Letter Sent to Residents of Old Lynchburg Road re. Safety, Sidewalks and Drainage Project

Dear Property Owner / Resident,

The City of Charlottesville has begun construction of the Old Lynchburg Road Safety, Sidewalk and Drainage Project. This work includes new sidewalk, curbing and drainage upgrades, storm water quality bio-retention facility, and pedestrian safety features, from Jefferson Park Avenue to Middleton Lane. Construction of the sidewalk runs from Jefferson Park Avenue along the east side of the road opposite the Fry’s Spring Beach Club; once past the Beach Club, the new sidewalk will be constructed on the west side of the road on towards Middleton Lane.

The purpose of this letter is to inform motorist normally traveling through this area that during the week of February 11th through February 15 th Old Lynchburg Road will be closed from the north side of Middleton Lane to the intersection with Jefferson Park Avenue, weather permitting. Local neighborhood traffic will be allowed access to their properties with contractor’s assistance. Traffic commuting through the area is advised to take an alternate route.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this closure may cause and appreciate your cooperation with making these needed improvements.

If there are any questions, I can be reached at 970-3992. Thank you in advance for assisting us in moving forward with this project.

Sincerely,

Tony Edwards

City Engineer

Old Lynchburg Road Safety, Sidewalks and Drainage Project Update

From Charlottesville City Engineer Tony Edwards:

Week Feb 4 to Feb 8

Monday thru Friday moving to east side of OLR, on Middleton Lane, to install more storm pipe.

This will include excavation and placement of three structures and the pipe in between those structures.

One lane of traffic will be maintained during construction.

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Week Feb 11 to Feb 15

Road closure of old Lynchburg per approved MOT plan

Installation of structure 103-11 and structure 103-1

Clearing crew uses availability of road closer to do remaining clearing.

Ms. Matos tree to be removed Monday per my conversation with her

End of week 2 Middleton and Old Lynchburg Rd. will be reopened

Please Be Safe Around the Old Lynchburg Road Construction Project

The OLR Safety, Sidewalks and Drainage project contractor wishes to pass this message along:

“AS YOU KNOW THIS LINE OF WORK IS VERY DANGEROUS WITH HEAVY EQUIPMENT MOVING AROUND,HEAVY STRUCTURES MOVED THROUGH THE AIR,DEEP OPEN TRENCHES AND EXPOSED UTILITIES.WE FOLLOW OSHA GUIDELINES IN REFERENCE TO SAFETY. I'M HAVING TO TURN AROUND AND NOTICE HOMEOWNERS ARE IN THE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS TALKING TO WORKERS , STANDING NEXT TO A TRENCH EXCAVATED 10’ IN THE GROUND TAKING PICTURES OR EVEN WALK UP TO WORKERS CHIPPING STUMPS WITH NO EYE PROTECTION I UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT THIS PROJECT IS TO THE COMMUNITY, BUT IT'S MY RESPONSIBILITY AS A CONTRACTOR TO THINK OF SAFETY.  THIS IS SOMETHING THAT MAY BE AN ISSUE AND NEED TO PROCEED A DIFFERENT ROUTE. THE HOMEOWNERS WILL NEED TO PURCHASE PROPER PPG (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR)—HARD HATS /GLASSES/VEST AND ALSO BE LED BY A REPRESENTATIVE TO A SAFE AREA OF WORK SITE, SO NOT TO BE UNSAFE. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND I DO NOT MIND THE COMMUNICATION AND THE ABUNDANCE OF PHOTOS TAKEN, BUT NEED TO STRESS *SAFETY*”

January Neighborhood Development Services Newsletter

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Charlottesville Wants Your Feedback on Its Comprehensive Plan

http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=3366

Old Lynchburg Road, Safety, Sidewalks and Drainage Update

We are excited to see movement on several fronts of the project this month. Since the start date on December 17, 2012, we continue to receive and approve the various material submittals to be used on the project. These submissions also will include the master schedule for the project and we will be able to share that information with you soon.  

Many of you have now seen the black silt fence installed along the front yards. This will provide some protection from mud and silt traveling into the properties during the rain storms. It does not stop the water, but acts as a filter to trap the sediment.

The concrete pipe and drainage structures are being manufactured now and will start to be delivered to Middleton Lane on January 23^rd.  Middleton Lane, between OLR and McElroy Drive, will be closed at that time for approximately 1 to 2 weeks. The traveling public will need to take alternate routes during that time. Property owners with driveways on Middleton Lane will be provided access during this period and the contractor will coordinate directly with them on the specific changes.

Coordination with Dominion Power and Centurylink has begun. This work is related to the pole relocation needed at the Beach Club fence. A traffic control plan will include a one lane closure with flagmen directing for two way traffic. We apologize for any inconvenience ahead of time, but there may be brief periods when two lanes will be closed and we will keep these to a minimum.

We have met with the clearing sub-contractor on-site to review the removal of the existing tree stumps along OLR . This work will provide a  clear path for the new storm water pipe system starting at Middleton Lane and extending to JPA along the west side of the street. We expect this phase of work to begin no later than the week of January 21^st.

We wish to remind everyone to relocate any small plantings, within the construction area, that you wish to have saved. This should be done as soon as possible.

Again we wish to thank everyone for their participation in making this community project possible and appreciate your cooperation as we move it forward.

Tony Edwards

City Engineer, CFM

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