Project Update for N. Central Street

April 28, 2017 N. Central Street Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued installation of the new water main, service line connections, and fire hydrant installations on the section of N. Central Street between Dameron Avenue and Baxter Avenue.

The existing traffic pattern remains in place, with both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane closed continuously for the duration of work on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow is maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic is instructed to merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone. All turn lanes remain open in the N. Central Street and N. Broadway intersection.

Next week, Adams and Sons, Inc., will continue work in the above-mentioned stretch of N. Central Street. Crews will also return to the N. Broadway/N. Central Street intersection to make final tie-ins in that area. Below is a schedule for the tie-ins N. Central Street/N. Broadway tie-in work:

• Overnight 11 p.m., May 2, until 4 a.m., May 3 – North section of N. Broadway/N. Central intersection (LANE CLOSURES – See map pdf named N. Central-N.BroadwayConstMap-NORTH-May 2-3 for Traffic Control)(Both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane will be closed continuously for the duration of work on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic will merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone.)
• Overnight 11 p.m. May 3, until 7 a.m., May 4 – South section of N. Broadway/N. Central intersection (ROAD CLOSED – See map pdf named N. Central-N.BroadwayConstMap-SOUTH-May 3-4 for Traffic Control)(North and southbound lanes on N. Central Street closed between Third Avenue and N. Broadway. Traffic flow detoured via N. Broadway, Lamar Street, and Third Avenue. Both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane will also be closed continuously for the duration of work on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic will merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone.)

A one block section on the above-mentioned side streets will be closed to through traffic while tie-ins are completed in that area. All other connecting side streets intersections in this area will remain open.

Crews will also work overnight in the N. Central Street-Baxter Avenue intersection starting at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 4, and lasting through 6 a.m., Friday, May 5. Traffic flow will be maintained in all directions while the intersection crossing is completed; however, motorists are advised to expect temporary lane shifts in association with this work. This work has been scheduled overnight to minimize impacts to traffic and area businesses.

All work is weather permitting. Any changes to this schedule will be communicated via this blog and traffic advisories issued to local media outlets.

Vehicle traffic is advised to remain aware of the ongoing presence of workers, equipment, traffic channeling devices, barricades, and signs in this area.

Note that there are three traffic maps posted for the week of May 1-5:

• The current overall N. Central Street traffic map with the issue date of April 21, 2017
• The N. Central Street/N. Broadway (North) Intersection Map for overnight work on May 2-3
• The N. Central Street/N. Broadway (South) Intersection Map for overnight work on May 3-4

(N. Central Streetscapes Project) N. Central Street/N. Broadway Lane and Road Closures [May 2-4] – KUB and its contractor, Adams and Sons, Inc., will implement a series of overnight lane and road closures next week, May 2-4, as final tie-in connections are made to the new section of water main installed at the N. Central Street/N. Broadway intersection as part of the ongoing N. Central Streetscapes project. Work Below is a schedule for the side street tie-ins for this area of N. Central Street/N. Broadway:

• Overnight 11 p.m., May 2, until 4 a.m., May 3 – North section of N. Broadway/N. Central intersection (LANE CLOSURES – See map pdf named N. Central-N.BroadwayConstMap-NORTH-May 2-3 for Traffic Control)(Both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane will be closed continuously for the duration of work on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic will merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone.)
• Overnight 11 p.m. May 3, until 7 a.m., May 4 – South section of N. Broadway/N. Central intersection (ROAD CLOSED – See map pdf named N. Central-N.BroadwayConstMap-SOUTH-May 3-4 for Traffic Control)(North and southbound lanes on N. Central Street closed between Third Avenue and N. Broadway. Traffic flow detoured via N. Broadway, Lamar Street, and Third Avenue. Both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane will also be closed continuously for the duration of work on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic will merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone

• NOTE: The existing northbound lane closure with north and southbound traffic shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street will also remain in effect continuously, including daytime hours, water main installation continues between Dameron Avenue and Baxter Avenue.

(N. Central Streetscapes Project) N. Central Street-Baxter Avenue Intersection Work [Overnight, May 4-5] – KUB contractor, Adams and Sons, Inc., will cross the N. Central Street-Baxter Avenue intersection overnight starting at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 27, through 6 a.m., Friday, April 28, as crews continue water main installation in this area. Traffic flow will be maintained in all directions through the intersection while this work is completed; however, motorists are advised to expect temporary lane shifts in association with this work. This work has been scheduled overnight to minimize impacts to traffic and area businesses.

The overall existing traffic pattern will remain in place, with both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane closed continuously for the duration of work on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow is maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic is instructed to merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone. Connecting side street intersections on this section of N. Central Street will remain open unless otherwise indicated by barricades and other traffic control measures. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring intersection closures in this work zone.