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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 installed watermain along Tower Avenue from 4^th street to 6^th street and a second crew began installing sanitary sewer along Tower Avenue beginning at 4^th street and is working to the south.
•  Concrete sawing in front of buildings along the entire project length has been done in order to prep for future sidewalk removal.

Anticipated work schedule for the week of: May 13, 2013:

• Contractor will continue with sanitary sewer construction between 4th and 6th Street. The contractor anticipates having the watermain between 4^th street and 6^th street complete and will begin installing both permanent water and sewer services to buildings along this segment.
• It is expected that temporary watermain and services will be hooked up to buildings between 6^th street and 8^th so contractor can begin removing the existing watermain and installing the new watermain along Tower Avenue between 6^th street and 8^th street.
•  Another crew is scheduled to begin removing concrete pavement along Tower Avenue south of the railroad tracks and continue towards Belknap Street. 

• 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 10, 2013