street division maintenance update
Office of Mayor Lawrence J. Morrissey
LEADING BOLDLY, WORKING TOGETHER
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mark Stockman Superintendent of Public Works Operations
DATE : August 20, 2015
Phone: 779 348-7260
STREET DIVISION MAINTENANCE UPDATE Week of August 24, 2015 thru August 28, 2015 STREET PATCHING: Supervisor: Harold Noble
779 348-7619
Street Division crews are currently patching potholes citywide both proactively and by citizen request. STREET SWEEPING: Supervisor: Harold Noble
779 348-7619
Spring residential street sweeping commenced on April 6, 2015 and was completed on May 29, 2015. Central Business District sweeping will continue throughout the summer and fall months. Residential sweeping will resume on or about mid-September and continue, weather permitting, thru completion. The Street Division wishes to thank all citizens for their cooperation and patience during this process. All Street Division Operations are dependent on existing weather conditions and are subject to change accordingly. Citizens are urged to approach Public Works Crews with caution and at a reduced speed that is below posted speed limits. The City of Rockford appreciates your continued patience and cooperation as we perform our Street Maintenance Activities. If questions arise, contact: Mark Stockman (779) 348-7631 Tim Hanson (815) 985-4635
Office of Mayor Lawrence J. Morrissey LEADING BOLDLY, WORKING TOGETHER
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 21, 2015
CONTACT INFORMATION: Matthew Vitner, P.E. City Engineer Phone: 779-348-7300 E-mail: [email protected]
CIP UPDATE
Jefferson Street Bridge: Column and Beam Repairs During the week of August 17, 2015 work is scheduled to begin on the Jefferson Street Bridge between Madison Street and the Rock River. The project involves completing structural repairs to the columns and beams in order to lengthen the life of the bridge. DURING THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT THE JEFFERSON STREET BRIDGE, LOWER JEFFERSON STREET, AND THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ACROSS THE ROCK RIVER WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC. On Wednesday August 19, 2015 lower Jefferson Street will be closed. On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 the Jefferson Street Bridge will be closed. A detour route will be posted. Construction is anticipated to last until mid-November 2015. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the inconvenience.
South Alpine Box Culvert Reconstruction – Project Status On Monday, July 27, 2015 reconstruction of the South Alpine Box Culvert started. The box culvert is located on Alpine Rd. north of Larson Avenue and just south of the Alpine Park entrance. During construction Alpine will remain open to one lane each direction. Traffic will be shifted to the west side of Alpine for the first stage of
construction. The north entrance of Alpine Park will close. The entrance and exit of Alpine Park will be redirected to the former south exit. The project should be complete by the beginning of December, 2015. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact project manager Martin Ruvolo at 779-348-7632.
Airport Drive and Falcon Road Roadway Reconstruction Project Airport Drive is currently closed from Lockheed Drive to Assembly Drive. Due to the heavy amounts of rain the area has experienced the last couple of days, the road opening date is being pushed back to the week of August 24, 2015. The section of road to be open will be from Lockheed Drive to Falcon Road. The roundabout will officially be open for drivers traveling on Airport Drive and Kishwaukee Street. The 2nd phase of construction is currently underway from Falcon Road to 6th Street. This section of roadway will be closed for another 8 weeks for roadway and railroad crossing reconstruction. No thru traffic will be allowed except for local businesses. A detour route will be posted for drivers traveling in the area. The Airport Drive reconstruction Project will include all roadway from Kishwaukee Street to Illinois 251 (11th Street). This reconstruction project will consist of pavement removal, excavation, concrete pavement, curb and gutter, median, landscaping, storm sewer installation, street lighting, traffic signal modernization, erosion control and new concrete pavement. Some notable improvements to the project will be constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Kishwaukee Street and Airport Drive, rail road crossing reconstruction and straightening out the road way east of the rail road crossing. It is anticipated that the Airport Drive Reconstruction Project will be completed by November 15, 2015. Falcon Road is currently closed from Airport Drive to Samuelson Rd and is anticipated to be back open the week of August 24, 2015. No thru traffic will be allowed except for local businesses. A detour route will be posted for drivers traveling in the area. Shoulder road work will also resume on Falcon Road so drivers should use caution while traveling this route. The Falcon Road Reconstruction Project will include all roadways from New Milford School Road to Airport Drive, including intersection improvements at New Milford School Road, Samuelson Road and Airport Drive. The project will consist of pavement removal, reclaiming existing pavement, curb and gutter, ditch and water way improvements, reconstruction of business entrances, erosion control and new asphalt pavement. It is anticipated that Falcon Road will be completed by November 15, 2015.
Kishwaukee Street is currently closed from Airport Drive to Research Parkway and is anticipated to be back open the week of August 24, 2015. Drivers traveling on Kishwaukee Street will now have access to the roundabout at the Kishwaukee Street and Airport Drive Intersection. During construction, no thru traffic will be allowed except for local businesses. A detour route will be posted for drivers traveling in the area.
