Politics & Government
Downtown Des Plaines Streetscape Construction Underway
New curbs, gutters, outdoor furniture and more is planned for the Miner Street area in 2013.
Construction on downtown Des Plaines’ curb appeal broke ground last week, and the city published a tentative schedule to let residents know what to expect in the coming months.
The downtown Des Plaines streetscape project, which includes new curbs, gutters, outdoor furniture, planters and more, is expected to continue until Oct. 1, according to an announcement from the Public Works and Engineering Department. For posted in Patch’s Local Voices section.
Des Plaines budgeted approximately $2.8 million for streetscape construction work in 2013, which is part of a total $13.2 million budgeted for infrastructure improvements this year.
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Below is the tentative construction schedule published by the City of Des Plaines.
Area 1 South Side of Miner Street from Graceland to Lee Street
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Area 2 South Side of Miner Street from Lee to the Metra Station
April 1 to April 30, 2013
Traffic Control, Site Layout, Mobilization, Demolition/Removal of Existing, Sewer and Water, Irrigation, Electrical, Concrete Curb/Planter/Walk, Pavers.
Area 3 South Side of Miner Street from the Metra Station to Pearson Street.
May 1 to May 21, 2013
Traffic Control, Site Layout, Mobilization, Demolition/Removal of Existing, Sewer and Water, Irrigation, Electrical, Concrete Curb/Planter/Walk, Pavers.
Area 4 North Side of Miner Street from Pearson Street to Metropolitan Way
Area 5 North Side of Miner Street & East Side of Lee Street from Metropolitan Way to Lee Street
Area 6 North Side of Miner Street & West Side of Lee Street & East Side of Graceland Avenue from Lee Street to Graceland
May 21 to July 3, 2013
Traffic Control, Site Layout, Mobilization, Demolition/Removal of Existing, Sewer and Water, Irrigation, Electrical, Concrete Curb/Planter/Walk, Pavers.
Area 7 Median Installation Miner Street Center from Lee Street to Pearson Street
Area 8 City Hall Plaza
July 3 to July 24, 2013
Traffic Control, Site Layout, Mobilization, Demolition/Removal of Existing, Sewer and Water, Irrigation, Electrical, Concrete Curb/Planter/Walk, Pavers.
All Areas
July 25 to September 25, 2013
Pavement Markings, Punch-list, Plantings and Furniture
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