Concrete Work to Begin on 18th Street, Main Street Terrace

Residents along 18th Street and Main Street Terrace were delivered official notices on Monday, May 22nd, 2023, about impending concrete work in their neighborhoods. After weeks of preliminary work and unfortunate delays due to heavy spring rains, contractors are finally preparing to move into the next phase of reconstruction for both roadways. From the notice:

Installation of new concrete curb, gutter, and driveway approaches are scheduled to begin on 5/30/2023 during construction working hours (7 am to 6 pm). Please have all vehicles removed from the street and driveways no later than 6 am on 5/30/2023. The curb and gutter will be laid using a machine and move quickly through the project. Any vehicles still on the street will be towed at owner’s expense once this process begins.

The concrete contractor will follow behind the machine to begin work on the driveway approaches. The contractor has estimated that they will be able to install all driveway approaches within 2-3 days after curb and gutter is completely installed. Driveways will be completely INACCESSIBLE while the concrete cures. Please be sure to move vehicles out of garages/driveways if you will need access to them during this time. Any vehicle left in a driveway must be clear of the saw cut line in the driveway by 3 ft or more. If a vehicle is left in the driveway too close to, or blocking the saw cut line, that driveway approach will be skipped. The saw cut line indicates the extent of replacement and concrete crews will need this space to complete work. The curing process lasts five days from the time that each individual driveway is poured. Driveways will be completely inaccessible during this curing process. If you have concerns about accessibility while concrete is curing, please reach out to City Staff. We will do our best to work out accommodations. Residents can reenter driveways after the City’s contractor, Killough, has replaced the rock ramp into the driveway. Entering your driveway before the ramp is installed will void the warranty on the newly poured concrete.

On-street parking after construction working hours will be available as long as vehicles are parked at least 2 feet from the new concrete curb and gutter. Any tire marks or bumps in the uncured concrete can undermine the integrity of the curb and gutter and cause ponding/drainage issues on the street. Do not walk on or place anything on the concrete during the five-day curing process.

As part of upgrading the drainage of this street and replacing curb and gutter, drainage lines for roof gutters, sump pump discharge, etc previously buried or ran to the street will need to be cut and moved back at least 5 ft from the new curb and if not already done.

We would also like to suggest that residents refrain from ordering nonessential deliveries (i.e. Amazon) while the concrete is curing. We understand this might not be a possibility for all residents and their needs.

Please feel free to reach out to City Staff with any questions on this project. Thank you again for your cooperation. We’re looking forward to the completion of this integral road reconstruction project!

CONTACT

Michele Silsbee
Director of Public Works
[email protected]
913-755-4525

Bret Glendening
Deputy City Manager
[email protected]
913-755-2146 x101