Last Updated: June 23, 2009
08/09 Asphalt Resurfacing Program and 08/09 Seal Coat Reconstruction Program
Update: The following locations are complete: Kellogg Avenue, Monroe Drive, the Crystal/Diamond/Onyx area, Tripp Street, Douglas Avenue, 12th Street, and Harding Avenue from 12th Street to 13th Street. Milling and replacement of the asphalt on Harding Avenue from 13th Street to 16th Street will take place within the next couple of weeks. Curb and gutter, driveway, and sidewalk work on Summit Avenue and Crescent Street is complete with the milling and replacement of the asphalt to take place once the contractor completes 12th Street and Harding Avenue. The completion date for this project is June 25, 2009. This project will be coordinated with the 2008/2009 Neighborhood Curb Project and the 2007/2008 Water System Improvements Project.
Some driveway approaches will be replaced in conjunction with the project due to the need to replace sections of curb and gutter that are failing as a result of settling, faulting, or unsound concrete restricting the flow of storm water. A driveway will be replaced only if the contractor is unable to replace the curb and gutter without further damage to the driveway approach.
Background:
The streets selected for asphalt resurfacing include: Crystal and
Diamond (including Onyx Circle and Diamond Court), Kellogg (from 10th
Street to 13th Street), Monroe Drive (including Monroe
Circle).
The streets selected for seal coat reconstruction include Harding
Avenue (12th Street to 16th Street), 12th
Street (from Northwestern Avenue to Grand Avenue) Hunziker
Drive/Melrose Avenue (20th Street to 24th
Street), Summit Avenue/Cresent Street (from 13th Street to Ridgewood
Drive), Tripp Street (From Franklin west to just west of Village
Drive), and Douglas (from 13th Street to 16th
Street).
07/08 Water System Improvements – Water Main Replacement (State and Lettie)
Update: The contractor’s water main installation is complete pending the testing of the new main. The contractor will also be working on property restorations on Manning Avenue, Lettie Street, and the rest of the project area during this time.
Background: This program provides for replacing water mains in areas that are experiencing rusty water problems. It also provides for installing larger distribution mains in areas that have a high concentration of 4” supply lines, transferring water serviced from 4” water mains in streets where larger water mains exist, and abandoning 4” water mains. Eliminating duplicate water mains, where possible, improves water flow and helps reduce rusty water. Installing larger distribution lines in areas that have a high concentration of 4” supply lines and less than desirable fire-fighting capacity (predominately in the older areas of the community), provides larger supply quantities in relation to the current and proposed land uses, in accordance with the Land Use Policy Plan.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Scott Shepherd, 515-203-0799, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
06/07 Low Point Drainage (Stanton Avenue to Chamberlain)
Update: The gas main relocation is complete and work on Stanton Avenue is on hold pending the contractor’s schedule.
Background: This is the annual program for drainage improvements to decrease flooding at low points. Low point drainage improvements are not focused on residential street locations, but rather on those locations most in need of the improvements as affected by standing water, flooding, and insufficient pipe capacity.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Ed Kray, 515-203-0797, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
07/08 Low Point Drainage (Sheldon Avenue, Lincoln Way to West Street)
Update: Work on Sheldon Avenue is complete.
Background: This is the annual program for drainage improvements to decrease flooding at low points. Low point drainage improvements are not focused on residential street locations, but rather on those locations most in need of the improvements as affected by standing water, flooding and insufficient pipe capacity.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Scott Shepherd, 515-203-0799, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
13th Street Water Main Replacement
Update: The new water main installation and service transfers are complete. The only remaining items are site preparation and the application of compost seed.
Background: This program provides for replacing water mains in areas that are experiencing rusty water problems. It also provides for installing larger distribution mains in areas that have a high concentration of 4” supply lines, transferring water serviced from 4” water mains in streets where larger water mains exist, and abandoning 4” water mains. Eliminating duplicate water mains, where possible, improves water flow and helps reduce rusty water. Installing larger distribution lines in areas that have a high concentration of 4” supply lines and less than desirable fire-fighting capacity (predominately in the older areas of the community), provides larger supply quantities in relation to the current and proposed land uses, in accordance with the Land Use Policy Plan.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Ed Kray, 515-203-0797, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
2008/2009 Neighborhood Curb Replacement Program
Update: The major work on 12th Street and Harding Avenue is complete. Project punch list items are all that remain to complete the project. Asphalt replacement on Harding Avenue and 12th Street will be coordinated with the 08/09 Seal Coat Reconstruction Program.
