Author: Dan Kelly

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

No work was performed this past week.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, the contractor plans to resume work by removing the concrete forms from the parapet wall and proceeding with grinding and patching to refine its surface. Additionally, the contractor anticipates removing the work deck and concrete forms along the outside spans of the bridge.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor poured the concrete parapet wall along the south side of the approach slabs and bridge deck.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, the contractor plans to remove the concrete forms from the parapet wall and begin grinding and patching. Additionally, the contractor anticipates continuing to remove the work deck and concrete forms along the outside spans of the bridge, weather dependent.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor framed and poured the concrete parapet wall along the north side of the approach slabs and bridge deck. Work also continued on the south side, where the parapet wall was framed, and name plates were set in preparation for the next phase of construction.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, weather permitting, the contractor plans to pour the parapet wall along the south side of the approach slabs and bridge deck. Work is also scheduled to begin on removing the work deck and concrete forms along the outside spans of the bridge.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor continued removing the concrete forms from the bridge deck and removed the winter protection from the concrete approach slabs. Reinforcement bar was placed for the sidewalk on the approach slabs, and the concrete sidewalk along both the approach slabs and the bridge deck was successfully framed and poured.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, the contractor plans to remove the winter protection from the sidewalk. Weather permitting, work will continue with framing and pouring the parapet wall along the approach slabs and bridge deck.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

No work was performed this week due to weather conditions.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to resume work by continuing the removal of the concrete forms from the bridge deck. Winter protection will be removed from the concrete approach slabs as weather conditions improve. Reinforcement bar placement for the sidewalk on the approach slabs is also anticipated, followed by framing and pouring the concrete sidewalk along the approach slabs and bridge deck, pending favorable weather conditions.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

Last week, the contractor successfully poured the concrete for the approach slabs. The contractor also continued removing the concrete forms from the bridge deck, preparing for subsequent work.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

This week, the contractor plans to continue removing the concrete forms from the bridge deck. Additionally, framing for the sidewalk on the approach slabs is anticipated to begin.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor completed placing reinforcement bar for the approach slabs and continued removing the concrete forms from the bridge deck. Additionally, a meeting was held to discuss MCI’s replacement of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge. It was determined that the installation would occur after the contractor completes the concrete and grading work, which is estimated to take approximately 6–8 weeks.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor anticipates pouring the concrete for the approach slabs, weather permitting. Removal of the remaining concrete forms from the bridge deck is also planned to continue.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor completed backfilling for the approach slabs and placed reinforcement bar for the east approach slab. Work progressed with the framing of the approach slabs and the framing for the sidewalk on the bridge deck.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to complete placing reinforcement bar for the approach slabs and, weather permitting, pour the concrete for the slabs. The removal of concrete forms from the bridge deck is also anticipated. Additionally, coordination with MCI will continue for the replacement and installation of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor poured the approach footings and began backfilling for the approach slabs. Additionally, reinforcement bar was placed for the sidewalk on the bridge deck, advancing the project’s structural and pedestrian elements.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to place reinforcement bar, grade, and pour the approach slabs. The concrete forms from the bridge deck are expected to be removed, and coordination with MCI will continue for the replacement and installation of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor completed adjustments to the reinforcement bar for the bridge deck and successfully poured the bridge deck. Note: the bridge is not anticipated to be available for use until summer 2025. Additionally, the contractor graded and framed the approach footings, preparing for further work on the bridge approaches.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to pour the approach footings and proceed with grading and pouring the approach slabs. Planned work will also include patching the retaining walls and placing temporary seed and blanket beyond the retaining walls for erosion control. Coordination with MCI will continue for the replacement of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.