Downtown Construction
Weekly Update - August 29, 2007

MAIN STREET UPDATE

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

ACCOMPLISHED

• Curbs were installed along West Main Street near Forest Avenue.
• Relocation of the sanitary sewer and gas line began for the new plaza area.
• The base course of asphalt was installed at the new intersection near the old Speedway lot.
• The underground conduit installation from the pull boxes to all of the individual buildings was completed.
• Installation began on the foundations for the new streetlights.
• Duke Energy began setting the poles to allow for the transition of utilities from overhead to underground.

OUTLOOK FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS:

• Installation of the curbing and base asphalt in the downtown area will be completed.
• Sanitary sewer and gas line relocation will be completed.
• Preparation work will begin on the grade for sidewalks and pavers.
• Installation of the storm sewers will be completed.
• Duke Energy will finish setting the new poles.

OTHER NOTES:

• Due to the Labor Day holiday, the contractor will be off Saturday and Monday.
• Since school started last Wednesday, the city has been monitoring morning and afternoon traffic to maintain flow.

MASON-MONTGOMERY ROAD PROJECT

ACCOMPLISHED THUS FAR:

• The gas main was installed. Crews are awaiting an air test prior to tying it in.
• The base course of asphalt was installed on the east side of Mason-Montgomery Road.
• Excavation and grading work continued on the west side of Mason-Montgomery Road.
• Duke Energy has started the relocation of the overhead electric lines to the new utility poles.

OUTLOOK FOR NEXT TWO WEEKS:

• Tie-ins and services for the gas line will be completed.
• Installation of the conduit will continue for the new street lighting.
• The installation of sidewalks will begin.
• Cincinnati Bell, Time Warner, and Embarq will relocate their overhead lines to the new utility poles.