Install, repair or replace sanitary sewer, water main and laterals and storm sewer as necessary. (Sanitary sewer and water mains by Contractor, storm sewer by City) Private utility relocations or replacements as necessary—power poles and gas mains. Driveway access denied while contractor is directly in front of property. Possible water shut off during water main work. (Owners notified if water is shut off) Vehicles are to be off the street during working hours, (typically 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) when crews are in the area.   

          

 Picture 1-Watermain Installation                                                             Picture 2-Watermain Installation

       

 Picture 3-Storm Sewer Installation                                     Picture 4-Storm Sewer Installation     

 

Remove existing curb, pavement, aprons and gravel base and place new gravel to design width and thickness (By City). Vehicles off street during working hours. Driveway access denied when crew is directly in front of property.

         

  Picture 5-Existing Curb, Pavement Removal                             Picture 6-Sub Base Installation

 

Install new curb and gutter, replace sidewalks, aprons, as necessary, and rough backfill. (By Contractor). The new concrete needs a minimum of 7 days cure time to gain enough strength to be driven on. Therefore, driveway access will be denied for a prolonged period—parking on street until City reestablishes drive access in Step 4. Vehicles off street during working hours.

 

 Picture 7-Curb, Gutter Installation               Picture 8-Sidewalk Replacement                  Picture 9-Driveway Apron Replacement

 

Add gravel, as necessary, grade for drainage. (By City) Restore access to drives as soon as possible. Limit speed to reduce dust. Vehicles off street during working hours.

Adjust valves and manholes and fine grade the gravel for design pavement thickness and install base layer of asphalt pavement. (By City and Contractor) Vehicles off street during working hours. Next-day access after pavement has cooled.

Install topsoil and sod on reconstructed streets. Install topsoil and seed and mulch on streets with limited curb replacement. (By Contractor). Watered as needed until established. Vehicles off street during working hours and also to facilitate watering. Notice on door when watering is complete. Then owner or resident is responsible for sod.

      

Picture 10-Topsoil Installation                                                Picture 11-Sod Installation

  

Picture 12-Sod Installation                                                     Picture 13-Watering Procedure

 

Install surface layer of asphalt pavement. (By Contractor) Cars off street during paving and overnight. Next-day access after pavement has sufficiently cooled to avoid ruts.



Picture 14-Pavement Placement                  Picture 15-Compaction Procedure              Picture 16-Finished Pavement

 

Reinstall traffic signs and apply pavement markings as necessary (By City). Stop signs always present.

Additional information available at www.cityofwatertown.org  Click the CONSTRUCTION INFO tab, located in the left margin.  Information is broad and includes streets under construction or soon to be. (Updated Friday afternoons or as necessary.)

 

                           Engineering Department phone number is (920) 262-4040.

                           Street Department phone number is (920) 262-4080.

                           In an emergency, dial 911.

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