IL- 2 / South Main Street – Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Roadway Project (South of Pond Street to just North of Cedar Street) Construction work is currently underway and drivers are reminded to be alert for workers and changing traffic patterns. IDOT has closed most side streets along S. Main St from Clifton Ave to Montague St. The only roads that will be accessible are Ogilby Rd, Marchesano Dr and Knowlton St. Drivers should be prepared to use alternate routes when traveling this area. The project consists of pavement removal, excavation, roadway re-alignment, PCC pavement, HMA pavement, curb and gutter, landscaped median, multi-use path and sidewalk construction, storm sewer installation, landscaping, street lighting, traffic signal modernization and interconnection, pavement markings, erosion control, maintenance of traffic and all other necessary items to complete the improvements. The project completion date is late 2015. IDOT will be coordinating with all applicable governmental agencies throughout the project. The City will relay information as it becomes available. Drivers are reminded to obey work zone speed limits and to stay alert for workers when driving through the construction zone.
IL- 2 / South Main Street – Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Roadway Project (Beltline Road to 0.4 miles north of Harrison Avenue) Construction work is currently underway and drivers are reminded to be alert for workers and changing traffic patterns. The project consists of widening and resurfacing, pavement removal and replacement, adding lanes and a barrier median, curb and gutter, adding a bike path, providing right and left turn lanes, and installing lighting and traffic signals. IDOT will be coordinating with all applicable governmental agencies throughout the project. The City will relay information as it becomes available. Drivers are reminded to obey work zone speed limits and to stay alert for workers when driving through the construction zone.
Questions regarding these projects should be directed to Austin Crull in the Public Works Department at (779)-348-7610. Thank you for your consideration.
City Wide Sidewalk and ADA Repairs Package D– 2015 City Wide Sidewalk and ADA Repairs 2015 Package D has begun. Construction activities may include but are not limited to replacing sidewalk and ADA ramps, parkway restoration and other related work throughout the city at various locations beginning with the near Northwest side in Rockford. The necessary traffic control and signage will be posted. The City of Rockford appreciates your continued patience and cooperation during this work.
City Wide Sidewalk and ADA Repairs Package E– 2015 City Wide Sidewalk and ADA Repairs 2015 Package D has begun. Construction activities may include but are not limited to replacing sidewalk and ADA ramps, parkway restoration and other related work throughout the city at various locations beginning with the near Southeast side in Rockford. The necessary traffic control and signage will be posted. The City of Rockford appreciates your continued patience and cooperation during this work. Questions regarding these projects should be directed to Charles Englund (779-348-7614) at the Public Works Department. Thank you for your consideration.
City Wide Street Repairs Group N0. 4 – 2015 (Concrete Package) On June 1st, 2015 construction work began on the City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 4 – 2015 (Concrete Package) project. Work will consist of full width resurfacing with curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Alton Avenue – Hanson Street to Cannon Street 2) 12th Avenue – 28th Street to 29th Street 3) North Independence Avenue – West State Street to Mulberry Street Curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Garrett Lane Curb and Gutter – 6121 – 6129 Garrett Lane 2) North 6th Street Sidewalk – 215 North 6th Street
3) 2nd Street and Oak Street Traffic Circle 4) Lafayette Avenue Curb and Gutter – 2nd Street to 3rd Street 5) Spring Brook Road Sidewalk – Summerfield Drive to McFarland Road 6) Lapey Street Curb and Gutter – Roosevelt Road to Sandy Hollow Road 7) North Rockton Avenue Sidewalk – 903 North Rockton Avenue 8) Burton Street Curb and Gutter – Huffman Boulevard to Grant Avenue 9) Independence Avenue Curb and Gutter – West Jefferson Street to Andrews Street 10) Johnston Avenue Sidewalk – West State Street to Elm Street 11) Marvin Street Curb and Gutter – Green Street to Preston Street 12) Charlotte Drive Curb and Gutter – Fletcher Place to Newburg Road 13) Auburn Street Sidewalk – Sunset Avenue to Pierpont Avenue Brick paver repairs, curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) 5th Street – 18th Avenue to 20th Avenue Alley reconstruction with new concrete surface, curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, driveway approaches, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Alley 593 – 3400 Block of North Church Street to Alley 597 Concrete Patching and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Charles Street Concrete Patching – 20th Street to 22nd Street 2) Miscellaneous Concrete Patching to be determined by the City of Rockford For questions concerning these projects, please contact Steven Sumner at 779348-7645
