. The contractor will knock on the door of each home prior to turning off the water. It is difficult to determine the exact timing of the water shut-off; therefore, 24-hour notice is not given. The contractor will work with you to determine the best time to shut-off the water to the greatest extent possible.

Asphalt Paving Next Week on Central Road

This past week, DiMeo Brothers  continued the roadway reconstruction process along Central Road from Glendridge Drive to Glendale Drive in preparation for concrete curb & gutter installation. The work including adjusting structures and manholes to match the curb & gutter, fine grading, and setting of string-line.

The major item of construction this week was the installation of concrete curb & gutter Central Road from Glenridge Drive to Glendale Drive.

Also this week, the contractor continued to make the sanitary sewer repairs and replace sanitary sewer services along Glendale Drive and Westview Road. It is anticipated this work will be completed early next week.

The newly installed water main along Westview and Glendale was also tested this week. Once the test results are received, the contractor will begin installing new water services to all the homes in this area. We expect to have the necessary approvals by Monday.

Next week, the contractor will begin preparing the Central Road for asphalt pavement. The contractor will begin fine grading the existing aggregate base materials. It is anticipated that asphalt paving will occur mid next week. This will be a major milestone for those residents who live along Central Road.

We anticipate for new water services to begin being installed early next week along Westview Road and Glendale Drive. As mentioned in previous posts, new water services will be installed from the new water main to the existing b-box within the Village right-of-way. New services will not be installed all the way to your home. During water service installation, water to individual homes will be turned off while the transition is made. Typically the water is turned off for 1-hour. The contractor will knock on the door of each home prior to turning off the water. It is difficult to determine the exact timing of the water shut-off; therefore, 24-hour notice is not given. The contractor will work with you to determine the best time to shut-off the water to the greatest extent possible.

We would like to express our gratitude again to those residents that have been without access to their driveways during the concrete curb & gutter preparation, installation, and curing process. The Village understands the inconvenience this causes to your daily lives and appreciates your patience.  The Village also understands the inconvenience of your water service being shut off during the water main service installation process. Please understand everything possible will be done to limit the amount of time your water is turned off.

Concrete Curb & Gutter Scheduled for Central Road Next Week

This past week, DiMeo Brothers completed the main line water main installation along the entire project. The next step is to perform the required testing prior to placing the main into service and installing new water services to each home.

Last week also saw the beginning of roadway reconstruction along Central Road from Glenridge Drive to Glenayre Drive. The process has consisted of removing materials below the existing pavement, removing and replacing additional unsuitable materials below the proposed pavement, and installing a new layer of aggregate base materials.

While residents living within the daily work area will not have access to their driveway during working hours, access will be restored prior at the end of each day. We will notify each resident prior to access being restricted.  In the case of an emergency, please speak with the contractor or engineer on-site and we will allow access as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding during the road reconstruction process and inconvenience this is causing to your daily lives.

A second underground utility crew also began removing and replacing the existing sanitary sewer manholes along the project and installing new PVC sanitary sewer services along Westview Road.

Next week DiMeo Brothers will continue to reconstruct Central Road from Glenridge Drive to Glendale Drive. The contractor is anticipating to prepare for and install the new concrete curb & gutter on both sides of Central Road mid next week. During concrete curb & gutter installation, access will be restricted to driveways for up to 1 week while the roadway is graded and the concrete is poured and allowed to properly cure.  Residents will be notified of exact dates, restrictions on accessing your driveways, and parking instructions in the very near future once plans are finalized.

Next week, the contractor will also perform the necessary testing on the newly installed water main. Once the water main has passed the necessary tests, new water services will be installed to each home. New water services will be installed from the new water main to the existing b-box within the Village right-of-way. New services will not be installed all the way to your home. During water service installation, water to individual homes will be turned off while the transition is made. Typically the water is turned off for 1-hour. The contractor will knock on the door of each home prior to turning off the water. It is difficult to determine the exact timing of the water shut-off; therefore, 24-hour notice is not given. The contractor will work with you to determine the best time to shut-off the water to the greatest extent possible.

Also next week, the contractor will continue to replace existing sanitary sewer manholes and sanitary sewers services along Westview Road and Glendale Drive.

We understand all residents are greatly affected by the construction in the area from the difficulty in getting around, not having access to your driveways, and water shut-downs. Please understand, the Village is committed to minimizing these inconveniences and giving as much notice as possible so you may plan accordingly. The Village must also consider the impacts of reducing some of the inconveniences versus completing the project has quickly and efficiently as possible.

Water Main On-Going. Central Road Roadway Reconstruction to Begin

This past week, DiMeo Brothers continued with the water main installation along Westview Road from the westerly end to Glenayre Drive and toward Glenview Road.

The contractor is anticipating to make the connection at the existing water main that crosses under Glenview Road early next week. To make the connection, the water main in the area will need to be turned off. Residents affected by the shut-down will be notified prior to water service being disrupted.

Also last week, the contractor installed storm sewer services to the residents along Central Road. If the resident had an existing storm sewer service or drain, it was reconnected to the new service in the same location. If no existing storm service was present, the contractor installed a stub at each property for future connection by the homeowner.  Should a homeowner wish to install a storm sewer service on their private property and/or connect to the storm sewer, please contact the Village of Glenview to determine the actions needed and permits required prior to installing the system.

Next week, the contractor will connect to the existing water main along Glenview Road and begin the necessary testing prior to connecting homes to the new water main. 

The contractor will also begin installing new sanitary sewer services and manholes along Glendale Drive.  A new 6-inch PVC sanitary sewer service will be installed to each residence along Glendale Drive. The new sanitary sewer service will be connected directly to the existing sanitary sewer service and placed in the same location. There will be no disruption to your sanitary sewer during this process. If possible, we do ask that you limit your water usage during the new sanitary sewer service installation.

Central Road roadway reconstruction including removing the existing soils under the roadway, installing new aggregate base, concrete curb & gutter, and asphalt pavement will also begin next week. The entire roadway reconstruction process will likely take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. Residents will be notified of any restrictions to their driveways prior to the work beginning.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!!!

Water Main Installation On-Going

This past week, DiMeo Brothers continued with the water main installation along Glendale Drive between Central Road and Westview Road.  

Next week, the contractor will continue to install the new water main along Westview Road. The contractor is anticipating to start along Westview Road working west towards the cul-de-sac. Once that section is completed, the contractor will work east of Glendale Drive towards Glenayre Drive and Glenview Road.

The contractor is also anticipating to complete the storm sewer services along Central Road next week.

Roadway reconstruction including removing the existing soils under the roadway, installing new aggregate base, concrete curb & gutter, and asphalt pavement will begin following the Labor Day weekend. The entire roadways reconstruction process will likely take 2 to 3 weeks along Central Road. Residents will be notified of any restrictions to their driveways prior to the work beginning.

August 18, 2014

The general contractor DiMeo Brothers, Inc. started the water main installation on Glendale Drive late last week and is anticipating continuing the water main installation on Westview before the end of this week.  In preparation for this underground work on Westview Road, on Tuesday 8-19-14 the road will be ground up into a crushed asphalt base which will allow for vehicle access to all driveways, reduce pavement saw-cutting and provide the maximum flexibility for water main underground construction.