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2021 Infrastructure Improvements Project

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:

Updates on the construction process will be posted here during the summer of 2021.

July 22, 2021:

The Contractor for the City of Jordan’s 2021 Infrastructure Improvements Project complete remaining resurfacing work within the Lowertown area and along Creek Lane August 4th – 6th. Parking will not be allowed on the street during working hours (7am – 7pm) while the contractor completes resurfacing work. Temporary no parking signs will be installed for more specific guidance.

During the paving process, driveway access will be maintained. If you need to drive over the fresh asphalt, please keep your speed low to avoid spinning your tires and harsh turning motions. Please anticipate delays while entering and exiting the neighborhood while this work is completed.  

Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change due to weather.

For more information on the project, please visit the project website at www.jordanmnengineering.com and reference Project Newsletter 5 and the construction updates section.  

PROJECT CONTACTS:

  • Luke Wheeler, of Bolton & Menk, will be primary contact representing the City and its residents and business owners.  If you have any questions regarding the project you may contact him at (612) 597-9105 or Luke.Wheeler@bolton-menk.com.
  • Connor Pint, of Bolton and Menk will be the onsite representative for the City and its residents and business owners. He can be reached at 952-457-9122 or connor.pint@bolton-menk.com.
  •  Mike Waltman, of Bolton & Menk is the Jordan City Engineer and Project Manager.  He can be reached at (952) 890-0509 or mikewa@bolton-menk.com

PROJECT STATUS, SCHEDULE, UPDATES:

December 7, 2020:

  • Council Receives Feasibility (Preliminary Engineering) Report
  • Order the Public Improvement Hearing

January 18, 2021:

  • Conduct the Public Improvement Hearing & Order Final Plans

February 15, 2021:

  • Present Final Plans/Specifications to City Council
  • City Council Authorizes bidding to contractors

March 15, 2021:

  • City Council Reviews Bids
  • City Council Orders Alley Special Assessment Hearing

April 19, 2021

  • City Council Conducts Assessment Hearing
  • City Council Considers Award of a Construction Contract

April 28, 2021

  • Begin Construction

Lowertown Area Roadways & East Street:

  • Remove/Replace deficient concrete curb and gutter and pedestrian ramps: April 28th or 29th – late May
  • CenterPoint Gas gas main relocation: May – June
  • Street resurfacing: June for most streets. Third Street and Rice Street near the railroad tracks may be completed in the fall in conjunction with Union Pacific work.

Creek Lane, El Dorado Drive to Fireman’s Park

  • Deficient curb & gutter replacement: April 28th to mid-May.
  • Pavement Resurfacing: August/September in coordination with the Creek Lane / 282 roundabout project

Downtown Alley & Parking Lot Construction: May to mid-July



PROJECT SUMMARY:

The project includes the following improvements:  

  • Lowertown Area Resurfacing:
    • Third Street from Mertens Street to Broadway Street
    • Fourth Street from First Street to Broadway Street
    • Fifth Street from Varner Street to Rice Street
    • Sixth Street from Syndicate Street to Varner Street
    • Syndicate Street from Fourth Street to north of Sixth Street
    • Mertens Street from Second Street to Fourth Street
    • Wood Street from Second Street to the start of Wood Circle
    • West Street from Second Street to north of Sixth Street
    • Varner Street from Second Street to north of Sixth Street
    • Rice Street from Second Street to Broadway Street
    • East Street from First Street to Second Street (TH 282)
  • Creek Lane Resurfacing from El Dorado Drive up the bluff to Sunset Drive
  • Alley Improvements between Broadway Street and Mill Street, north of Water Street
  • Parking Lot Improvements:
    • Jordan Brewery
    • New Downtown Parking Lot (behind the Pickled Pig)

FAQ’S

Q: When will this project be constructed?

A: The construction contract will be awarded in the spring of 2021. Construction is expected to start late spring or early summer and last several months. This will be updated with more detail once the contract is awarded and the contractor submits their proposed construction schedule.

Q: What work will be done?

A:

Street Resurfacing:

The proposed improvements include a combination of mill and overlay and full depth reclamation. The following streets in the Lowertown Area are proposed to receive a 2” mill and overlay:

  1. Third Street from Mertens Street to Broadway Street
  2. Fourth Street from Syndicate Street to Rice Street
  3. Fifth Street from Varner Street to Rice Street
  4. Sixth Street from Syndicate Street to Varner Street
  5. Syndicate Street from Fourth Street to north of Sixth Street
  6. Mertens Street from Second Street to Fourth Street
  7. Wood Street from Second Street to the start of Wood Circle
  8. West Street from Second Street to north of Sixth Street
  9. Varner Street from Second Street to north of Sixth Street
  10. Rice Street from Second Street to Broadway Street
  11. Creek Lane from El Dorado Drive up the bluff to Sunset Drive

The following streets in the Lowertown Area are proposed to be full depth reclaimed in place:

  1. Fourth Street from Rice Street to Broadway Street
  2. Wood Street form Fourth Street to the start of Wood Cirlce

The resurfacing improvements in the Lowertown Area and along Creek Lane will also include ADA pedestrian ramp improvements, and spot curb and gutter replacement.

Alley Improvements:

The alley between Broadway Street and Mill Street, ½ block south of First Street is also proposed to be improved adjacent to a new parking lot. The improvements for this block of alley include installing a new 6” concrete pavement.

Parking Lot Improvements:

Construction of two parking lots including the installation of curb and gutter and bituminous pavement:

  1. The historic Jordan Brewery property
  2. City owned parcel off First Street, between Broadway Street and Mill Street behind the Pickled Pig. This proposed parking lot will have access off the alley that is also proposed to be improved as part of this projects.

Q: When will the contractor be working?

A: City working hours are 7 AM to 7 PM M-F and 8 AM to 6 PM on Saturday as necessary

Q: Is there someone I can talk to about the construction?

A:

  • Luke Wheeler, of Bolton & Menk, will be primary contact representing the City and its residents and business owners.  If you have any questions regarding the project you may contact him at (612) 597-9105 or Luke.Wheeler@bolton-menk.com.
  • Connor Pint, of Bolton and Menk will be the onsite representative for the City and its residents and business owners. He can be reached at 952-457-9122 or connor.pint@bolton-menk.com.
  •  Mike Waltman, of Bolton & Menk is the Jordan City Engineer and Project Manager.  He can be reached at (952) 890-0509 or mikewa@bolton-menk.com