June 15, 2012 - Summer transportation and utilities construction ramps up

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Summer transportation and utilities construction ramps up

As the summer season progresses, additional construction may be noticeable to those traveling around Boulder as the city continues to improve the community’s transportation and utilities infrastructure. Although construction projects happen throughout the year, the city schedules more work during the summer months to take advantage of warmer temperatures, longer days and less traffic. During summer 2012, construction crews will be working to replace aging waterlines, resurface city streets and improve travel options.

All active projects and the associated traffic impacts will be updated weekly at www.boulderconezones.net. Some of the major summer construction projects with potential traffic impacts are summarized below. 

2012 Street Resurfacing Projects

The city’s annual street resurfacing projects began in May and will continue through the fall. More than 60 city streets are targeted for either chip seal, resurfacing (overlay) or reconstruction in 2012. View a list and map of streets planned for resurfacing and reconstruction. 

In general, these projects will involve daytime traffic impacts, intermittent lane or road closures, and parking restrictions. More streets are scheduled for resurfacing than in past summers as a result of the 2011 voter-approved Capital Improvement Bond; however, budgeting and project coordination may cause some of the projects to be put on the list for next year.

Broadway (Euclid to 18th) Transportation Improvements Project

Construction on Broadway, between Euclid Avenue and 18^th Street, is currently on schedule to be completed by mid-August 2012. For more information about the project, visit www.bouldertransportation.net.

2012 Boulder Waterline Replacement Project

Beginning on Monday, June 18, and continuing through mid-November, construction crews will be working to replace corroded waterlines throughout Boulder. The annual waterline replacement project involves temporarily disconnecting then reconnecting water service. Significant delays and traffic impacts are expected while crews work across the intersection of Alpine Avenue and 19^th Street during the week of June 18.

The waterline replacements will improve the city’s water distribution system, including service reliability and water quality. The city has coordinated utilities and transportation improvements so that the streets impacted by the construction will be patched after the waterlines are replaced and then repaved as part of the city’s annual pavement resurfacing program.

More information about the 2012 Boulder Waterline Replacement Project is available at www.boulderwater.net.

2012 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

This project will begin on Monday, June 18, and involves the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lines at various locations throughout the city. In general, motorists can expect intermittent delays, daytime lane closures and parking restrictions at the work sites. Individual work sites and times will be scheduled on a weekly basis and posted at www.boulderconezones.net. The project is scheduled for completion by September. 

For the latest information on travel impacts associated with city construction projects, visit www.boulderconezones.net or follow @boulderconezone on Twitter.

Last Updated on Thursday, 21 June 2012 10:10