Ongoing Construction Projects
Monday, September 12, 2011
Project Status Report No. 20
This will be the last weekly update for the project since final paving is scheduled to be complete by the end of next week. As indicated in the report, the exact date for pavement marking has not been determined. Once the pavement marking and signs are in-place, the street can be re-opened.
Final paving will result in significant inconvenience for motorists and residents, especially for those that have not been using the detour route. The more traffic we can keep out of the area during paving, the better the final product will be and the sooner it will be complete. If anyone has ideas for getting the message out, please do so.
Summary of last week’s activities: - Completed installation of all new curb and gutter and pedestrian refuge islands.
- Completed installation of new sidewalk and driveway aprons.
- Continued with topsoil placement and restoration of grass on terrace areas between new curb and sidewalk east of Franklin Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week: - Complete all remaining fine grading of base course for new street.
- Complete all topsoil placement and terrace restoration.
- Place asphalt driveway patches in areas behind sidewalks (scheduled for Wednesday).
- Place lower layer of asphalt from Lynn Street to Amundson Parkway (scheduled for Thursday).
- Place upper/final layer of asphalt for entire project (scheduled for Friday).
- Place all new pavement markings (scheduled for Saturday or Monday September 19th).
Traffic Control Status: - The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Travel on East Main Street will be difficult during the paving scheduled next week. Residents and Motorists are encouraged to avoid travel on East Main Street from the railroad tracks to Chalet Drive during paving operations.
- The traffic control and detour will not be removed and East Main Street will not be opened to through traffic until all pavement marking and street signage is complete.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Project Status Report No. 19
Summary of last week’s activities:- Completed excavation and placement of base course for new street construction from Franklin Street to near Amundson Parkway.
- Completed installation of new sidewalk and driveway aprons on East Main Street from Lynn Street to Franklin Street.
- Began topsoil placement and restoration of grass on terrace areas between new curb and sidewalk from Lynn Street to Academy Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Install new curb and gutter on East Main Street from Franklin Street to Amundson Parkway.
- Begin grading, forming, and placement of new sidewalk and driveway aprons on East Main Street from Franklin Street to Amundson Parkway.
- Begin topsoil placement and restoration of grass on terrace areas between new curb and sidewalk from Academy Street to Amundson Parkway.
- Fine grade base course for paving between Lynn Street and Amundson Parkway.
- Begin lower course of asphalt pavement between Lynn Street and Franklin Street.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street is improving. The intersection is now graveled and available for emergency vehicle use. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
- Access to the Skaalen Home area will remain difficult next week due to construction activity at the East Main Street/Amundson Parkway intersection. Motorists destined for the Skaalen Home should use Vernon Street and either Franklin Street or Morris Street to cross East Main Street.
- Access to Kwik Trip and Harbor House will be difficult next few weeks due to construction activity at the East Main Street/Amundson Parkway intersection. A temporary driveway has been established for Kwik Trip and Harbor House just east of the Amundson Parkway intersection.
Project Completion:- The Contractor will be working longer hours and on Saturdays in order to complete the work as soon as possible.
- To minimize inconvenience to east side businesses and residents, the final paving of East Main Street will be completed in two phases. The first phase will extend from the railroad tracks to Morris Street and the second phase will extend from Morris Street to Chalet Drive. Final paving is scheduled for the week of September 12th. Following placement of all asphalt, new pavement markings will be applied. In order to obtain the best possible finished product and avoid pavement damage, motorists should avoid use of East Main Street during final paving and pavement marking operations. Motorists should use the Phase 2 detour route and only cross East Main Street at intersections where paving and pavement marking is not in progress.
- The Contractor has indicated they expect to have the project complete and reopened to traffic during the week on September 12th.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Project Status Report No. 18
Summary of last week’s activities:- Completed installation of all new sanitary sewer.
- Completed installation of all new water main.
- Completed installation of all new sewer and water laterals.
- Completed installation of all new storm sewer.
- Installed new curb and gutter on East Main Street from Lynn Street to Franklin Street.
- Began installation of new sidewalk and driveway aprons on East Main Street from Lynn Street to Franklin Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Complete excavation and placement of base course for new street construction from Franklin Street to Amundson Parkway.
- Install new curb and gutter on East Main Street from Franklin Street to Amundson Parkway.
- Begin grading, forming, and placement of new sidewalk and driveway aprons on East Main Street from Franklin Street to Amundson Parkway.
