STATUS UPDATE
Installing new storm sewer from Breese to Prospect
Station grading on east end of project
Asphalt paving on east end of project
University Ave will remain one lane inbound only.
NOTE: University Avenue is open to two traffic between Grand and Allen.
PROJECT DETAILS
April 13, 2011, contractor began the reconstruction of (Old) University Avenue between Grand Avenue and Breese Terrace. The construction project will include replacement of utilities located beneath the street as well as all lanes of pavement on University Avenue and several other streets.
One lane of eastbound traffic will be maintained on University Avenue for the duration of the project.
The entire reconstruction project will be completed with two contracts. The work of the first contract beginning April 13th includes:
- University Avenue from Grand Avenue to N. Allen Street.
- Highland Avenue from Regent Street to University Avenue.
- Van Hise Avenue from Grand Avenue to 200′ east of Highland Avenue.
- Walnut Street from University Avenue to Kendall Avenue.
Overlapping with this is the work of the second contract, which will begin in Mid-May and includes:
- University Avenue from N. Allen Street to Breese Terrace.
- Forest Street from University Avenue to Kendall Avenue.
- Paunack Place from University Avenue to the north end.
Within these two separate contracts, there are several phases. The phases are as follows:
- Phase 1 (April 13 to May 22) – University Ave will be closed from Grand Ave to Walnut St, except for one eastbound lane of traffic. Walnut Street from University Ave to Kendall Ave will be closed to through traffic with local and emergency access only. All other Street segments remain open.
- Phase 2 (May 23 to June 24) – University Ave from Grand Ave to Breese terrace will be closed except for one eastbound lane of traffic. Walnut Street, Paunack Pl and Forest St will be closed to through traffic with local and emergency access only. All other Street segments remain open.
- Phase 3 (June 25 to Mid August) – University Ave from Allen St to Breese Terrace will be closed except for one eastbound lane. Highland Ave, Van Hise Ave, Paunack Pl and Forest St will be closed to through traffic with local and emergency access only. All other Street segments remain open.