City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 5 – 2015 (Residential) On August 3rd, 2015 construction work is scheduled to begin on the City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 5 – 2015 (Residential) project. The project includes full width resurfacing with curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps,
driveway approaches, pavement striping, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Boscobel Court from Bradley Road to Cul-de-sac 2) Burrmont Road from Parkview Avenue to Irvington Place 3) Camp Avenue from Hancock Street to Douglas Street 4) Franklin Place from Franklin Place to End of Franklin Place 5) Hill Street from Madison Street to River 6) National Avenue from Guard Street to Ellsworth Place 7) Pelham Road from Parkview Avenue to Irvington Place 8) Scottswood Road from Highcrest Road to Buckingham Drive 9) Cardigan Way from Windsong to Windsong 10) Kaiser Lane from Palo Verde Drive to Weaver Road 11) Lansdale Drive from Weymouth Drive to Haddon Place 12) Soland Drive from Thornberry Drive to Woodie Ranch Lane 13) Spring Lake Drive from Spring Brook Road to Weymouth Drive 14) St. Moritz Trail from High Point Drive to Innsbruck Drive 15) Fairview Avenue from Furman Street to Irving Avenue 16) Fairview Avenue from Soper Street to Alliance Street 17) Furman Street from Auburn Street to End of Furman Street 18) Garfield Drive from Elmwood Street to Kilburn Avenue 19) Parkside Avenue from Belden Street to End of Parkside Avenue 20) Rockwell Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Gilbert Avenue 21) Summerdale Avenue from Grenshaw Street to Kilburn Avenue 22) Sunnyside Avenue from Vermont Street to End of Sunnyside Avenue 23) Burton Street from Price Street to Ridge Avenue 24) Midway Drive from Huffman Boulevard to Rockton Avenue 25) Sharon Avenue from Ridge Avenue to Rockton Avenue 26) 28th Street from Harney Court to Wind Point Drive 27) 29th Street from 12th Avenue to Broadway 28) Harney Court from 28th Street to 29th Street 29) Oakdale Street from Newburg Road to Sovereign Boulevard 30) Sovereign Boulevard from Oakdale Street to Lynwood Street 31) Warren Road from Sovereign Boulevard to Forest View Avenue 32) Williamsburg Road from Arbutus Road to Norwich Drive 33) Briar Lane from Johns Woods Drive to End of Briar Lane 34) Camlin Avenue from Harlem Boulevard to Oxford Street 35) Cottage Grove Avenue from Oxford Street to Cumberland Avenue 36) Dorest Drive from Ramsgate Road to Alpine Road 37) Ellis Avenue from Douglas Street to Hancock Street 38) Wedel Avenue from Huffman Boulevard to Belmont Court 39) Chestnut Street from Avon Street to Tay Street 40) Fairview Avenue from Bluefield Street to Furman Street 41) Independence Avenue from Mulberry Street to West Jefferson Street
42) Lexington Avenue from Hudson Street to Liberty Street 43) West Jefferson Street from Irving Avenue to Oakley Avenue 44) West Jefferson Street from Central Avenue to Independence Avenue Bituminous Patching with curb and gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Prairie Street Patching from Madison Street to 1st Street 2) Fairview Avenue Patching from Central Avenue to Independence Avenue 3) North Avenue Patching from Ridge Avenue to Napoleon Street 4) Oakley Avenue Patching from Blaisdell Street to Fairview Avenue 5) 21st Street Patching at the Intersection of 21st Street and 13th Avenue 6) 22nd Street Patching from 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue 7) 30th Street Patching from Charles Street to Broadway 8) Alder Avenue Patching from Raven Street to Turner Street 9) Garrett Lane Patching from Mulford Road to Donna Drive 10) Parliament Place Patching from Regents Park Road to Regents Park Road 11) Raven Street Patching from Alder Avenue to Ridgeview Avenue 12) Shirley Road Patching from Morningside Drive to Hawthorne Avenue 13) Skylark Drive Patching from Fairview Boulevard to Cul-de-sac 14) Tallwood Avenue Patching from Pecan Street to Bluebird Street 15) Acorn Street Patching from Horsman Street to Kilburn Avenue 16) Waldo Street Patching from Chestnut Street to Preston Street 17) Ridge Avenue Patching from Auburn Street to Sharon Avenue\ Resurfacing of City parking lots, work must be done in two phases to allow continuous use of the parking lots at the following City parking lots: 1) Cedar Street Parking Lot – Parking Lot located at the City of Rockford Water Department Building between Cedar Street and Preston Street For questions concerning these projects, please contact Steven Sumner at 779348-7645