- Begin topsoil placement and restoration of grass on terrace areas between new curb and sidewalk.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. The intersection is now graveled and available for emergency vehicle use. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
- Access to the Skaalen Home area will be difficult during the next few weeks due to construction activity at the East Main Street/Amundson Parkway intersection. Motorists destined for the Skaalen Home should use Vernon Street and either Franklin Street or Morris Street to cross East Main Street.
- Access to Kwik Trip and Harbor House will be difficult during the next few weeks due to construction activity at the East Main Street/Amundson Parkway intersection. A temporary driveway has been established for Kwik Trip and Harbor House just east of the Amundson Parkway intersection.
Project Completion:- Final paving is tentatively planned for approximately September 9th through September 12th. Final paving will include placement of the upper layer of asphalt on the entire project from the railroad tracks to Amundson Parkway, likely in a west-to-east direction. Following placement of all asphalt, new pavement markings will be applied. In order to obtain the best possible finished product and avoid pavement damage, motorists should avoid use of East Main Street during final paving and pavement marking operations. Motorists should use the Phase 2 detour route.
- The Contractor has indicated they expect to have the project complete and reopened to traffic during the week of September 12th.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Project Status Report No. 17
Summary of last week’s activities:- Completed installation of new sanitary sewer from Franklin Street to South Henry Street.
- Completed installation of new sanitary sewer laterals and water services from Franklin Street to South Henry Street.
- Began spot sidewalk replacement on side streets.
- Began sidewalk replacement on East Main Street from Lynn Street to Franklin Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Complete sanitary sewer installation on East Main Street from South Henry Street east to Amundson Parkway. Sanitary sewer installation will then be complete.
- Complete installation of all remaining sanitary sewer laterals and water services. Residents will be notified in advance of all water service interruptions.
- Complete installation of new storm sewer at the East Main Street/Franklin Street intersection.
- Complete fire hydrant replacement and storm sewer construction at the intersection of East Main Street and Amundson Parkway.
- Begin excavation and placement of base course for new street construction east of Franklin Street.
- Install new curb and gutter on East Main Street from Lynn Street to Franklin Street.
- Begin grading, forming, and placement of new sidewalk and driveway aprons on East Main Street from Lynn Street to Franklin Street.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. The intersection is now graveled and available for emergency vehicle use. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
- Access to the Skaalen Home area will be difficult during the next few weeks due to construction activity at the East Main Street/Amundson Parkway intersection. Motorists destined for the Skaalen Home should use Vernon Street and either Franklin Street or Morris Street to cross East Main Street.
- Access to Kwik Trip and Harbor House will be difficult during the next few weeks due to construction activity at the East Main Street/Amundson Park way intersection. A temporary driveway will be established for Kwik Trip and Harbor House just east of the Amundson Parkway intersection.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Skaalen Home Access Route
During the final stage of construction, access to Skaalen Home will be via Morris Street or Franklin Street while Amundson Parkway is not available. We’ll try to work with the contractor to make it clear if Morris Street or Franklin Street should be used on a particular day as it will depend on the progress of street construction activity. This route will not be posted with construction signs.
Map of Skaalen Home access routes 
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
We reviewed the schedule for the remaining work on East Main Street with Daryl Fox of R.T. Fox Contractors. According to Daryl, they expect to be complete with East Main Street by Friday September 9th barring any extended period of wet weather. This allows time for terrace restoration, surface course paving (including additional paving for street department from Amundson Parkway to Chalet Drive), and pavement markings.
The Contractor will be working on the West Main Street sanitary sewer replacement as the next highest priority once the utility construction on East Main Street is completed. The Contractor will then be working on various manhole replacements throughout the City.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Project Status Report No. 16
Summary of last week’s activities:- Completed installation of new storm sewer on East Main Street from Academy Street to Franklin Street
- Completed excavation for subgrade and placement of new base course from Academy Street to Franklin Street
- Began sanitary sewer installation east of Franklin Street
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Complete sanitary sewer installation on East Main Street from Franklin Street east to North Henry Street.
- Complete installation of new sanitary sewer and water service laterals on East Main Street from Franklin Street to North Henry Street. Residents will be notified in advance of any water service interruptions.
- Begin spot replacement of sidewalk on side streets.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. The intersection is now graveled and available for emergency vehicle use. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
Friday, August 05, 2011
Project Status Report No. 15
Summary of last week’s activities:- Began installation of new storm sewer on East Main Street from Academy Street to Franklin Street.