Background: This is the annual program for replacement of deteriorated curb and gutter in selected neighborhood areas. This year’s program is to replace curb on 12th Street from Northwestern Avenue to Harding Avenue and on Harding Avenue from 12th Street to 16th Street.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Ed Kray, 515-203-0797, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
South Dayton Avenue Improvements
Update: The contractor is currently working on final grading activities in anticipation of concrete paving operations beginning the week of June 29th.
A starting date for the grinding contractor to begin work on existing South Dayton from Lincoln Way to the New South Dayton alignment has not been set. This work will be completed under traffic, unless South Dayton has been closed to construct the new South Dayton tie-in.
A closure of South Dayton will be scheduled in the coming weeks to accommodate the tie-in and construction of the new intersection with the new Dayton Avenue alignment and the new Dayton Place. More information will be made available when the closure is scheduled.
Background: The project is to realign South Dayton Avenue to tie into the existing pavement just north of Theisen’s, construct a new intersection with South Dayton Drive (old South Dayton Avenue) and the new South Dayton, and to diamond grind and perform a dowel bar retrofit on South Dayton from East Lincoln Way south to the new South Dayton Avenue intersection.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Jim Gammon, 515-203-0795, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
2005/2006 Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program (24th Street and Stange Road)
Update: Project patching in the area is nearly complete. Once completed, the contractor will diamond grind the project to provide a smooth traveling surface. It is anticipated that the grinding will begin later in the week of June 22nd. The project has a completion date of August 14, 2009.
Background: This annual program utilizes current repair techniques to improve arterial streets with asphalt or concrete. These pavements are needed to restore structural integrity, serviceability, and rideability. Targeted streets are reaching a point of accelerated deterioration. By rehabilitating these streets prior to excessive problems, the service life will be extended 10 to 15 years. This year’s program is to patch and grind the pavement on 24th Street from Stange Road east to the Union Pacific Railroad, and on Stange Road from 24th Street south to Blankenberg.
2007/2008 Water System improvements (Summit & Crescent)
Update: The water main installation and service transfers are complete. The remaining work is turf restoration which will be coordinated with the 08/09 Seal Coat Reconstruction. New asphalt will be placed on Summit and Crescent as a part of the 08/09 Seal Coat Reconstruction.
Background: This program provides for replacing water mains in areas that are experiencing rusty water problems. It also provides for installing larger distribution mains in areas that have a high concentration of 4” supply lines, transferring water serviced from 4” water mains in streets where larger water mains exist, and abandoning 4” water mains. Eliminating duplicate water mains, where possible, improves water flow and helps reduce rusty water. Installing larger distribution lines in areas that have a high concentration of 4” supply lines and less than desirable fire-fighting capacity (predominately in the older areas of the community) provides larger supply quantities in relation to the current and proposed land uses, in accordance with the Land Use Policy Plan. This year’s program is to replace the water main on Summit Avenue and Crescent Street.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Scott Shepherd, 515-203-0799, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
Southwest Ames Storm Water Management Improvements (near Greenbriar Park)
Update: Clearing, grubbing, and bridge abutment installations are complete. Work will continue as weather permits. The project has a completion date of July 31, 2009.
Background: Work includes demolition of concrete trail, fence removal, tree and shrub removal, grading of drainage channel, erosion control, installation of a 12’ x 50’ pedestrian bridge, new concrete trail, and seeding.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Scott Shepherd, 515-203-0799, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
Ames Community Development Park, 4th Addition (South Bell Avenue)
Update: Clearing and grading work has begun on the project. Once this work is complete, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main work will begin. Updates will follow as work progresses.
