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Construction Alert!
November 27, 2024
Trotting Towards Project Completion!
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This Thanksgiving we are thankful for the community's patience and commitment as we near completion on the Washington and Harrison Street Streetscape project!
Stage Three Update: Last week, the contractor continued formwork, placing concrete for the seat walls and columns, and installing brick paver sidewalk along Washington and Harrison Street. Upcoming Work: The contractor will continue installation of the brick paver sidewalk and place the concrete for seat walls on Washington Street. The seat walls will provide plenty of seating for community gatherings of all kinds. Streetscape Lighting: Recently, the contractor pulled electrical cables, installed light poles, and set up tree receptacles along both sides of Harrison Street. They also spliced all cables within the streetscape cabinet controller, ensuring all lights from Route 62 to Madison Street are fully operational. Additionally, the contractor completed installation of the string lights along Washington Street and ComEd provided power for the streetscape lighting. Upcoming Work: Next week, the contractor will complete the installation of receptacles for the tree gates and string lights on Washington Street. Additionally, the Harrison Street parking lot received its' first lift of asphalt and will be temporarily opened for the winter months. |
North view of Harrison Street lighting
Brick paver sidewalk installation
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Washington Street is tentatively scheduled to be opened to traffic by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 4. The project team wishes you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Washington Street Detour in Place.
About the ProjectThe Village of Algonquin is continuing to implement the Downtown Revitalization Plan and provide physical improvement and beautification to the downtown area. The plan created a vision to enhance the characteristics of the area and attract visitors and businesses to the downtown. The next phase of the project addresses Harrison and Washington streets and brings the same charm and character from Main Street to these adjacent roadways. The Village is also incorporating a flex-street design on Washington Street between Harrison and Main streets. This design includes no raised curb and is intended to provide a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere that can better accommodate public gatherings and events. Additionally, on that same stretch of road, there will be catenary lighting that spans above the road to enhance the nighttime ambiance.
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Construction Updates
November 13, 2024
Roadway Brick Paver Installation Complete!
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Stage Three Update:
The contractor completed the roadway brick paver installation and poured a concrete base for the sidewalk on the south side of Washington Street. Additionally, the contractor installed tree gates, poured bollard foundations, and built formwork for the raised beds. Stage Three Update: This week, the contractor will start installing the brick paver sidewalk on Washington Street. Streetscape Lighting: Last week, the contractor installed conduit connecting the new streetscape lighting controller cabinets after completing cabinets after completing the concrete work. Upcoming Work: The contractor will finish the installation and wiring of the streetscape lighting cabinets and start wiring the light poles on Harrison Street. In Stage 4, parking lot grading and curb island work began. We are excited to see these final details come together as the project nears completion! |
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October 30, 2024
Stage Two Update:
Harrison Street is now open to traffic! The contractor is actively watering the newly seeded areas along Harrison Street to encourage healthy growth and keep the area looking fresh.
Harrison Street is now open to traffic! The contractor is actively watering the newly seeded areas along Harrison Street to encourage healthy growth and keep the area looking fresh.
Stage Three Update:
Significant progress has been made on Washington Street. Over the last two weeks, the contractor completed the brick paver installation for the proposed parking stalls and laid the hot mix asphalt (HMA) base for the roadway pavers. Irrigation conduit and cables have also been installed to support future water management under Washington Street.
This week, the contractor will continue with the brick paver installation and lay the conduit for upcoming street lighting, bringing us closer to a vibrant new addition to Old Town Algonquin.
Significant progress has been made on Washington Street. Over the last two weeks, the contractor completed the brick paver installation for the proposed parking stalls and laid the hot mix asphalt (HMA) base for the roadway pavers. Irrigation conduit and cables have also been installed to support future water management under Washington Street.
This week, the contractor will continue with the brick paver installation and lay the conduit for upcoming street lighting, bringing us closer to a vibrant new addition to Old Town Algonquin.
Placing HMA setting bed for brick pavers on Washington Street
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Placed concrete for new light poles on the south side of Washington Street
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October 18, 2024
Harrison Street is now open!Stage Two Update:
On Harrison Street, the contractor completed the brick paver installation and has begun landscape restoration by placing topsoil, seed, and blanket. Harrison Street is now open for the community to enjoy the road and additional Old Town improvements. Congratulations to the Village on such a significant milestone! |
A brand new Harrison Street!