- Completed excavation for subgrade and placement of new base course from Church Street to Academy Street
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Complete storm sewer installation at East Main Street/Franklin Street intersection.
- Complete excavation for subgrade and placement of new base course for new street between Academy Street and Franklin Street.
- Likely begin sanitary sewer installation east of Franklin Street.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. The intersection is now graveled and available for emergency vehicle use. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Project Status Report No. 14
Summary of last week’s activities:- Completed all connections between existing and new water mains west of Franklin Street.
- Completed installation of new storm sewer at East Main Street/Academy Street intersection
- Placed temporary asphalt ramping at castings in Phase 1 area.
- Completed excavation of subgrade and placement of base course for new street between Lynn Street and Church Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Install new storm sewer at Church Street intersection and on East Main Street from Academy Street to Franklin Street.
- Complete excavation of subgrade and placement of new base course for new street between Church Street and Franklin Street.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Project Status Report No. 13
Summary of last week’s activities:- Installed new sanitary sewer on East Main Street from Academy Street to Franklin Street.
- Completed installation of new sewer laterals and water services on East Main Street from Academy Street to Franklin Street.
- Began removal of concrete sidewalk, driveways, and curb and gutter on East Main Street from Lynn Street to Church Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Make final connections between new water main and existing water main at intersection of Church Street and East Main Street. Residents will be notified in advance of all water service outages.
- Install storm sewer on East Main Street from Academy Street to Church Street.
- Begin excavation for subgrade and placement of new base course for new street between Lynn Street and Academy Street.
- Possibly begin sanitary sewer installation east of Franklin Street.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Project Status Report No. 12
Summary of last week’s activities:- Installed new sanitary sewer on Academy Street and on East Main Street from Church Street to Lynn Street.
- Completed installation of new sewer laterals and water services on East Main Street from Church Street to Lynn Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Continue with sanitary sewer installation on East Main Street from Academy Street to Franklin Street.
- Continue with installation of sewer laterals and water services concurrently with sanitary sewer installation. Residents will be notified in advance of all water service outages.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Project Status Report No. 11
Summary of last week’s activities:- Installed new sanitary sewer on Academy Street and on East Main Street from Academy Street to Church Street.
- Began installation of new sewer laterals and water services.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Continue with sanitary sewer installation on East Main Street from Academy Street to Lynn Street followed by sanitary sewer installation on East Main Street from Academy Street to Franklin Street
- Continue with installation of sewer laterals and water services. Residents will be notified in advance of all water service outages.
- Begin storm sewer installation on East Main Street between Church Street and Franklin Street.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Additional signage requested by Stoughton Hospital has been implemented.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Project Status Report No. 10
Summary of last week’s activities:- Installed new water main from Franklin Street to North Henry Street
- Began installation of new water services
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Install new water main on Academy Street south of East Main Street. Residents will be notified in advance of all water service outages.
- Begin sanitary sewer installation on Academy Street
- Continue with sanitary sewer installation on East Main Street from Academy Street to Lynn Street followed by sanitary sewer installation on East Main Street east of Academy Street.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Additional signage requested by Stoughton Hospital will be implemented soon.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Project Status Report No. 9
Summary of last week’s activities:- Removed asphalt pavement as far east as Henry Street
- Installed new water main from Lynn Street to Franklin Street
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Continue with installation of new water main from Franklin Street to North Henry Street.
- Begin sanitary sewer installation on Academy Street and East Main Street from Academy Street to Lynn Street
- Water service outages are expected next week to allow water main tie-ins. Residents will be notified of water service outages.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Additional signage has been requested by Stoughton Hospital. This request has been forwarded to the Contractor for implementation.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Project Status Report No. 8
Summary of last week’s activities:- Phase 2 traffic control is now in place. The official US 51 detour remains in place.
- Completed lower layer of asphalt pavement in Phase 1. The Phase 1 area is now open to local traffic.
- Removed pavement in the western portion of the Phase 2 area.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Begin Phase 2 utility construction with water main on East Main Street east of Lynn Street.
- Water service outages are expected late next week to allow water main tie-ins. Residents will be notified of water service outages.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 2 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Additional signage has been requested by the hospital for traffic coming from the west. This request has been forwarded to the Contractor for implementation.
- Access to the hospital via Academy Street/East Main Street/Church Street will be difficult during the next several weeks. Motorists destined for the hospital should follow the posted hospital access route.
