Streetscape Coming to a Close Soon

Today’s Crozet Streetscape update, via email:

The following progress was made last week:

All remaining crosswalks were completed.

All remaining mulching was completed.

The following items are scheduled through the end of the project:

Final striping and signage installation are scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday.

A Substantial Completion inspection will be held with VDOT the first week of November.

Substantial Completion is officially November 18th and Final Completion is December 18th.

For more information on the Crozet Streetscape project, visit www.albemarle.org/crozetstreetscape.

I hear they’re going to do a grand opening/ribbon cutting party …

October 9, 2014October 9, 2014

Streetscape Update – 9 October 2014

Via email –

The following progress was made this week:

• Approximately 7½ of the 12 total number of crosswalks are installed.
• Several crosswalk base slabs were poured too high. The contractor demolished and replaced a portion of these at 3 locations and will complete the rest of the repairs at no additional cost to the County.
• All shrubs and ground cover were installed throughout. Roughly ½ of the mulching is complete.

The following items are scheduled through the end of the project:

• Crosswalk paver installation will be completed next week, barring weather delays.
• Final mulching should be completed in the next day or two. Shrubs south of Tabor will be installed next week. These two items will conclude landscaping activities.
• Final striping is scheduled to occur tomorrow. Any striping not completed will be rescheduled in the next two weeks.
• Substantial completion is officially November 18th but is expected to occur during the month of October.

For more information on the Crozet Streetscape project, visit www.albemarle.org/crozetstreetscape.

October 4, 2014

Streetscape Update – 4 October 2014

via email: (Personally, I’d be Ok with no striping – it’s cleaner 🙂 )

The following progress was made this week:

Pavers for approximately 3-1/2 of the 12 total crosswalks (!) (italics & ! added by me – jd) were installed.
Several crosswalk base slabs were poured too high. The contractor demolished and replaced a portion of these at two locations and will complete the rest of the repairs next week at no additional cost to the County. (bolding mine – jd)
All street trees were installed and one species of shrub was installed throughout.
Approximately half of the curb plates were installed.

The following items are scheduled through the end of the project:

Crosswalk paver installation will continue next week and take another week to 2 weeks to complete.
Landscaping will continue and be completed next week.
Final striping is expected to occur in the next week.
Remaining railings are expected to be installed next week.
Final signage is expected to be completed in the next 1-2 weeks.
Substantial completion is officially November 18th but is expected to occur during the month of October.

All Streetscape updates.

September 22, 2014September 24, 2014

Streetscape Update – 22 September 2014

Update 24 September with a few photos taken this morning:

Despite it seeming as if little has been happening, we’re awfully close to the finish …

via email:

Traffic Notice

Final asphalt installation will proceed this week with the following schedule:
• Tuesday, September 23, 2014 – Milling of all streets will be completed.
• Wednesday, September 24th – Final asphalt work on all streets will be completed.
• Thursday, September 25th – Temporary striping will be completed.

Final/permanent striping will be completed within 14 days of final paving.

Crozet Streetscape Construction Updates

The following progress was made last week:
• All concrete repairs were completed.

The following items are scheduled through the end of the project:
• Crosswalk paver installation is scheduled to start next Monday, September 29, and take 3-4 days to complete.
• Landscaping has been delayed one (1) week due to dry weather. Planting is now scheduled to begin next week and will take approximately two weeks to complete.
• Substantial completion is officially November 18th but is expected to occur during the month of October.

For more information on the Crozet Streetscape project, visit www.albemarle.org/crozetstreetscape.

September 12, 2014September 12, 2014

Streetscape Update 12 September 2014

via email:

Traffic Notice:

Please be aware of the temporary “bumps” at each crosswalk. “Bump Ahead” signs have been posted to warn motorists of the changing road conditions. Please drive slowly, remain alert and drive/walk carefully when traveling through the construction zone. Thank you for your patience and courtesy to motorists, pedestrians, and workers during this difficult phase of construction.