City Wide Street Repairs Group N0. 6 – 2015 (Alley Package) On August 24th, 2015 construction work is scheduled to begin on the City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 6 – 2015 (Alley Package) project. Work will consist of
alleyway resurfacing with curb and gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) 2nd Ward – Alley 102 from the 1400 Block of 19th Street to the 2300 Block of 13th Avenue 2) 2nd Ward – Alley 340 from the 2300 Block of Augusta Street to the 2300 Block of 2nd Avenue 3) 2nd Ward – Alley 342 from the 2300 Block of 2nd Avenue to the North 4) 2nd Ward – Alley 343 from the 1500 Block of 1st Avenue to the 0100 Block of 12th Street 5) 2nd Ward – Alley 351 from the 0100 Block of Smith Avenue to the West 6) 2nd Ward – Alley 352 from the 0100 Block of Prospect Street to the 0100 Block of Smith Avenue 7) 2nd Ward – Alley 354 from the 0100 Block of Gardiner Avenue to the East 8) 2nd Ward – Alley 668 from the 1900 Block of 7th Avenue to the 1900 Block of 8th Avenue 9) 2nd Ward – Alley 701 from the 2100 Block of Crosby Street to Alley 357 10) 2nd Ward – Alley 738 from the 2600 Block of Greenwood Avenue to the 2600 Block of Jackson Street 11) 2nd Ward – Alley 747 from Alley 741 to Alley 748 12) 3rd Ward – Alley 704 from the 0300 Block of Adams Street to Alley 711 13) 3rd Ward – Alley 711 from the 1200 Block of Benton Street to the 1200 Block of Crosby Street 14) 6th Ward – Alley 42 from the 1300 Block of Wills Avenue to the 1300 Block of Alton Avenue 15) 6th Ward – Alley 53 from the 1500 Block of Alton Avenue to Alley 54 16) 7th Ward – Alley 389 from the 1900 Block of Auburn Street to the 0800 Block of King Street 17) 7th Ward – Alley 1062 from the 3100 Block of Arline Avenue to the 3100 Block of Liberty Drive 18) 7th Ward – Alley 1089 from the 3100 Block of Sunnyside Avenue to the 3100 Block of Montrose Avenue 19) 7th Ward – Alley 1092 from the 2100 Block of Elmwood Street to the 3000 Block of Lawndale Avenue 20) 7th Ward – Alley 1093 from the 3100 Block of Gilbert Avenue to the 3100 Block of Sunnyside Avenue 21) 7th Ward – Alley 1094 from the 2200 Block of Kilburn Avenue to the 2200 Block of Elmwood Street
22) 7th Ward – Alley 1095 from the 3100 Block of Arcadia Terrace to the 3000 Block of Lawndale Avenue 23) 10th Ward – Alley 637 from the 2500 Block of Hooker Avenue to the 2500 Block of 2nd Avenue 24) 11th Ward – Alley 140 from the 0600 Block of 15th Avenue to the Railroad Tracks 25) 11th Ward – Alley 489 from the 1400 Block of Broadway to the 1400 Block of 12th Avenue 26) 11th Ward – Alley 495 from the 1400 Block of 11th Avenue to the 1400 Block of 12th Avenue 27) 11th Ward – Alley 503 from the 0500 Block of 7th Street to the 0500 Block of 8th Street 28) 12th Ward – Alley 538 from the 0400 Block of Harper Avenue to the 0400 Block of Brown Avenue 29) 12th Ward – Alley 547 from the 1000 Block of Brown Avenue to the 1000 Block of Van Wie Avenue 30) 12th Ward – Alley 553 from the 0400 Block of Brown Avenue to the 0400 Block of Van Wie Avenue 31) 12th Ward – Alley 578 from the 1100 Block of Pierce Avenue to the 1100 Block of Jonathan Avenue For questions concerning these projects, please contact Steven Sumner at 779348-7645
East State Street Streetscape - 2015 On August 24th, 2015 construction work is scheduled to begin on the East State Street Streetscape - 2015 project. Work will consist of various pavement curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, brick paver repairs, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed along East State Street from the East State Street Bridge over the Rock River to 1st Street. For questions concerning these projects, please contact Steven Sumner at 779348-7645
Office of Mayor Lawrence J. Morrissey
LEADING BOLDLY, WORKING TOGETHER
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mark Stockman Superintendent of Public Works Operations
DATE August 20, 2015
Phone: 779-348-7260
ARTERIAL PAVEMENT STRIPING ROCKFORD –Effective August 24, 2015 Beginning the week of 8/24/2015 through 8/28/2015, the Public Works Department will perform arterial pavement striping on the following roadways: 35th St. from Courtland to Linden Rd. Linden Rd. from Alpine to 35th St. E. State St. from Wyman St. to Water St. Eastrock Dr. from Harrison Ave. to 28th St. Kishwaukee St. from 1st Ave. to Airport Dr. Cessna Dr. from Beltline Rd. to the End New Milford School Rd. from 11th St to Falcon Rd. Blackhawk Rd. from 11th St. to Falcon Rd. 11th St. Service Rd. from Samuelson Rd. to Blackhawk Airport Dr. from Assembly Dr. to 11th St. Samuelson Rd. from Falcon Rd. to Trevor Cir. Linden Rd. from Alpine Rd. to 35th St. Harrison Ave. from Alpine Rd. to Bridge. Wesleyan Ave. from Ohio Pkwy to 20th St. 20th St. from Samuelson Rd. to State St. 7th Ave. from 20th St. to 1 Block West 18th St. from Charles St. to Broadway 15th Ave. from Main St. to 15th St.