Monday, June 13, 2011
To: E. Main St. Residents and Businesses
From: R. T. Fox Contractors
Paving is scheduled for Monday, June 13 on Phase 1 of the reconstruction. If that holds true, we will begin Phase 2 on Tuesday, June 14. East Main Street will be closed from Lynn Street to North Henry Street. The street will be closed to thru traffic; you will be able to access your driveway from one end or another for most of the project. There will be occasional water shutoffs for new connections. You will be notified the day prior to any shutoffs. You will not have access to your driveways when new curb, driveways and sidewalk are poured.
Phase 2 is scheduled to be completed August 10. Phase 3 will be from N. Henry to Amundson Parkway. That section will begin in late August and be completed August 10. For any questions regarding this project, call Daryl Fox (608) 751-1988.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Project Status Report No. 7
Summary of last week’s activities:
- Phase 1 traffic control and detour remains in effect.
- Completed all curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway apron construction in Phase 1
- Completed terrace restoration in Phase 1
- Completed fine grading of base course in Phase 1 in preparation for paving activities
- Notified residents in Phase 2 area of upcoming work
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Place lower layer of new asphalt pavement (currently scheduled for Wednesday, June 15th)
- Implement Phase 2 traffic control plan
- Begin Phase 2 construction with sanitary sewer on Academy Street and water main on East Main Street east of Lynn Street
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 1 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week until paving is completed
- The Phase 2 traffic control plan is attached for reference . As requested by Stoughton Hospital, signage for a hospital access route utilizing Vernon Street, Academy Street, Park Street, and Lynn Street will be implemented. Hospital traffic from the west will use East Main Street to Lynn Street.
- During Phase 2, the completed Phase 1 area will be open to hospital and local traffic ONLY.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Project Status Report No. 6
Summary of last week’s activities:- Phase 1 traffic control and detour is in effect.
- Completed all sidewalk construction in Phase 1 area except a few
phased driveway openings
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Finish remaining curb and gutter and sidewalk in Phase 1
- Finish grading base course and casting adjustment to finished grade
- Complete the lower course of paving for Phase 1 Thursday or Friday
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 1 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week
Friday, May 27, 2011
Project Status Report No. 5
Summary of last week’s activities:- Phase 1 traffic control and detour is in effect.
- Completed all curb and gutter construction in Phase 1 area except a few phased driveway openings.
- Began grading, forming, and placement of concrete sidewalks on north side of East Main Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Finish remaining curb and gutter in Phase 1.
- Construct pedestrian island at Lynn Street intersection.
- Continue placing new sidewalk and driveway aprons in Phase 1.
- Begin placing topsoil in terraces of Phase 1 area.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 1 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Resident access to driveways will be restricted during installation of new curb and gutter and driveway aprons.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Access routes to Stoughton Hospital during Phase Two of the construction have been published. Click here to view . Hospital road signs will be posted at major intersections throughout town and along the detour route during Phase Two, which is scheduled to begin in late June.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Project Status Report No. 4
Summary of last week’s activities:- Phase 1 traffic control and detour is in effect.
- Completed all underground utility construction in Phase 1 area.
- Completed street excavation and base course placement from Hillside Avenue to Lynn Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Install new curb and gutter in Phase 1 area from railroad tracks to Lynn Street
- Prepare Phase 1 area for new sidewalk and driveway aprons
- Begin installation of new sidewalk and driveway aprons in Phase 1 area
- No work is allowed on Friday May 26th
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 1 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- Resident access to driveways will be restricted during installation of new curb and gutter and driveway aprons.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Project Status Report No. 3
Summary of last week’s activities:- Phase 1 traffic control and detour is in effect. Signs indicating “No Trucks” have been added to address semi traffic that is not using the detour and to assist the police department with enforcement actions.
- Completed Phase 1 storm sewer from the railroad tracks to Hillside Avenue.
- Completed street excavation and base course placement from railroad tracks to Hillside Avenue.
- Prepared construction site for increased traffic during Syttende Mai weekend.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Finish Phase 1 sanitary sewer
- Connect new water main to existing water main at Lynn Street intersection. Residents will be notified of water service outages.
- Continue with Phase 1 sewer and water lateral installation. Residents will be notified of water service outages.
- Begin street excavation from Hillside Avenue to Lynn Street.
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 1 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- The City will implement a temporary detour route for Syttende Mai weekend. The temporary detour will use CTH N and CTH B to route US 51 through traffic around the City of Stoughton.
