Project Communications 6-7-24: Cleave Street Improvements

[Benjamin(Jamin) Rucker]

Dear Cleave Street Neighbors,

The Town of Estes Park's Public Works Department offers the following updates today regarding activities of the Cleave Street Improvements Project. Find current and past updates, along with contact information for specific aspects of this project, on the Cleave Street Improvements Project webpage. Please note that replies to this email will be forwarded to the staff who can best address the question or concern.

Utility Replacement and Relocations

Town of Estes Park's Power & Communications (P&C) & TDS Progress Report

P&C made good progress this week moving westward down Cleave St. as they continue installing main line conduit and service lines for pedestrian light poles associated with the project. The first of four transformer pads has been poured, this one being in the Big Horn Parking lot. P&C crews await the delivery of the first transformer for installation. As part of this work, expect to see conduit rising above the surface of the roadway in various locations along the north side of the street; they will be clearly marked, and motorists are advised to avoid these locations to prevent possible vehicular damage. The week of June 10, crews will be in the area behind The Old Church Shops (Now the Stanley Chocolate Factory). A map showing their scheduled work area will be linked on the project website on Monday.

Questions or concerns about the P&C work may be directed to Tyler Boles (P&C, 970-577-3607) or Jamin Rucker (Public Works, 970-577-3736).

In response to raised concerns about fugitive dust, PW staff watered Cleave St. several times this week, and will continue to monitor conditions and take action when necessary.

NACC Construction (Xcel Energy contractor) Progress Report
Western States Contracting has completed all necessary concrete restorations on private property; asphalt patching at the west end of Cleave Street; and concrete bollard installations at the necessary West Elkhorn addresses (117, 119, 121, 157). Further information will be provided if necessary. Questions may be directed to Jeff Christopherson (je...@westernstatescontracting.net, 720-835-9058).

Construction Project Status

Public Works staff are planning to mill the roadway and place 4” of recycled asphalt pavement along the entire Cleave Street corridor once utility work is complete. This will provide a stable and easily maintainable temporary roadway surface until the roadway portion of the project begins in late October. This work is expected to take one week or less, depending on weather conditions.

Notice of Upcoming West Elkhorn Avenue Paving

PW staff is working with the contractor to find an alternative timeline for the West Elkhorn paving project after October 20, 2024. More information will be provided when it is available.

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