Midland Streetscape - Update December 5 - Midland Closure and Night Work

Midland Streetscape Project Update December 5, 2023

FINAL WORK FOR 2023 ON MIDLAND STREETSCAPE PROJECT

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8

We are at the final stage of construction work for 2023. The last items to be completed are eight remaining water connections along Midland Avenue and Basalt Center Circle followed by temporary paving of Midland Avenue (weather permitting).

This work is scheduled as overnight work and set to be finished on Friday, December 8 just in time for the Holiday Music in Basalt River Park featuring A Band Called Alexis and a special illuminated bandshell, among other treats like a petting zoo, a tree lighting, and food and beverage.

GENERAL SCHEDULE AND IMPACTS

Please note that there is a degree of uncertainty when digging underground. This is subject to change depending on conditions underground and a portion of the work is weather dependent.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6

No Parking on Midland starts Wednesday so construction crews can prepare the area and bring in equipment.

Parking is available on Midland Spur, Two Rivers Road, and other areas of Midland Avenue. (see parking map section below)

Click on map above for large PDF version of road closure and detours or see larger map section below.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

7 a.m.

Midland Avenue and East Homestead Drive Closed to traffic until 5 p.m on Friday, December 8. Detours will be in place with flaggers present.

8 a.m.

Water is shut off for impacted properties ONLY. A map of impacted properties can be found here. Water is shut off for 24-hours until 8 a.m. on Friday, December 8.

WORK PLAN FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

8 a.m. Thursday, December 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, December 8

Construction crews will be draining old water main, digging trenches, and connecting all impacted properties to new water connections and water main. This work will take place consistently for 24-hours.

Impacts will be noise, bright lights, vibrations, dust. Impacted properties will have no water for 24-hours.

Pedestrian access is open for all of Midland Avenue.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8

8 a.m.

Water connection work is completed.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Large equipment is cleared from Midland Avenue. Midland Avenue is paved with temporary pavement for the winter. This is weather dependent.

5 p.m.

Midland Avenue and E. Homestead Drive are open to traffic. Parking along all of Midland Avenue is open.

Pedestrian access is open for all of Midland Avenue.

Parking Map

Road Closure and Detours

Again, we thank you for your patience. The new water main will provide benefits such as improved fire suppression for sprinkler systems and more resiliency in our infrastructure, including greater mitigation in the case of emergencies.

Time to Celebrate!

Basalt River Park

Friday, December 8

4-6 p.m.