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Whether driving, walking or bicycling, caution is strongly encouraged throughout the work zones.
All of the dates and times listed in this report are weather dependent.
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For the week of Nov. 17, 2008
City Projects
- South Boulder
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North Boulder
Non-City projects requiring travel restrictions
Road closure in South Boulder for drainage and sidewalk repairs
- Whitney Place between Lashley Lane and S. 46th Street will be closed to through traffic 24 hours a day Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17 and 18.
- Local traffic access will be maintained.
- Detours will be posted to direct roadway users. These closures are necessary while city crews perform street drainage and sidewalk improvements in the area.
- Information: Barbara Kenyon, city of Boulder Utilities, 303-441-3293
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2008 Sidewalk Repair Program
- The general area surrounded by Baseline Road, Foothills Parkway and U.S. 36 will experience sidewalk repair operations that will result in intermittent street, sidewalk and multi-use path closures from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- These closures are applicable while city crews remove and replace damaged sidewalks, and install pedestrian ramps.
- This project is expected to be complete by early November.
- Information: Phil Sanders 303-441-3266
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2008 South Boulder Waterline Replacement
- Hartford Drive between Table Mesa and Baylor drives will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Traffic control personnel will be present to direct roadway users.
- No parking will be permitted where posted during working hours.
- Vehicles left will be towed at the owner's expense.
- The restrictions are necessary while crews work to replace waterlines in the area.
- City of Boulder water customers will be notified in advance of any possible water outages.
- Customers in the area may experience "rusty water" during construction. To clear out rusty water, run a cold water tap until clear. The waterline replacement will improve water quality and the flow of water in the area.
- Information: Barbara Kenyon, city of Boulder Utilities, 303-441-3293
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North Broadway Improvements Project - Iris to Norwood
- Motorists can expect intermittent daytime lane closures in both directions on Broadway between Linden and Iris avenues from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- This advance work will prepare for the construction of the North Broadway Transportation Improvements Project, which will install bicycle lanes on Broadway from Iris to Norwood avenues as well as other pedestrian and transit stop improvements.
- Information: Rod Rindall, city of Boulder Transportation Division, 303-441-3266.
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Non-City Projects
Note: The projects listed below are private developments and not city-sponsored. The information is provided as a service to the community. Contact information is provided when available. This list is not inclusive, and the accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed.
Large summer projects (BVSD, Xcel, Qwest) intermittent lane closures city-wide
These three projects will generate a variety of related work in various locations all over the city, which will create traffic impacts and continue for several months. Locations will vary as each project continues. Please contact the associated organization for project specifics and updates.
- Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) Fiber Optic Installation: Intermittent lane closures Monday through Friday throughout the city of Boulder.
- Information: Kevin Manweiler, Manweiler Telecom Consulting, 720-344-5577
- Xcel SmartGrid work: Intermittent lane closures Monday through Saturday throughout the city of Boulder. This work includes tree trimming and aerial pole prep work.
- Qwest communications upgrades: Intermittent lane closures Monday through Friday throughout the city of Boulder. Moving operations will be in each location for a few hours at a time. Information: Dan Lewis, Qwest Communications, 720-291-0703 or Dan Vigil, Qwest Communications, 303-257-2167.
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Lane and sidewalk closures on 15th Street
- The Southbound right-turn lane on 15th Street between Grove Street and Arapahoe Avenue will be closed 24 hours a day through Dec. 31, 2008;
- In addition, the sidewalk on the west side of 15th Street will also be closed during the same time period;
- Detours will be established;
- Travelers are asked to use caution while moving through the area; and
- The closures are necessary while a private contractor works on property in the area.
- Information: Robert Leach, Quinlin Construciton, (303) 442-0202
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Lane and sidewalk closures near Canyon Boulevard and 11th Street
- Southbound 11th Street and the sidewalk between Walnut Street and Canyon Blvd. as well as the westbound sidewalk on Canyon Blvd. between 11th and 9th streets will be closed 24 hours a day through the end of February 2009.
- Pedestrian and bicycle detours will be in place. The closures are necessary while a private contractor works on property in the area.
- Information: Rudy Pacheco, Wyatt Construction Co., Inc., 303-449-1255
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