Background: This project consists of connecting S. Bell Avenue (approximately 1,314 feet in length) and constructing two cul-de-sac streets (each approximately 350 feet in length) east of S. Bell Avenue. Included with this project is the installation of City sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water mains. Public improvement plans also include conduit, handholes, and footings for street lights. The project has a completion date of October 30, 2009.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Jim Gammon, 515-203-0795, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
Bloomington Road Widening (UPRR to east of Hyde Avenue)
Update: The Union Pacific Rail Road (UPRR) is scheduled to begin work on July 6th. This work will involve closing Bloomington Road for installation of the new crossing and gate arm. The contractor for the City portion of the project (from Hyde Avenue to the railroad) will most likely maintain this closure and begin work immediately after the UPRR has completed their installations. The project will be coordinated with the 2005/2006 Arterial Street Rehabilitation (24th and Stange) project and has a completion date of August 12, 2009.
Background: This project includes the City's responsibility for widening Bloomington Road east of the railroad crossing to east of Hyde Avenue and for installation of sidewalk along City property on the north side of the project area as part of the platting of the Uthe Farm. The UPRR will install the at-grade crossing as well as the lights, gates, and constant warning time for the crossing.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Ed Kray, 515-203-0797, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
South Duff Improvements Project
Update: Work has begun on this project and the contractor continues to make progress working south from Squaw Creek towards South 16th Street with driveway removals and replacements, storm sewer and curb and gutter installations.
The project will be coordinated with an Iowa DOT patch, grind and resurfacing project.
The contractor has 60 calendar days to complete the project.
Background: This project includes placement of curb and gutter and sidewalk along the east side of South Duff Avenue from Southeast 16th Street to Squaw Creek. Left-turn restrictions will be placed through the corridor in order to minimize night work requirements.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Scott Shepherd, 515-203-0799, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
South Duff Area Storm Sewer
Reconstruction
Update: Work has not yet begun on this project. A preconstruction meeting has been scheduled for the week of June 29th. To facilitate the installations portions of Kellogg Avenue, Sherman Avenue, and South 2nd will be closed to traffic. More specific information on the construction schedule will be made available after the meeting.
Background: This project includes installation of storm sewer on Kellogg Avenue from Lincoln Way south to the alley, then east along the alley to Sherman Avenue, then south on Sherman Avenue to South 2nd, and then east on South 2nd to South Duff Avenue.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Scott Shepherd, 515-203-0799, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
2006/2007 Storm Sewer Outlet
Erosion Control
Update: Work has begun on the project and the new storm sewer pipe and pre-cast box culvert installations are complete. The contractor is working on grading the new creek channel and work will continue as weather permits.
Background: This annual program provides for stabilization of areas that have become eroded due to discharges of the storm sewer system into streams, channels, swales, gullies, or drainage ways in residential areas. This program provides a more permanent control of the erosion and will reduce the recurring maintenance costs in these areas.
Our engineering observer and contact for this project is Jim Gammon, 515-203-0795, or you can contact Eric Cowles, Construction Supervisor, at 515-203-0791 with any questions.
Estates of Nature’s Crossing Subdivision
Utility installations, curb and gutter, and asphalt base are
complete.
Ringgenberg Park Subdivision, 1st Addition
Punch-list items have been sent to the contractor and designer and
are awaiting completion.
Northridge Heights Subdivision, 12th Addition
Utility installations, grading, curb and gutter, and asphalt
base paving work are complete. The contractor has installed asphalt
surface in some locations to accommodate the opening of the new
Fareway store.
Bloomington Road Widening
Utility installations, grading, curb and gutter, and asphalt base
paving work are complete. Signal installation for the Stange and
Bloomington intersection has begun. Additional traffic control
measures have been installed to reduce confusion about the alignment
and direction of traffic.
Estates West Subdivision 1st
Addition
Clearing and Grubbing, utility installations, curb and gutter, and
asphalt base and surface paving are complete.
Estates West Subdivision 2nd
Addition
Clearing and grubbing, utility installations, curb and
gutter, and asphalt base and surface paving are complete.
Color Biotics
The utility installations are complete.
Somerset 22nd Addition
Pavement construction on existing Stange Avenue is complete and curb placement is nearly complete. Once the curb placement is finished, the contractor will begin preparing for placement of the asphalt pavement in the subdivision.
Walnut Ridge Subdivision
Clearing and grubbing, utility installations, curb and gutter, and asphalt base paving are complete.