Christina St. from 15th Ave. to Blackhawk Park Ave. Seminary St. from Blackhawk Park Ave. to Division St. Blackhawk Park Ave. from Christina St. to Seminary St. Division St. from Seminary St. to 1st St. 15th St. from Broadway to 23rd St. 18th Ave. from Christina to 15th St. 23rd Ave. from Kishwaukee to 20th St. 29th St. from East St. to Block South 5th Ave. from 7th St. to 11th St. 7th St. from 15th Ave. to 23rd Ave. 7th St. from 1st Ave. to Charles St. Eastmoreland Ave. from Broadway to Florida St. Parkside Dr. from Charles St. to One Block North Louisiana Rd. from Eastmoreland Ave. to Log Cabin St. Woodruff Ave. from 11th St. to Broadway The operation is dependent on existing weather conditions and is subject to change accordingly. Arterial pavement striping will continue during the months of July thru August. Citizens are urged to approach striping crews at a reduced speed that is below posted speed limits. Proceed with caution traveling into the lane adjacent to the pavement striper and maintain a safe distance. Changing lanes in close proximity to the pavement striping crew is not recommended. Recent changes in EPA Regulations have mandated that manufacturers remove solvent based driers from striping paint, thus creating extended drying times. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Any questions contact: Mark Stockman (779) 348-7631 Tim Hanson (779) 348-7646
LEADING BOLDLY, WORKING TOGETHER
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mark Stockman Superintendent of Public Works Operations
DATE : August 20, 2015
Phone: 779 348-7260
STREET DIVISION MAINTENANCE UPDATE Week of August 24, 2015 thru August 28, 2015 STREET PATCHING: Supervisor: Harold Noble
779 348-7619
Street Division crews are currently patching potholes citywide both proactively and by citizen request. STREET SWEEPING: Supervisor: Harold Noble
779 348-7619
Spring residential street sweeping commenced on April 6, 2015 and was completed on May 29, 2015. Central Business District sweeping will continue throughout the summer and fall months. Residential sweeping will resume on or about mid-September and continue, weather permitting, thru completion. The Street Division wishes to thank all citizens for their cooperation and patience during this process. All Street Division Operations are dependent on existing weather conditions and are subject to change accordingly. Citizens are urged to approach Public Works Crews with caution and at a reduced speed that is below posted speed limits. The City of Rockford appreciates your continued patience and cooperation as we perform our Street Maintenance Activities. If questions arise, contact: Mark Stockman (779) 348-7631 Tim Hanson (815) 985-4635
Office of Mayor Lawrence J. Morrissey LEADING BOLDLY, WORKING TOGETHER
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 21, 2015
CONTACT INFORMATION: Matthew Vitner, P.E. City Engineer Phone: 779-348-7300 E-mail: [email protected]
CIP UPDATE
Jefferson Street Bridge: Column and Beam Repairs During the week of August 17, 2015 work is scheduled to begin on the Jefferson Street Bridge between Madison Street and the Rock River. The project involves completing structural repairs to the columns and beams in order to lengthen the life of the bridge. DURING THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT THE JEFFERSON STREET BRIDGE, LOWER JEFFERSON STREET, AND THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ACROSS THE ROCK RIVER WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC. On Wednesday August 19, 2015 lower Jefferson Street will be closed. On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 the Jefferson Street Bridge will be closed. A detour route will be posted. Construction is anticipated to last until mid-November 2015. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the inconvenience.
South Alpine Box Culvert Reconstruction – Project Status On Monday, July 27, 2015 reconstruction of the South Alpine Box Culvert started. The box culvert is located on Alpine Rd. north of Larson Avenue and just south of the Alpine Park entrance. During construction Alpine will remain open to one lane each direction. Traffic will be shifted to the west side of Alpine for the first stage of
construction. The north entrance of Alpine Park will close. The entrance and exit of Alpine Park will be redirected to the former south exit. The project should be complete by the beginning of December, 2015. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact project manager Martin Ruvolo at 779-348-7632.
Airport Drive and Falcon Road Roadway Reconstruction Project Airport Drive is currently closed from Lockheed Drive to Assembly Drive. Due to the heavy amounts of rain the area has experienced the last couple of days, the road opening date is being pushed back to the week of August 24, 2015. The section of road to be open will be from Lockheed Drive to Falcon Road. The roundabout will officially be open for drivers traveling on Airport Drive and Kishwaukee Street. The 2nd phase of construction is currently underway from Falcon Road to 6th Street. This section of roadway will be closed for another 8 weeks for roadway and railroad crossing reconstruction. No thru traffic will be allowed except for local businesses. A detour route will be posted for drivers traveling in the area. The Airport Drive reconstruction Project will include all roadway from Kishwaukee Street to Illinois 251 (11th Street). This reconstruction project will consist of pavement removal, excavation, concrete pavement, curb and gutter, median, landscaping, storm sewer installation, street lighting, traffic signal modernization, erosion control and new concrete pavement. Some notable improvements to the project will be constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Kishwaukee Street and Airport Drive, rail road crossing reconstruction and straightening out the road way east of the rail road crossing. It is anticipated that the Airport Drive Reconstruction Project will be completed by November 15, 2015. Falcon Road is currently closed from Airport Drive to Samuelson Rd and is anticipated to be back open the week of August 24, 2015. No thru traffic will be allowed except for local businesses. A detour route will be posted for drivers traveling in the area. Shoulder road work will also resume on Falcon Road so drivers should use caution while traveling this route. The Falcon Road Reconstruction Project will include all roadways from New Milford School Road to Airport Drive, including intersection improvements at New Milford School Road, Samuelson Road and Airport Drive. The project will consist of pavement removal, reclaiming existing pavement, curb and gutter, ditch and water way improvements, reconstruction of business entrances, erosion control and new asphalt pavement. It is anticipated that Falcon Road will be completed by November 15, 2015.
Kishwaukee Street is currently closed from Airport Drive to Research Parkway and is anticipated to be back open the week of August 24, 2015. Drivers traveling on Kishwaukee Street will now have access to the roundabout at the Kishwaukee Street and Airport Drive Intersection. During construction, no thru traffic will be allowed except for local businesses. A detour route will be posted for drivers traveling in the area.
