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WIS 35 (Tower Ave.) Reconstruction Project - Traffic impacts

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Weekly construction update - May 10, 2013

Weekly construction update (printable version)

For more information:

Chris Ouellette, Regional Communications Manager (715) 833-9814/828-9471

Work completed since last update:

• The Contractor removed existing and installed sanitary sewer mainline between 4th and 6th Street and completed watermain removal and installation between 4th Street and 6th Street.
• Hooked up temporary water services to buildings between 6th Street and Winter Street.
• Completed saw cutting concrete mainline and began removing pavement south of the railroad tracks and is moving south towards Belknap Street.
• An electrical crew began installing conduit at the intersection of Hammond Avenue and Winter Street for the traffic signals.

Anticipated work schedule for the week of May 20, 2013:

• The contractor will continue installing sanitary sewer mainline from 6th Street to the south and will begin installing watermain from 6th Street to Winter Street.
• The contractor is scheduled to begin installing sanitary sewer and watermain services between 4th Street and 6th Street.
• Depending on the arrival of the storm sewer structures, the contractor may be able to start installing storm sewer beginning on the north end of the project.
• Concrete pavement removal will continue south of the tracks.

• WIS 35 (Tower Avenue) will be closed from Belknap Street to 3rd Street during construction.
• 3rd Street to Hughitt Avenue will be single lane in each direction.
• All intersections open to cross street access will be closed at one time
• Crossing side streets will be open whenever feasible and safe.
• Local business traffic to utilize back streets and alleys.
• Duluth Transit Authority: Route numbers 16 and 17 buses will detour Tower Avenue during construction. For more information on routes visit: www.duluthtransit.com/feed/detour/499

Work zone safety tips

• Expect the unexpected.
• Stay alert.
• Watch for flagging operations.
• Merge as soon as possible.
• Don't speed. Remember, fines double in work zones.
• Don't tailgate.
• Keep a safe distance.
• Observe posted signs.
• Be patient.

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Last modified: May 17, 2013