Village of Glen Carbon Road Construction Notices

Road Construction Notices

Glen Crossing Road Phase II
Latest Update January 4, 2010

[Picture - Phase Map]

Phase 2 - Just east of Waterford Lane to Phase 3 improvements.

Project Development Report IDOT/FHWA Approved: November 10, 2008
Plans and Specifications IDOT Approved: December 16, 2008
Certification of Right-of-Way approved by IDOT: January 30, 2009
Project Letting IDOT: March 6, 2009
Construction Start Date: May 1, 2009
Construction End Date: November 30, 2009

Posted February 12, 2009

Glen Crossing Road Phase II
Bid Results
March 6, 2009

116. Contract No. 97368 Madison County District 8
Section 05-00026-01-RP (GLEN CARBON)
FAU Route 8899 (GLEN CROSSING ROAD) Project M-5011(212)
Project consists of the full depth reconstruction of Glen Crossing Road to include processing modified soil, subbase granular material,
8" PCC pavement, storm sewer, curb and gutter, PCC sidewalks and pavement markings from 500 feet east of Waterford Lane to
0.35 mile west from Old Troy Road in the Village of Glen Carbon;
Federally funded.(Completion Date: November 30, 2009) (Job No. C-98-346-06) (8-10291-0000) (16.00% DBE)

Low Bidder "as read" Bids "

THIEMS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. $1,428,558.37

Other bidders issued
BAXMEYER CONSTRUCTION, INC. $1,585,022.22
HANK'S EXCAVATING & LANDSCAPING, INC. $1,673,589.76
ILLINOIS EXCAVATORS, INC.
KAMADULSKI EXCAVATING AND GRADING CO., inc.
KELLER CONSTRUCTION, INC. $1,574,426.93
THE KILIAN CORPORATION
KINNEY CONTRACTORS, INC.
PETROFF TRUCKING COMPANY, INC. $1,845,832.59
RCS CONSTRUCTION, INC. $1,807,115.42
THIEMS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. $1,428,558.37
VEILE CONSTRUCTION INC. OF ILLINOIS

Posted 12 March 2009

Public Meeting Notice
Glen Crossing Road Phase II
Reconstruction Project

The Village of Glen Carbon will hold an informational meeting for the purpose of discussing the improvement of Glen Crossing Road Phase 2 from east of Waterford Lane to the Albert Cassens Elementary School.

The meeting will be held at the Glen Carbon Senior Citizen Center directly behind the Village Hall located at 155 North Main Street, Glen Carbon, Illinois on Saturday, April 11, 2009 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M.

Representatives from the consulting engineering firm for the Village of Glen Carbon will be present to explain the project and answer questions. All interested individuals and agencies are welcome.

The proposed improvement consists of reconstructing the existing roadway. The typical section will accommodate two 13-foot travel lanes with concrete curb and gutter. In addition, the proposed improvement will also include the following work:

1. Portland cement concrete sidewalk four feet wide will be provided on the south side of the roadway.
2. Existing driveways will be reconstructed where affected by the proposed roadway improvement.
3. Construction of a closed storm sewer drainage system.
4. Staged construction and detour routes.

For more information, please contact the Glen Carbon Public Works Department at 618-288-2612.

Posted 13 March 2009

Glen Carbon Public Works Department crews are currently in the process of lowering a few sections of water main which conflict with the proposed storm sewer installation.

Advanced notification will be giving to all residents affected. Some residents may experience water service interruption while crews are completing this work.

Posted 18 March 2009

Glen Crossing Road Phase 2
Improvement Work Scheduled

The Village of Glen Carbon, Illinois Department of Transportation and Madison County have announced that the Glen Crossing Road Phase 2 Reconstruction project will begin on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. This project will provide the total reconstruction of Glen Crossing Road from just east of Waterford Lane to the Cassens Elementary School in Glen Carbon.

The construction will consist of 30 feet of concrete pavement, curb and gutter, storm sewers and sidewalks.

