Friday, June 30, 2017

Project Update for N. Central Street

June 29, 2017 N. Central Street Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., completed overnight side street tie-ins on East and West Anderson Avenue, as well as service line connections up to Oklahoma Avenue. Crews also installed a new fire line at 1218 N. Central Street. Approximately 400 feet of water main installation remains along N. Central Street between Scott Avenue and Woodland Avenue.

Next week, Adams and Sons will continue with service line connections, fire line/hydrant installations, and the following side street tie-ins on this stretch of N. Central Street (weather permitting):

July 5-6

  • Wednesday p.m. July 5/Thursday a.m. July 6, 2017 – W Oklahoma Avenue 
  • Thursday p.m. July 6/Friday a.m. July 7, 2017 – E Oklahoma Avenue 


NOTE: Adams and Sons, Inc., will not work on July 3 & 4 in observance of Independence Day. 

Please note that street parking is prohibited on both sides of N. Central Street between Baxter Avenue and Woodland Avenue for the duration of the project.

The overall 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.

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

Friday, June 23, 2017

Project Update for N. Central Street

June 23, 2017 N. Central Street Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued to progress north toward the Woodland Avenue intersection with installation of the new water main on N. Central Street. Approximately 400 feet of water main installation remains along N. Central Street between Scott Avenue and Woodland Avenue.

Next week, Adams and Sons will continue with service line connections, fire line/hydrant installations, and side street tie-ins on this stretch of N. Central Street. Street tie-ins are scheduled on N. Central Street during overnight hours as follows for the next two weeks (weather permitting):

June 27-29

  • Tuesday p.m. June 27/Wednesday a.m. June 28, 2017 – E Anderson Avenue
  • Wednesday p.m. June 28/Thursday a.m. June 29, 2017 – W Anderson Avenue
  • Thursday p.m. June 29/Friday a.m. June 30, 2017 – 3” Fire line at 1218 N. Central St.

July 5-6

  • Wednesday p.m. July 5/Thursday a.m. July 6, 2017 – W Oklahoma Avenue
  • Thursday p.m. July 6/Friday a.m. July 9, 2017 – E Oklahoma Avenue


NOTE: Adams and Sons, Inc., will not work on July 3 & 4 in observance of Independence Day. 

Please note that street parking is prohibited on both sides of N. Central Street between Baxter Avenue and Woodland Avenue for the duration of the project.

The overall 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.

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

Friday, June 16, 2017

Project Update for N. Central Street

June 16, 2017 N. Central Street Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued to progress north toward the Woodland Avenue intersection with installation of the new water main on N. Central Street. Approximately 700 feet of water main installation remains along N. Central Street between Oklahoma Avenue and Woodland Avenue.

Next week, the newly-installed section of water main between Baxter Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue will be tested. Pending successful completion of testing, Adams and Sons will begin making service line connections, installing fire lines/hydrants, and preparing for final side street tie-ins on this stretch of N. Central Street.

Please note that street parking is prohibited on both sides of N. Central Street between Baxter Avenue and Woodland Avenue for the duration of the project.

The overall 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.

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

Friday, June 9, 2017

Project Update for N. Central Street

June 9, 2017 N. Central Street Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued to progress north toward the Woodland Avenue intersection with installation of the new water main on N. Central Street. Approximately 1,100 feet of water main installation remains north of the Anderson Avenue intersection.

Crews will continue to install the new water main over the next several weeks. Once the new main has been installed and successfully tested, Adams and Sons will focus on service line connections, fire line/hydrant installations, and final side street tie-ins.

Please note that street parking is prohibited on both sides of N. Central Street between Baxter Avenue and Woodland Avenue for the duration of the project.

The overall 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.

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

Friday, June 2, 2017

Project Update for N. Central Street

June 2, 2017 N. Central Street Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., completed side-street tie-in connections on East and West Baxter Avenue. The work on W. Baxter Avenue, originally scheduled for late last week, was postponed until overnight June 1-2 due to sub-surface conditions encountered during initial excavation. Crews also began installation of the new water main north of the Baxter Avenue intersection following the Memorial Day holiday.

Crews will continue to progress north toward the Woodland Avenue intersection with installation of the new water main over the next several weeks. Once the new main has been installed and successfully tested, Adams and Sons will focus on service line connections, fire line/hydrant installations, and final side street tie-ins.

Please note that street parking is prohibited on both sides of N. Central Street between Baxter Avenue and Woodland Avenue for the duration of the project.

The overall 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.

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