Title
South Main Streetscape Construction Update (NB)
Explanation
On July 24, 2019 a Substantial Completion Inspection occurred between CRA Staff, project landscape architect, engineer of record, and the construction contractor to identify construction scope deficiencies. The contractor is now remedying the noted deficiencies ahead of a subsequent Final Inspection scheduled for September 2019.
As a result of a construction deficiency with several roadway utility trenches and associated asphalt paving, the contractor has been performing nighttime roadway repair work to fix these issues. This is considered warranty work and therefore the costs are incurred by the contractor and its sub-contractors. Night work was required to minimize impacts to local businesses and area traffic. Impacts have been communicated with stakeholders via direct contact, the Destination South Main e-newsletter, and noticed through the City’s weekly Travel Advisory press releases. Now that the trenches are repaired and Public Works Construction Inspectors have approved, repaving of several sections of the roadway is scheduled during night hours for early September. The final repaving is expected to take four evenings in a single week. Once complete, the final pavement markings such as high intensity green bicycle stencils will be installed and the project will be complete.
Staff will provide an update on the recent and remaining construction activities ahead of final completion. Planning of the ribbon cutting event has begun with details and a date to be announced soon.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
CRA Executive Director to CRA Board: 1) Hear update