The project will be completed in 5 stages in order to accommodate residents affected by the construction.

Stage 1 construction will begin just east of the Albert Cassens Elementary School property with storm sewer installation, roadway reconstruction and sidewalk construction. A similar operation will then move westerly throughout the remaining stages.

Glen Crossing will be closed to thru traffic during each stage of construction. Only residents affected by the construction, emergency vehicles and service delivery traffic will be permitted through the closures.

Vehicular parking along Glen Crossing Road will be prohibited throughout the project limits.

All work is expected to be completed by November 30, 2009. Advanced traffic control devices shall be installed and maintained throughout the construction period. Thiems Construction Company, Inc. is the General Contractor on this project. Juneau Associates, Inc. will serve as the project engineer.

Phase II Staging Sequence

The Village appreciates the cooperation of all Village residents during this construction.

By order of the President and Village Board of Trustee's, Glen Carbon, Illinois

Thomas L. Sedlacek

Posted: 24 April 2009

Project Update

As of Wednesday, April 29th, work in stage 1 has started. Please be advised that ALL traffic to and from the Cassens Elementary School is asked to enter and exit from State Route 159 until the end of the School year which is Wednesday, June 3rd.

All vehicular traffic is asked to please utilize caution as the far parking lot entrance to the school site is currently in the work zone and under reconstruction.

Beginning Thursday, June 4th, ALL traffic to and from the Cassens Elementary School is asked to enter and exit from Old Troy Road until the completion of the construction which is November 30, 2009.

Posted - April 29, 2009

April 29th - Contractor began removing pavement in stage 1.
April 30th - No Work - Rain Out
May 1st - Contractor completed earth excavation in stage 1.
May 2nd - No Work - Rain Out
Posted - May 8, 2009

Posted - May 8, 2009

Glen Crossing Road Phase 2
Work Scheduled in Stage 2

The Village of Glen Carbon, Illinois has announced that Thiems Construction Company will begin work in Stage 2 of the Glen Crossing Road Phase 2 Reconstruction project on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

At this time, Thiems Construction Company is ahead of schedule and making excellent progress.

Work in Stage 2 will consist of completing the Cassens Elementary School parking lot entrance and begin storm sewer installation.

The current flow of traffic and roadway closures will not change at this time. School buses are encouraged to utilize the circular drop off area near the School until June 3rd.

Service delivery vehicles and smaller buses will be provided access into the School parking lot.

Traffic along Stage 2 of Glen Crossing Road may be reduced to one lane at times.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution while entering and exiting the work zone.

Vehicular parking along Glen Crossing Road will be prohibited throughout the project limits.

Advanced traffic control devices shall be installed and maintained throughout the construction period.

The Village appreciates the cooperation of all Village residents during this construction.

By order of the President and Village Board of Trustee's, Glen Carbon, Illinois

Thomas L. Sedlacek
Public Works Director

Posted - May 15, 2009

Road Construction Note 2 - 23 May 2009

Posted - May 27, 2009

Glen Crossing Road Phase 2

Roadway Excavation in Stage 2

The Village of Glen Carbon, Illinois has announced that Thiems Construction Company will begin work roadway excavation work in Stage 2 of the Glen Crossing Road Phase 2 Reconstruction project on Thursday, June 4, 2009.

Accordingly, Glen Crossing Road will be closed to all traffic throughout the stage 2 construction limits.

The current flow of traffic to and from the Cassens Elementary School will be permitted from Old Troy Road only.

Vehicular parking along Glen Crossing Road will be prohibited throughout the project limits.

Advanced traffic control devices shall be installed and maintained throughout the construction period.

The Village appreciates the cooperation of all Village residents during this construction.

By order of the President and Village Board of Trustee’s, Glen Carbon, Illinois

Thomas L. Sedlacek

Public Works Director

Posted - June 1, 2009

Road Construction Note 5 June 2009

Posted - June 7, 2009

Road Construction Note 20 June 2009