IL- 2 / South Main Street – Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Roadway Project (South of Pond Street to just North of Cedar Street) Construction work is currently underway and drivers are reminded to be alert for workers and changing traffic patterns. IDOT has closed most side streets along S. Main St from Clifton Ave to Montague St. The only roads that will be accessible are Ogilby Rd, Marchesano Dr and Knowlton St. Drivers should be prepared to use alternate routes when traveling this area. The project consists of pavement removal, excavation, roadway re-alignment, PCC pavement, HMA pavement, curb and gutter, landscaped median, multi-use path and sidewalk construction, storm sewer installation, landscaping, street lighting, traffic signal modernization and interconnection, pavement markings, erosion control, maintenance of traffic and all other necessary items to complete the improvements. The project completion date is late 2015. IDOT will be coordinating with all applicable governmental agencies throughout the project. The City will relay information as it becomes available. Drivers are reminded to obey work zone speed limits and to stay alert for workers when driving through the construction zone.
IL- 2 / South Main Street – Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Roadway Project (Beltline Road to 0.4 miles north of Harrison Avenue) Construction work is currently underway and drivers are reminded to be alert for workers and changing traffic patterns. The project consists of widening and resurfacing, pavement removal and replacement, adding lanes and a barrier median, curb and gutter, adding a bike path, providing right and left turn lanes, and installing lighting and traffic signals. IDOT will be coordinating with all applicable governmental agencies throughout the project. The City will relay information as it becomes available. Drivers are reminded to obey work zone speed limits and to stay alert for workers when driving through the construction zone.
Questions regarding these projects should be directed to Austin Crull in the Public Works Department at (779)-348-7610. Thank you for your consideration.
City Wide Sidewalk and ADA Repairs Package D– 2015 City Wide Sidewalk and ADA Repairs 2015 Package D has begun. Construction activities may include but are not limited to replacing sidewalk and ADA ramps, parkway restoration and other related work throughout the city at various locations beginning with the near Northwest side in Rockford. The necessary traffic control and signage will be posted. The City of Rockford appreciates your continued patience and cooperation during this work.
City Wide Sidewalk and ADA Repairs Package E– 2015 City Wide Sidewalk and ADA Repairs 2015 Package D has begun. Construction activities may include but are not limited to replacing sidewalk and ADA ramps, parkway restoration and other related work throughout the city at various locations beginning with the near Southeast side in Rockford. The necessary traffic control and signage will be posted. The City of Rockford appreciates your continued patience and cooperation during this work. Questions regarding these projects should be directed to Charles Englund (779-348-7614) at the Public Works Department. Thank you for your consideration.
City Wide Street Repairs Group N0. 4 – 2015 (Concrete Package) On June 1st, 2015 construction work began on the City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 4 – 2015 (Concrete Package) project. Work will consist of full width resurfacing with curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Alton Avenue – Hanson Street to Cannon Street 2) 12th Avenue – 28th Street to 29th Street 3) North Independence Avenue – West State Street to Mulberry Street Curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Garrett Lane Curb and Gutter – 6121 – 6129 Garrett Lane 2) North 6th Street Sidewalk – 215 North 6th Street
3) 2nd Street and Oak Street Traffic Circle 4) Lafayette Avenue Curb and Gutter – 2nd Street to 3rd Street 5) Spring Brook Road Sidewalk – Summerfield Drive to McFarland Road 6) Lapey Street Curb and Gutter – Roosevelt Road to Sandy Hollow Road 7) North Rockton Avenue Sidewalk – 903 North Rockton Avenue 8) Burton Street Curb and Gutter – Huffman Boulevard to Grant Avenue 9) Independence Avenue Curb and Gutter – West Jefferson Street to Andrews Street 10) Johnston Avenue Sidewalk – West State Street to Elm Street 11) Marvin Street Curb and Gutter – Green Street to Preston Street 12) Charlotte Drive Curb and Gutter – Fletcher Place to Newburg Road 13) Auburn Street Sidewalk – Sunset Avenue to Pierpont Avenue Brick paver repairs, curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) 5th Street – 18th Avenue to 20th Avenue Alley reconstruction with new concrete surface, curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, driveway approaches, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Alley 593 – 3400 Block of North Church Street to Alley 597 Concrete Patching and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Charles Street Concrete Patching – 20th Street to 22nd Street 2) Miscellaneous Concrete Patching to be determined by the City of Rockford For questions concerning these projects, please contact Steven Sumner at 779348-7645
