Storm Sewer Installation Progress

Work Completed This Week
The contractor continued storm sewer installation throughout the Hook Drive Extension corridor and continued hauling of unsuitable material off-site.

Work Anticipated Next Week
Storm sewer installation is anticipated to continue along the Hook Drive Extension throughout the week. Hauling of unsuitable material off-site is anticipated to be completed.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Storm Sewer and Grading Work Continuing

Work Completed This Week
Storm sewer installation continued throughout the Hook Drive Extension corridor. The contractor also continued earth excavation and embankment placement across the site and hauling of unsuitable material off-site.

Work Anticipated Next Week
Storm sewer installation is expected to continue along the Hook Drive Extension throughout the week. Earth excavation and embankment placement are anticipated to progress across the site. Hauling of unsuitable material off-site is planned to be completed. Seeding and blanket placement in both basins are scheduled to begin, along with temporary stabilization of the topsoil stockpiles.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Storm Sewer and Earthwork Progressing Across Site

Work Completed This Week
Topsoil respread was completed in the west basin, and rip rap was placed for the inflow structure. Storm sewer installation continued throughout the Hook Drive Extension corridor, along with ongoing earth excavation and embankment placement. The contractor also continued hauling unsuitable material off-site as part of grading operations.

Work Anticipated Next Week
Storm sewer installation is expected to continue along the Hook Drive Extension throughout the week. Earth excavation and embankment placement are anticipated to advance across the site, and hauling of unsuitable material off-site is planned to be completed.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Utility Coordination and Storm Sewer Work Advancing

Work Completed This Week
The contractor completed sanitary sewer installation throughout the Hook Drive Extension corridor and continued storm sewer placement across the site. Riprap and outlet storm sewer were installed for the west basin. Two abandoned septic tanks within the project area were also removed. Nicor cut back and capped a gas main in conflict with the proposed roadway construction and lowered a gas service feeding Oak Hill to clear the work zone. AT&T completed the removal of the overhead line and pole in conflict with the project.

Work Anticipated Next Week
Excavation in the west basin is anticipated to finish on Saturday, followed by stump grinding of trees removed earlier in the week. Topsoil respread in the west basin is expected to be completed. Storm sewer installation is planned to continue throughout the Hook Drive Extension, and earth excavation and embankment placement are anticipated to advance across the site. Water main installation is planned to begin later in the week.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Sanitary Sewer Installation and Basin Work Progressing

Work Completed This Week
Tree clearing was completed early in the week. The contractor began removing and disposing of unsuitable material from the west basin and finished hauling excess topsoil off-site. Sanitary and storm sewer installation continued throughout the extension corridor. Earth excavation and embankment placement progressed across the site.

Work Anticipated Next Week
Removal and disposal of unsuitable material in the west basin are anticipated to be completed. Topsoil respread in the basin is expected to finish as well. Sanitary sewer installation is planned for completion, while storm sewer installation is projected to continue throughout the Hook Drive Extension corridor. Earth excavation and embankment placement are anticipated to continue. The contractor is also scheduled to remove two abandoned septic tanks. Nicor is anticipated to be on site to address two utility conflicts with the proposed roadway work, and AT&T is expected to remove an overhead line and pole in conflict with construction activities.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Utility Work and Site Preparation Advancing

Work Completed This Week
The contractor began installing sanitary sewer along the Hook Drive Extension corridor. Rip rap and storm sewer were placed for the outlet in the east basin, and a construction entrance was installed off Orchard Lane to support site access.

Work Anticipated Next Week
Tree clearing is expected to take place early in the week. Removal and disposal of unsuitable material in the west basin are planned to begin, along with hauling of excess topsoil off-site. Sanitary and storm sewer installation is anticipated to continue throughout the corridor, while earth excavation and embankment placement are projected to advance across the site. Two abandoned septic tanks are scheduled to be removed, and Nicor is expected to be on site to address two locations in conflict with the proposed roadway construction work.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Earthwork Progress and Basin Excavation Advancing

Work Completed This Week
Topsoil stripping was completed across the site. Earth excavation and embankment placement continued along the extension corridor, and topsoil placement was finished over the excavated portion of the east basin. In the west basin, the contractor completed grubbing and topsoil stripping and began earth excavation. ComEd was on site to finish their work associated with removing the utility pole in conflict with the project.

Work Anticipated Next Week
Earth excavation and embankment placement are expected to continue throughout the site. Additional excavation in the west basin is scheduled to progress, and hauling of excess topsoil off-site is anticipated to begin. Installation of sanitary and storm sewer is projected to start late in the week.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Culvert Installation and Basin Excavation Progress

Work Completed This Week
The contractor continued topsoil stripping across the site and installed the majority of the pipe culvert, including rip rap at the downstream end. Earth excavation and embankment placement progressed along the extension corridor. Excavation of the east basin was completed down to subgrade, followed by initial topsoil placement over the excavated area. ComEd was also on site to begin removing a light pole in conflict with the project.

Work Anticipated Next Week
The contractor plans to complete topsoil stripping throughout the site. Earth excavation and embankment placement is anticipated to continue, as well as the installation of sanitary sewer.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Barricades Installed and Site Work Advancing

Work Completed This Week
The contractor installed barricades to close off the driveway aprons into Oak Hill. Curb and gutter, driveway aprons, and pavement removal continued behind Oak Hill. Topsoil stripping advanced throughout the site, and excavation and embankment placement were completed in preparation for the culvert installation.

Work Anticipated Next Week
The contractor plans to complete topsoil stripping across the site. Installation of the 24-inch culvert is also scheduled, along with continued earth excavation and embankment placement.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Clearing and Site Preparation

Work Completed This Week
The contractor continued clearing and grubbing throughout the project site and began stripping topsoil in preparation for grading. Tree stump grinding was completed across the site. In addition, the contractor sawcut curb and gutter as well as the concrete driveway aprons into Oak Hill, preparing these areas for removal.

Work Anticipated Next Week
The contractor plans to install barricades to close off the driveway aprons into Oak Hill. Work is also scheduled to include the removal of curb and gutter, driveway aprons, and pavement behind Oak Hill. Topsoil stripping is anticpated to continue across the site. The contractor plans to begin earth excavation and embankment placement for installation of a 24-inch culvert, which is also planned for placement next week. Removal of a shed located within the project site is also anticipated.

Neighborhood Impacts
Construction traffic may be entering and exiting the Hook Drive Extension site at Nicole Lane. Residents and drivers in the area should use caution when traveling near the project entrance. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.