- The City will make the existing detour route through the south side of the City of Stoughton inactive during Syttende Mai weekend. The official detour route will be put back into service on Sunday evening.
Monday, May 09, 2011
Project Status Report No. 2
Summary of this week’s activities:- Phase 1 traffic control and detour is in effect.
- Completed Phase 1 water main from railroad tracks to Lynn Street.
- Completed approximately 75% of the Phase 1 sanitary sewer from the railroad tracks to Lynn Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Finish Phase 1 storm sewer
- Continue with Phase 1 sewer and water lateral installation. Residents will be notified of water service outages.
- Complete removal of existing street from railroad tracks to Hillside Avenue and place base course.
- Prepare construction site for increased traffic during Syttende Mai weekend.
- Contractor does not plan to work on Friday, May 13th
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 1 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- The City will implement a temporary detour route for Syttende Mai weekend. The temporary detour will use CTH N and CTH B to route US 51 through traffic around the City of Stoughton.
- The City will make the existing detour route through the south side of the City of Stoughton inactive during Syttende Mai weekend.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Project Status Report No. 1
Summary of this week's activities:- Phase 1 traffic control and detour including requested changes is in effect.
- Contractor started work on April 25th with pavement removal in the Phase 1 area.
- Contractor started water main installation in the Phase 1 area on April 27th beginning at the railroad tracks and continuing to Lynn Street.
Summary of Contractor’s plans for next week:- Test Phase 1 water main and make tie-in at Lynn Street. Installation of new water services may begin mid- to late next week. Residents will be notified of water service outages.
- Begin sanitary sewer installation from railroad tracks east to Lynn Street
- Begin storm sewer installation from railroad tracks east to Lynn Street
Traffic Control Status:- The Phase 1 traffic control plan will remain in effect next week.
- During water main connections at Lynn Street, the intersection of Lynn Street and Main Street will be closed to all traffic.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Stoughton Construction Project To Start
$1.2 Million Project Will Replace, Rebuild Parts Of Downtown
Updated: 12:17 am CDT April 25, 2011
STOUGHTON, Wis. -- Sunday morning, traffic breezed through Hwy. 51 in Stoughton. But along the side of the road sat signs waiting to be put up ahead of a major construction project that will tear up parts of Main Street in Stoughton beginning Monday. "It’s a major dig project. Weather cooperates, certainly we're looking at the middle of August," said Bob Kardasz of Stoughton Utilities.
The $1.2 million project will replace a water main, sewer, curbs, and gutters, and will rebuild the street just east of downtown.
Construction will be split into two phases. The first will close Main Street from the railroad tracks, east to Lynn Street, about a stretch of two blocks. The detour will take drivers a few blocks out of the way, but they'll still have full access to downtown businesses. Once the first phase is completed, the second phase will close Main Street from Lynn east to Amundsen Parkway.
"This is our eastern gateway. I know that the residents and the people that come into town are going to like what they see when it's done," said Kardasz. "If it needs to be done, it needs to be done. There's not a lot we can do," said Russell Olmstead. Olmstead lives right in the middle the construction zone.
He said it is better he and his dog need a detour to take a walk than detour traffic around local stores. "I’d prefer to have the residences than the businesses cut off, absolutely. It is a little inconvenience for me. We park on the side streets, but we're not looking to lose money out of it," said Olmstead.
City officials recognize construction can be a headache, but said the payoff will be worth it.
"They'll have to be patient right now for the next few months," said Kardasz. Officials planned detours to keep access to the hospital and a manufacturing facility open throughout the project.
Source: Channel3000.com.
Friday, April 22, 2011
We were told this afternoon that the State Historical Society approval letter was mailed to DNR Thursday, April 21. The DNR representative will be out of the office Friday, April 22, so they won’t be able to process the permit until Monday afternoon.
We anticipate receiving the permit sometime on Monday April 25th. We will finalize the traffic control, install erosion control, and begin pavement removal beginning Monday April 25th. We wil not disturb any base course material under the pavement until the permit is in hand. We will then post the permit on-site before continuing with construction.
Also, please note that additional archaeological investigation and approvals will be needed before the sewer replacement work on West Main Street can begin. We will notify you once we have the necessary approvals, but don’t plan on doing this work until later on in the project.