Crozet Streetscape Construction Updates:

The following progress was made last week:
Continue reading “Streetscape Update 12 September 2014”

August 30, 2014August 30, 2014

Steetscape Update 30 August 2014 – Crosswalks & Native Plants

via email:

PROJECT UPDATE:

TRAFFIC NOTICE:

Please note that we are in the process of installing crosswalks, which requires the installation of temporary “bumps” at each crosswalk. “Bump Ahead” signs have been posted to warn motoristsof the changing road conditions. Please drive slowly over these temporary bumps. Please remain alert and drive/walk carefully when traveling through the construction area. Thank you for your patience and courtesy to motorists, pedestrians and workers during this difficult phase of construction.

The following progress was made this past week:

– Installation of crosswalk base slabs at the Library Avenue and Jarman’s Gap Road intersections.
– A preliminary inspection occurred this past Wednesday.

The following items are scheduled through the end of the project:

– Base slabs for all crosswalks are scheduled to be completed next week, which will require several more days of metal plates covering the crosswalks while the concrete cures. Please drive slowly over the metal plates. “Steel Plate” signs will be posted to warn motorist of the changing road conditions.
– Final connection of light poles on the west side of Crozet Avenue to be completed in the next two weeks.
– Final project finishes include milling, final paving and striping to be completed in the next 2-4 weeks. Crosswalk paver installation will occur at the very end following final paving. Final paving will result in a smooth driving surface.
– Landscaping is scheduled to begin the week of September 22nd and will take approximately 2 weeks to complete.

As part of the County’s native landscaping initiative, 100% of the plantings on this project will be native plants. The use of native plants can result in the following benefits:

· Reduce long term maintenance costs
· Reduce water usage
· Protect and enhance county biodiversity
· Improve urban habitat for non-urban birds and other important wildlife
· Reduce number of ‘urban bird vectors’ that carry the West Nile Virus, through increasing overall bird diversity, thus reducing West Nile Virus.
· Increase native pollinators for both agriculture and gardening
· Improve soil quality
· Promote the regional economic vitality through the production of local eco-types of our native plant varieties
· Meet LEED requirements
· Carry on the important historic legacy of Thomas Jefferson’s use of native plants For more information on native plants of Albemarle County, please visit www.albemarle.org/nativeplants.

August 26, 2014August 26, 2014

Streetscape Update – 26 August 2014

via email:

As previously advised, crosswalk installation across Crozet Avenue and Jarmans Gap Road started this week. This work requires the use of steel plates to cover the newly poured base slabs until the slabs cure in approximately one day. After the concrete cures the steel plates will be removed and asphalt wedges will be installed at each crosswalk, which will make travel through the area bumpy and slower than usual.

?Signage will be posted where steel plates are being used.

?This work should be complete within 2 to 3 weeks.

Please use caution and reduce your speed when driving through the area. Thank you for your patience during this last but important phase of construction.

For more information on the Crozet Streetscape project, visit www.albemarle.org/crozetstreetscape.

August 24, 2014August 24, 2014

Streetscape Update 24 August 2014

via email:

The following progress was made over the past two weeks:

• Installation of the remaining paver sidewalks.

• Wall installation at Morningside.

• Curb and sidewalk at The Square intersection.

• Base paving of the Library Avenue extension.

• Hand railing on the Pediatric building.

• Installation of crosswalk base slab at Library Avenue.

The following progress is anticipated in the next two weeks:

• Completion of base slabs for all crosswalks.

• Final connection of light poles on the west side of Crozet Avenue.

Crozet Avenue will be paved with the final surface course of asphalt after the crosswalk base slabs are completed. Crosswalk pavers will then be installed after final paving. It is anticipated that milling and installation of the surface asphalt layer will begin in the next 3-4 weeks and crosswalk pavers will be installed in the next 4-6 weeks.

?Landscaping is scheduled to begin within the next 4-6 weeks.?

?Please note that trash cans are for public use and that businesses should refrain from using the receptacles for business refuse.?

Please remain alert and drive/walk carefully when traveling through the construction zone. Thank you for your patience during this time of construction to improve the downtown Crozet area.

For more information on the Crozet Streetscape project, visit www.albemarle.org/crozetstreetscape.

July 18, 2014July 18, 2014