City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 5 – 2015 (Residential) On August 3rd, 2015 construction work is scheduled to begin on the City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 5 – 2015 (Residential) project. The project includes full width resurfacing with curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps,
driveway approaches, pavement striping, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Boscobel Court from Bradley Road to Cul-de-sac 2) Burrmont Road from Parkview Avenue to Irvington Place 3) Camp Avenue from Hancock Street to Douglas Street 4) Franklin Place from Franklin Place to End of Franklin Place 5) Hill Street from Madison Street to River 6) National Avenue from Guard Street to Ellsworth Place 7) Pelham Road from Parkview Avenue to Irvington Place 8) Scottswood Road from Highcrest Road to Buckingham Drive 9) Cardigan Way from Windsong to Windsong 10) Kaiser Lane from Palo Verde Drive to Weaver Road 11) Lansdale Drive from Weymouth Drive to Haddon Place 12) Soland Drive from Thornberry Drive to Woodie Ranch Lane 13) Spring Lake Drive from Spring Brook Road to Weymouth Drive 14) St. Moritz Trail from High Point Drive to Innsbruck Drive 15) Fairview Avenue from Furman Street to Irving Avenue 16) Fairview Avenue from Soper Street to Alliance Street 17) Furman Street from Auburn Street to End of Furman Street 18) Garfield Drive from Elmwood Street to Kilburn Avenue 19) Parkside Avenue from Belden Street to End of Parkside Avenue 20) Rockwell Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Gilbert Avenue 21) Summerdale Avenue from Grenshaw Street to Kilburn Avenue 22) Sunnyside Avenue from Vermont Street to End of Sunnyside Avenue 23) Burton Street from Price Street to Ridge Avenue 24) Midway Drive from Huffman Boulevard to Rockton Avenue 25) Sharon Avenue from Ridge Avenue to Rockton Avenue 26) 28th Street from Harney Court to Wind Point Drive 27) 29th Street from 12th Avenue to Broadway 28) Harney Court from 28th Street to 29th Street 29) Oakdale Street from Newburg Road to Sovereign Boulevard 30) Sovereign Boulevard from Oakdale Street to Lynwood Street 31) Warren Road from Sovereign Boulevard to Forest View Avenue 32) Williamsburg Road from Arbutus Road to Norwich Drive 33) Briar Lane from Johns Woods Drive to End of Briar Lane 34) Camlin Avenue from Harlem Boulevard to Oxford Street 35) Cottage Grove Avenue from Oxford Street to Cumberland Avenue 36) Dorest Drive from Ramsgate Road to Alpine Road 37) Ellis Avenue from Douglas Street to Hancock Street 38) Wedel Avenue from Huffman Boulevard to Belmont Court 39) Chestnut Street from Avon Street to Tay Street 40) Fairview Avenue from Bluefield Street to Furman Street 41) Independence Avenue from Mulberry Street to West Jefferson Street
42) Lexington Avenue from Hudson Street to Liberty Street 43) West Jefferson Street from Irving Avenue to Oakley Avenue 44) West Jefferson Street from Central Avenue to Independence Avenue Bituminous Patching with curb and gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) Prairie Street Patching from Madison Street to 1st Street 2) Fairview Avenue Patching from Central Avenue to Independence Avenue 3) North Avenue Patching from Ridge Avenue to Napoleon Street 4) Oakley Avenue Patching from Blaisdell Street to Fairview Avenue 5) 21st Street Patching at the Intersection of 21st Street and 13th Avenue 6) 22nd Street Patching from 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue 7) 30th Street Patching from Charles Street to Broadway 8) Alder Avenue Patching from Raven Street to Turner Street 9) Garrett Lane Patching from Mulford Road to Donna Drive 10) Parliament Place Patching from Regents Park Road to Regents Park Road 11) Raven Street Patching from Alder Avenue to Ridgeview Avenue 12) Shirley Road Patching from Morningside Drive to Hawthorne Avenue 13) Skylark Drive Patching from Fairview Boulevard to Cul-de-sac 14) Tallwood Avenue Patching from Pecan Street to Bluebird Street 15) Acorn Street Patching from Horsman Street to Kilburn Avenue 16) Waldo Street Patching from Chestnut Street to Preston Street 17) Ridge Avenue Patching from Auburn Street to Sharon Avenue\ Resurfacing of City parking lots, work must be done in two phases to allow continuous use of the parking lots at the following City parking lots: 1) Cedar Street Parking Lot – Parking Lot located at the City of Rockford Water Department Building between Cedar Street and Preston Street For questions concerning these projects, please contact Steven Sumner at 779348-7645
City Wide Street Repairs Group N0. 6 – 2015 (Alley Package) On August 24th, 2015 construction work is scheduled to begin on the City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 6 – 2015 (Alley Package) project. Work will consist of
