Our apologies for the frustration you are living with during the course of this project. We know that it is difficult. Although it may not always seem like it, the contractor is trying to keep traffic flowing as much as possible.
The contractor had asked to work four ten-hour days, Monday through Thursday while they finish the sewer construction. Our contract documents allow for these work hours. We did not object because as inconvenient as it is for commuters now, it will shorten the duration of the work. Since the trench depth is roughly 20 feet deep between Boulevard Road and Rich Road, working an additional two hours per day allows for more time spent laying pipe, and less time securing the trench by backfilling and re-digging at the beginning and end of each day. When the contractor is finished laying the sewer line, the schedule will change back to Mon-Fri, 8 hrs a day.
Another issue is the sheer number of underground utilities encountered. These can be telecommunication, power, water, fiber optic, etc. It is difficult to dig around these and not damage them. Some are abandoned, some are live, but the contractor must treat them all as if they were live until it is definitively determined the utility encountered is abandoned. This slows progress, and it is especially time consuming when a utility is encountered that was not located.

In spite of these issues, the project is still running relatively close to schedule and we should be out of your way by the end of the year. Once underground infrastructure is in place, the above ground work will proceed quickly. The project coordinator, the contractor, and all of the involved staff appreciate your continued patience and understanding. We will endeavor to provide you with timely information and updates via our blog and Twitter feeds, and welcome your comments. The webmaster passes on all letters (and Tweets) to the appropriate staff for response.

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Main Commuter Impacts, May 2nd - May 12th. Click for Larger image |