Lafayette Avenue Update

by | Sep 8, 2015 | Water Projects

  • On July 29, 2015 the contractor began field work. Lafayette Avenue closed to thru traffic between Patterson Avenue/Chicago Street and Powell Street for Lafayette Ave Project overviewinstallation of storm and sanitary sewer structures.
  • Contractor is currently installing storm sewer structures and pipe on Lafayette Avenue between Progress Street and Patterson Avenue, and at Henry Street and Franklin Street.
  • New sanitary sewer installed on Lafayette Avenue between Progress Street and Franklin Street.
  • It is anticipated that Lafayette Avenue at Prairie Creek Bridge will open to thru traffic by September 18th.
  • Lane restrictions on Lafayette Avenue between Hoy Avenue/W. Royal Street are expected to begin on September 10th. One lane of traffic will remain open with traffic control officers.
  • Lane restrictions on Lafayette Avenue between Riley Road and Hoy Avenue/W. Royal Street are scheduled for early/mid-October.
  • Conflicts with existing utilities have created some delays, but the project is still anticipated to be completed by the end of November as planned.