alleyway resurfacing with curb and gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, and structure repairs as needed at the following locations: 1) 2nd Ward – Alley 102 from the 1400 Block of 19th Street to the 2300 Block of 13th Avenue 2) 2nd Ward – Alley 340 from the 2300 Block of Augusta Street to the 2300 Block of 2nd Avenue 3) 2nd Ward – Alley 342 from the 2300 Block of 2nd Avenue to the North 4) 2nd Ward – Alley 343 from the 1500 Block of 1st Avenue to the 0100 Block of 12th Street 5) 2nd Ward – Alley 351 from the 0100 Block of Smith Avenue to the West 6) 2nd Ward – Alley 352 from the 0100 Block of Prospect Street to the 0100 Block of Smith Avenue 7) 2nd Ward – Alley 354 from the 0100 Block of Gardiner Avenue to the East 8) 2nd Ward – Alley 668 from the 1900 Block of 7th Avenue to the 1900 Block of 8th Avenue 9) 2nd Ward – Alley 701 from the 2100 Block of Crosby Street to Alley 357 10) 2nd Ward – Alley 738 from the 2600 Block of Greenwood Avenue to the 2600 Block of Jackson Street 11) 2nd Ward – Alley 747 from Alley 741 to Alley 748 12) 3rd Ward – Alley 704 from the 0300 Block of Adams Street to Alley 711 13) 3rd Ward – Alley 711 from the 1200 Block of Benton Street to the 1200 Block of Crosby Street 14) 6th Ward – Alley 42 from the 1300 Block of Wills Avenue to the 1300 Block of Alton Avenue 15) 6th Ward – Alley 53 from the 1500 Block of Alton Avenue to Alley 54 16) 7th Ward – Alley 389 from the 1900 Block of Auburn Street to the 0800 Block of King Street 17) 7th Ward – Alley 1062 from the 3100 Block of Arline Avenue to the 3100 Block of Liberty Drive 18) 7th Ward – Alley 1089 from the 3100 Block of Sunnyside Avenue to the 3100 Block of Montrose Avenue 19) 7th Ward – Alley 1092 from the 2100 Block of Elmwood Street to the 3000 Block of Lawndale Avenue 20) 7th Ward – Alley 1093 from the 3100 Block of Gilbert Avenue to the 3100 Block of Sunnyside Avenue 21) 7th Ward – Alley 1094 from the 2200 Block of Kilburn Avenue to the 2200 Block of Elmwood Street
22) 7th Ward – Alley 1095 from the 3100 Block of Arcadia Terrace to the 3000 Block of Lawndale Avenue 23) 10th Ward – Alley 637 from the 2500 Block of Hooker Avenue to the 2500 Block of 2nd Avenue 24) 11th Ward – Alley 140 from the 0600 Block of 15th Avenue to the Railroad Tracks 25) 11th Ward – Alley 489 from the 1400 Block of Broadway to the 1400 Block of 12th Avenue 26) 11th Ward – Alley 495 from the 1400 Block of 11th Avenue to the 1400 Block of 12th Avenue 27) 11th Ward – Alley 503 from the 0500 Block of 7th Street to the 0500 Block of 8th Street 28) 12th Ward – Alley 538 from the 0400 Block of Harper Avenue to the 0400 Block of Brown Avenue 29) 12th Ward – Alley 547 from the 1000 Block of Brown Avenue to the 1000 Block of Van Wie Avenue 30) 12th Ward – Alley 553 from the 0400 Block of Brown Avenue to the 0400 Block of Van Wie Avenue 31) 12th Ward – Alley 578 from the 1100 Block of Pierce Avenue to the 1100 Block of Jonathan Avenue For questions concerning these projects, please contact Steven Sumner at 779348-7645
East State Street Streetscape - 2015 On August 24th, 2015 construction work is scheduled to begin on the East State Street Streetscape - 2015 project. Work will consist of various pavement curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, brick paver repairs, drainage repairs, and structure repairs as needed along East State Street from the East State Street Bridge over the Rock River to 1st Street. For questions concerning these projects, please contact Steven Sumner at 779348-7645
Office of Mayor Lawrence J. Morrissey
LEADING BOLDLY, WORKING TOGETHER
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mark Stockman Superintendent of Public Works Operations
DATE August 20, 2015
Phone: 779-348-7260
ARTERIAL PAVEMENT STRIPING ROCKFORD –Effective August 24, 2015 Beginning the week of 8/24/2015 through 8/28/2015, the Public Works Department will perform arterial pavement striping on the following roadways: 35th St. from Courtland to Linden Rd. Linden Rd. from Alpine to 35th St. E. State St. from Wyman St. to Water St. Eastrock Dr. from Harrison Ave. to 28th St. Kishwaukee St. from 1st Ave. to Airport Dr. Cessna Dr. from Beltline Rd. to the End New Milford School Rd. from 11th St to Falcon Rd. Blackhawk Rd. from 11th St. to Falcon Rd. 11th St. Service Rd. from Samuelson Rd. to Blackhawk Airport Dr. from Assembly Dr. to 11th St. Samuelson Rd. from Falcon Rd. to Trevor Cir. Linden Rd. from Alpine Rd. to 35th St. Harrison Ave. from Alpine Rd. to Bridge. Wesleyan Ave. from Ohio Pkwy to 20th St. 20th St. from Samuelson Rd. to State St. 7th Ave. from 20th St. to 1 Block West 18th St. from Charles St. to Broadway 15th Ave. from Main St. to 15th St.
Christina St. from 15th Ave. to Blackhawk Park Ave. Seminary St. from Blackhawk Park Ave. to Division St. Blackhawk Park Ave. from Christina St. to Seminary St. Division St. from Seminary St. to 1st St. 15th St. from Broadway to 23rd St. 18th Ave. from Christina to 15th St. 23rd Ave. from Kishwaukee to 20th St. 29th St. from East St. to Block South 5th Ave. from 7th St. to 11th St. 7th St. from 15th Ave. to 23rd Ave. 7th St. from 1st Ave. to Charles St. Eastmoreland Ave. from Broadway to Florida St. Parkside Dr. from Charles St. to One Block North Louisiana Rd. from Eastmoreland Ave. to Log Cabin St. Woodruff Ave. from 11th St. to Broadway The operation is dependent on existing weather conditions and is subject to change accordingly. Arterial pavement striping will continue during the months of July thru August. Citizens are urged to approach striping crews at a reduced speed that is below posted speed limits. Proceed with caution traveling into the lane adjacent to the pavement striper and maintain a safe distance. Changing lanes in close proximity to the pavement striping crew is not recommended. Recent changes in EPA Regulations have mandated that manufacturers remove solvent based driers from striping paint, thus creating extended drying times. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Any questions contact: Mark Stockman (779) 348-7631 Tim Hanson (779) 348-7646
