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Curb and Gutter Placement and Sidewalk Preparation Progressing

Workers preparing a trench for curb and gutter along 16th Street.
Excavator working in a removed sidewalk area along 16th Street, with barricades and tree protection fencing nearby.
Crew preparing the excavated curb line beside the sidewalk along 16th Street.
Crew placing concrete curb and gutter along 16th Street beside a concrete truck.

Work Completed This Week

The contractor continued saw cutting along the south side of 16th Street and completed sidewalk and curb and gutter removal between Kenilworth Avenue and Grove Avenue. Excavation and aggregate base placement for sidewalk and curb and gutter were completed between Clinton Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue.

The contractor formed and poured curb and gutter between Maple Avenue and the southwest corner of Kenilworth Avenue. Work remains at Wenonah Avenue and at gaps in the curb line where frames and grates require adjustment.

Work Anticipated Next Week

Installation and activation of the temporary traffic signals are expected to be completed. Forming and pouring of sidewalk along the south side of 16th Street between Harlem Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue are anticipated. Frame and grate adjustments in the curb line are scheduled to be completed, and combined sewer point repairs are planned to begin along 16th Street, starting at Harlem Avenue.

Neighborhood Impacts

No parking restrictions are in effect along the south side of 16th Street between Harlem Avenue and Clarence Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The south-side parking lane between Harlem Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue is closed to parking.

Residents and drivers should watch for construction signage, follow posted parking restrictions and traffic control measures, and use caution near workers and equipment. Visit this website for weekly updates throughout the project.