Project scope consists of roadway, curb and gutter replacement sidewalk repairs, new storm sewer, new water main and parkway restoration. The project improvements include:

. New curb and gutter
· All new asphalt pavement
· Storm sewer replacement and upsizing with new homeowner sewer services
· Water main replacement and upsizing with new homeowner water services
· Driveway apron repairs and replacement
· Sidewalk repairs
. Paving of Colfax from Harlem to Nordica

Project Timeline April 2013 – Start of Construction
November 2013 – End of Construction

Friday, August 30, 2013

Improvements on Colfax Avenue Being Finalized

This past week the contractor performed landscape grading along the project site.
On Wednesday, August 28th, a resident meeting was conducted to discuss possible traffic calming islands and pavement markings along Colfax Avenue at the Nora Avenue and Nottingham Avenue intersections. As a result of that meeting, the Village is moving forward with the construction of the proposed traffic calming measures.
The work along Colfax Avenue will also include concrete curb & gutter repairs and resurfacing from Harlem Avenue to Waukegan Road. The Colfax Avenue improvements are anticipated to begin in the near future once final plans are prepared and negotiations with the contractor are completed.
Depending on the weather conditions, the contractor may begin installing sod. Otherwise, the contractor will wait until the weather is cooler for more favorable growing conditions.
The final asphalt pavement surface layer will not be installed until all landscape restorations are completed and Colfax Avenue is ready for asphalt pavement.
We appreciate all of your patience while the Colfax Avenue improvements are being finalized.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Asphalt Binder Completed

This past week the contractor fine graded the aggregate base materials, repaired unsuitable area of base materials, and paved the asphalt binder layer along Nora Avenue and Neva Avenue north of Colfax Avenue. The contractor also began landscape grading and topsoil installation in the parkways.
Next week the contractor anticipates to continue to perform landscape grading and installation of topsoil along the project site. The contractor is not scheduled to install sod until after the Labor Day weekend. Sod is typically installed after Labor Day weekend due to more favorable growing conditions.
The work along Colfax Avenue is currently on hold until a decision regarding traffic calming measures can be resolved.  Once the final decision is reached and design of improvements is completed, the contractor will perform concrete curb & gutter replacements, pavement surface removal, and asphalt paving along Colfax Avenue.
The final asphalt pavement surface layer will not be installed until all landscape restorations are completed and Colfax Avenue is ready for asphalt pavement.
We appreciate all of your patience during the inconvenience of construction along your roadway including restricted access to your driveways, dust and dirt during construction, and various parking restrictions and detours. All driveways are now restored and residents should have unrestricted access until the day of asphalt surface paving. Now that the binder layer of asphalt pavement has been installed, the amount of dust is greatly reduced.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Concrete Curb & Gutter, Driveways, and Sidewalk Completed North of Colfax

This past week the contractor installed concrete curb & gutter and concrete driveways along Nora Avenue and Neva Avenue north of Colfax Avenue. The contractor also performed some landscape grading behind the curb & gutter.
Next week the contractor will complete the concrete sidewalk installation, perform fine grading of the aggregate base, landscape grading, and begin installing sod along the project site. The contractor is currently scheduled to pave the asphalt binder layer on Wednesday, August 21st along Nora and Neva north of Colfax. Once the binder is installed, they will finish the asphalt driveway aprons and residents will be able to access their driveways.
We appreciate you keeping your cars off the street and out of your driveways while the work continues. We understand this creates an inconvenience, but your patience is greatly appreciated.   
We ask for your cooperation in following the directions detailed in previous mailings regarding access to your driveways and homes during the roadway reconstruction process.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Roadway Reconstruction North of Colfax On-Going

This past week the contractor performed roadway reconstruction along Nora Avenue and Neva Avenue north of Colfax Avenue and through the Colfax Avenue intersections. Work completed included removing existing driveways and sidewalks, removing the existing concrete pavement, excavating the existing ground, performing base repairs as needed, and installing aggregate base course.
Next week the contractor will perform the concrete work along Nora and Neva north of Colfax Avenue. The work will include concrete curb & gutter, concrete driveways, and concrete sidewalk. The contractor will also likely begin fine grading the roadway in preparation for asphalt paving the week of August 19th.
Starting on Monday, August 12th, all cars will need to be removed from driveways as the contractor begins installing string line and preparing for the concrete work. It is anticipated you will be able to access your driveways within 7 to 10 days, depending on work progress and weather conditions.
We ask for your cooperation in following the directions detailed in previous mailings regarding access to your driveways and homes during the roadway reconstruction process.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Roadway Reconstruction to Begin North of Colfax Avenue

This past week the contractor continued with roadway reconstruction along Nora Avenue and Neva Avenue south of Colfax Avenue. The work included installing concrete driveways and sidewalks, fine grading the aggregate base course, landscape grading, and paving the asphalt binder layers.
Next week the contractor will move to Nora Avenue and Neva Avenue north of Colfax Avenue and begin roadway reconstruction. The contractor anticipates to remove existing driveways, excavate and remove the existing pavement, and install aggregate base course. The contractor will start on Nora Avenue and then move to Neva Avenue.
We ask and thank you for your cooperation in following the directions detailed in previous mailings regarding access to your driveways and homes during the roadway reconstruction process.