Traffic Calming Islands along Colfax Avenue to be completed this week.

This past week the contractor completed the concrete curb & gutter removal and replacement along Colfax Avenue between Waukegan Road and Harlem Avenue. The contractor also performed the concrete base course in front of the curb replacements and at the Nottingham Avenue intersection where the roadway is to be widened.   

Next week, the contractor will begin removing the pavement in the center of Colfax Avenue at Nora Avenue and Nottingham Avenue in preparation for constructing the traffic calming islands.

During the Colfax Avenue Improvements, there will be no parking allowed on the roadway. The posted 8 AM to 10 PM No Parking Restrictions will remain in effect. It is  requested all cars parked along Colfax Avenue be moved prior to 7:00 AM each weekday and 9:00 AM on Saturdays.

The final asphalt pavement surface layer will not be installed along Nora Avenue and Neva Avenue until the Colfax Avenue improvements are completed.

We appreciate all of your patience while the Colfax Avenue improvements are being constructed.

Concrete Curb & Gutter Replacement along Colfax Avenue

This past week the contractor removed the concrete curb & gutter along Colfax Avenue scheduled to be replaced. The contractor also set the forms and installed aggregate base below the proposed concrete curb & gutter. Due to the weather conditions, the concrete could not be installed. The concrete is scheduled to be poured on Saturday, September 20th, starting at 8:00 AM.   

Next week, the contractor will begin construction of the traffic calming islands at the Nora Avenue and Nottingham Avenue intersections.

During the Colfax Avenue Improvements, there will be no parking allowed on the roadway. The posted 8 AM to 10 PM No Parking Restrictions will remain in effect. It is  requested all cars parked along Colfax Avenue be moved prior to 7:00 AM each weekday and 9:00 AM on Saturdays.

The final asphalt pavement surface layer will not be installed along Nora Avenue and Neva Avenue until the Colfax Avenue improvements are completed.

We appreciate all of your patience while the Colfax Avenue improvements are being constructed.

Colfax Avenue Improvements to Begin

This past week the contractor continued to water the sod along the project site. The contractor also began saw-cutting for the Colfax Avenue Improvements.

The contractor is anticipated to begin the concrete curb & gutter removals along Colfax Avenue on Monday, September 16^th. Those residents with concrete curb & gutter repairs adjacent to their driveways will need to have their vehicles moved from garages and driveways prior to the curb & gutter being removed. The contractor will knock on each effected residents door prior to removing the curb & gutter to ensure all vehicles are moved.

During the Colfax Avenue Improvements, there will be no parking allowed on the roadway. The posted 8 AM to 10 PM No Parking Restrictions will remain in effect. It is  requested all cars parked along Colfax Avenue be moved prior to 7:00 AM each weekday and 9:00 AM on Saturdays.

The work along Colfax Avenue will include concrete curb & gutter repairs, construction of traffic calming islands at Nora Avenue and Nottingham Avenue, and asphalt resurfacing from Waukegan Road to Harlem Avenue.

The final asphalt pavement surface layer will not be installed along Nora Avenue and Neva Avenue until the Colfax Avenue improvements are completed.

We appreciate all of your patience while the Colfax Avenue improvements are being constructed.

Sod Restoration Completed

This past week the contractor performed landscape grading and sod installation along the project site.

We have met with the contractor to discuss the proposed traffic calming islands along Colfax Avenue at the intersections of Nora Avenue and Nottingham Avenue.

It is anticipated the work along Colfax Avenue will begin the week of September 9^th.

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.

Improvements on Colfax Avenue Being Finalized

This past week the contractor performed landscape grading along the project site.

On Wednesday, August 28^th, 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.

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.

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 21^st 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.