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Stage Three Update:
Over the last two weeks, the contractor has continued installing the brick paver roadway at the Washington and Harrison streets intersection. The brick paver preparation continued west of Washington Street as the contractor placed hot mix asphalt (HMA), a common type of flexible pavement surface, and began installing roadway brick pavers. The contractor also laid out and began formwork for the proposed curb and gutter on Washington Street.
With every brick we are getting closer to unveiling the latest expansion of Old Town Algonquin beauty!
Over the last two weeks, the contractor has continued installing the brick paver roadway at the Washington and Harrison streets intersection. The brick paver preparation continued west of Washington Street as the contractor placed hot mix asphalt (HMA), a common type of flexible pavement surface, and began installing roadway brick pavers. The contractor also laid out and began formwork for the proposed curb and gutter on Washington Street.
With every brick we are getting closer to unveiling the latest expansion of Old Town Algonquin beauty!
Brick paver installation on Washington and Harrison streets
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New curb and gutter on Washington Street
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October 2, 2024
Stage Two Update:
The contractor continued brick paver installation on Harrison Street, placed concrete for the raised planter beds east on Harrison Street, and began planting trees on Harrison Street, from Route 62 to Washington Street.
Next week, the contractor will complete the brick paver installation on the east side of Harrison Street.
Stage Three Update:
The contractor removed curb and gutter along the south side of Washington Street and placed the new curb and gutter at the intersection of Washington and Harrison Streets. The contractor also removed the existing pavement on
Washington Street and excavated for the new brick paver roadway.
Next week, the contractor will install the new underdrain on the south side of Washington Street and existing downspouts into the new storm sewer on the south side of Harrison Street. The contractor will also install the concrete base in preparation for placement of the new brick paver roadway at the intersection of Washington and Harrison Streets.
Harrison Parking Lot Update:
Over the last two weeks, the contractor completed the dumpster enclosures and installed conduit and handholes for the new parking lot lighting.
We are excited to see all the new elements come to life as we add the Old Town Algonquin charm to Washington and Harrison.
The contractor continued brick paver installation on Harrison Street, placed concrete for the raised planter beds east on Harrison Street, and began planting trees on Harrison Street, from Route 62 to Washington Street.
Next week, the contractor will complete the brick paver installation on the east side of Harrison Street.
Stage Three Update:
The contractor removed curb and gutter along the south side of Washington Street and placed the new curb and gutter at the intersection of Washington and Harrison Streets. The contractor also removed the existing pavement on
Washington Street and excavated for the new brick paver roadway.
Next week, the contractor will install the new underdrain on the south side of Washington Street and existing downspouts into the new storm sewer on the south side of Harrison Street. The contractor will also install the concrete base in preparation for placement of the new brick paver roadway at the intersection of Washington and Harrison Streets.
Harrison Parking Lot Update:
Over the last two weeks, the contractor completed the dumpster enclosures and installed conduit and handholes for the new parking lot lighting.
We are excited to see all the new elements come to life as we add the Old Town Algonquin charm to Washington and Harrison.
Brick paver installation on Harrison Street
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Placing concrete on Harrison Street
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September 18, 2024
Stage Two Update:
Recently, the contractor has installed foundations for new light poles and laid the concrete base for the sidewalk and driveway aprons on Harrison Street. These new improvements are a continuation of the aesthetic charm of Main Street and will enhance the overall beauty of the Old Town area. Additional work completed also includes:
Harrison Parking Lot Update:
The contractor recently completed the concrete for the dumpster enclosure foundation walls at Algonquin State Bank and installed brick veneer for two dumpster enclosures on Main Street. The contractor also installed storm sewer and catch basins. Next week, the contractor will place the concrete for the proposed light pole foundations.
Recently, the contractor has installed foundations for new light poles and laid the concrete base for the sidewalk and driveway aprons on Harrison Street. These new improvements are a continuation of the aesthetic charm of Main Street and will enhance the overall beauty of the Old Town area. Additional work completed also includes:
- Adjustment of utility boxes and cleanout enclosures to grade on Harrison Street
- Installed conduit and handholes for street lighting on Harrison Street
- Installed a water service line for proposed irrigation on Washington Street
Harrison Parking Lot Update:
The contractor recently completed the concrete for the dumpster enclosure foundation walls at Algonquin State Bank and installed brick veneer for two dumpster enclosures on Main Street. The contractor also installed storm sewer and catch basins. Next week, the contractor will place the concrete for the proposed light pole foundations.
Pouring the concrete base
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Installing brick pavers for the parking lot driveway
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