Friday, April 22, 2011
East Main Street construction project summary:- East Main Street will be closed to thru traffic from the railroad tracks east to Lynn Street starting Monday April 25 at 7:00 a.m. Work on the this phase of the project will last approximately 5 weeks. Any questions regarding the closure should be directed to Daryl Fox at R.T. Fox Contractors, Inc.(608-751-1988).
- The detour map in the Courier Hub this week was an outdated version. That map was prepared last fall before the Chamber requested separate car and truck detours to make businesses on Main Street more accessible. The map for Phase 1 is here . The Phase 2 map is here .
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Please note:
The detour map printed in the April 21 Stoughton Courier Hub newspaper was an old version. That map was prepared last fall before the Chamber of Commerce requested separate car and truck detours. The March 24, 2011 updated maps show the detour route included in the contract documents for both phases of the project.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
RE: E. Main St. Reconstruction
Project Start Up
Dear E. Main St. Area Residents and Businesses,
The purpose of this letter is to notify you of the start up of the E. Main St. Reconstruction Project. We are presently waiting on the final permits to be issued by the State of Wisconsin. These permits should arrive anytime now. Our work will begin when we have permits in hand.
The first phase of the project will be from Lynn St. going west to the railroad tracks. This section of street will be closed to thru traffic. Homeowners will be able to access their driveways at all times except when construction is directly in front of homes and when new curb, sidewalk and driveways are poured.
We will be replacing the sewer, water and storm sewer pipes. When we install the new water lines, there will be periods of water shut off to make connections. You will be notified the day prior to any shut offs with door tags.
For any questions regarding this project, call Daryl Fox, R.T. Fox Contractors, Inc. at 608 751 1988.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
The archeologist will forward his report of no significant findings to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) today or tomorrow. The WDNR is then scheduled to issue their findings and permit(s) that are required for the project to proceed.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
During Phase 1, the segment of East Main Street from the railroad tracks to Lynn Street will be closed to all but local traffic (local traffic is generally considered residents that live on the street, subject to enforcement by the police department). One lane of traffic will not be kept open in the construction zone. During Phase 1, traffic headed for the hospital from the east side of town will not be impacted as East Main Street from Amundson to Church Street will be open. Traffic headed to the hospital from the west side of town will need to follow the detour route (Fourth Street/South Street/Academy Street). During this phase, it may best to locate the Hospital Access signs at Main/Fourth, Fourth/South, South/Dunkirk, and Academy/South.
Once the contractor has paved the Phase 1 area, they can begin work in the Phase 2 area. At this point, Phase 1 will be opened to local traffic headed for the hospital from the west (via Lynn Street). One lane of traffic will not be kept open in the Phase 2 construction zone, but the contractor will be required to keep intersections passable for north-south traffic. During Phase 2, the location of the Hospital Access signs will need to be flexible based on the status of the construction work. I would expect traffic headed for the hospital from the east to come in on East Main Street to Amundson Parkway, and then to Giles Street. Hospital Access signs would probably be best at these intersections. We'd probably need to maintain Hospital Access signs at Dunkirk/Academy and South/Dunkirk as well.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Project phases, detour routes, and signage plans:
Monday, November 1, 2010
To Residents and Businesses along the East Main Street Corridor:
Re: East Main Street Utility and Street Reconstruction, Stoughton Utilities/City of Stoughton
Dear Sir/Madam:
Stoughton Utilities and the City of Stoughton are planning to reconstruct East Main Street from the railroad tracks crossing to just east of North Henry Street in 2011. The project is currently in the preliminary design phase. This letter will summarize the currently anticipated scope and schedule of the project.
Sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer within the project area will be replaced. New sanitary sewer laterals and water services will be installed for each property at no cost to the property owner. Following completion of utility construction, the street will be reconstructed. Street reconstruction will include new base course, curb and gutter, driveway aprons, and asphalt pavement. Significant sidewalk replacement will also be included in the project. In accordance with City policy, property owners will be assessed for a portion of the curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway apron replacement costs.
We anticipate construction of the project to begin in mid-to late March 2011 (weather permitting) and be completed by late July 2011.
Main Street within the project area will be closed during construction. A detour route for through traffic on Main Street/US 51 will be established. Provisions for local traffic access to individual properties, businesses, and Stoughton Hospital will be made.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to contact me at (608) 877-7423 or by e-mail at RKardasz@stoughtonutilities.com.
Sincerely,
STOUGHTON UTILITIES
Robert P. Kardasz, P.E.
Utilities Director
For more information about this or any other construction projects,
please contact us.