Construction Update 9/10/2021

Phase 1 (West 55th Street, Beard Avenue (south half), Beard Court, Drew Avenue (south half) and Ewing Circle

• The first layer of asphalt paving is complete.
• Asphalt driveway preparation is scheduled to occur on 9/11 and pavement installation on 9/13.
• Preparing the boulevards for topsoil placement, including removing debris and soils to a 6" depth, and any grading required to blend the boulevards into the curb is anticipated to begin on 9/11.
• Topsoil placement is scheduled to begin end of week during the week of 9/13.
• Watermain improvements on W. 55th St adjacent to the France Ave intersection are scheduled to occur on 9/14. Please check your front door frequently for time sensitive water shutoff notices.

Phase 2 (West 54th Street, Abbott Place, Beard Avenue (north half), Drew Avenue (north half) and Fuller Street

• Sanitary sewer manhole replacements are scheduled to continue during the week of 9/13. At select locations, you can expect limited access to your driveway for short periods while the contractor replaces the manholes. The contractor will knock on your front door to notify you of the driveway access restriction.
• Water service replacement and storm sewer installation is scheduled to continue during the week of 9/13. Expect water shutoff and limited access to some roads and driveways for short periods. The contractor will knock on your front door to notify you of the temporary water shutoff and driveway access restrictions.
• Watermain improvements on Fuller St adjacent to the France Avenue intersection are scheduled to occur on 9/14. Partial watermain improvements on Abbott Place are scheduled to occur on 9/16. Please check your front door frequently for time sensitive water shutoff notices.

US Internet

US Internet plans to install fiber optic lines in the City right of way beginning in late September. More details can be found here.

Parking restrictions remain in effect for Phase 1 and 2. There is No Parking from the hours of 7 AM to 9 PM or until the contractor has noticeably left for the day. Please remember these schedules are weather-dependent and are subject to change.