Friday, January 29, 2016

16th Avenue Excavation

The Contractor began excavation of the 16th Avenue jacking pit today. The street will be closed during the work but Geoffroy Drive can be used as a detour.

The Contractor is also cleaning up the streets in preparation for the rain and weekend. Excavation activities will resume on Monday.

Thanks for your continued patience and have a great weekend!

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Blackpoint Lane and 14th Avenue

The Contractor completed drilling on Blackpoint Lane today. They will return tomorrow between 10am and 2pm to finish the preparation of the receiving pit.

In the meantime, the drillers will move to 14th Avenue to begin drilling the receiving pit. Again working hours are 7:30am to 5:00pm with heavy equipment operation between 8:30am and 4:30pm.



Additionally, PG&E is scheduled to be on site tomorrow to bring in power to the new 15th Avenue pump station.








Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Blackpoint Lane Receiving Pit Excavation

The Contractor is wrapping up work on 16th Avenue and Geoffroy Drive this afternoon and will begin work on Blackpoint Lane Wednesday morning. The receiving shaft on Blackpoint Lane is expected to be complete by the end of the day Wednesday.

Blackpoint Lane will be closed during the installation of the receiving pit. Cars will be unable to bypass the work zone, but pedestrian and emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.


Once the Blackpoint Lane receiving shaft is complete, the Contractor will begin work on the 14th Avenue receiving shaft, likely Thursday.

Please call the project line at (831) 708-8285, if you have any questions or concerns.

Monday, January 25, 2016

16th Avenue and Geoffroy Drive Excavation

The Contractor is continuing to install the shoring piles on 16th Avenue, which is expected to be complete by the end of the day today. The Contractor plans to move to Geoffroy Drive on Tuesday to begin installing the receiving pit.

Geoffroy Drive will be closed while the receiving pit is being installed. Access will be maintained for residents inside the construction zone. Thru traffic connecting to the south end of Geoffroy Drive is encouraged to take 16th Avenue to bypass the construction zone.

Once the Geoffroy Drive work is complete, the Contractor intends to begin work on Blackpoint Lane beginning on Wednesday. Work will then move to 14th Avenue once Blackpoint Lane is complete, likely Thursday.



If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the project line at (831) 708-8285.

Friday, January 22, 2016

Rain Today

Due to the rain, there will be no work on the PTMT pits today. The Contractor will return to 16th Avenue on Monday January 25, 2016 to continue drilling for the pit shoring.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Upcoming Pile Installation on 16th Avenue

The Contractor's pit excavation subcontractor is finishing up placing the piles on the 15th Avenue  this afternoon and will begin excavating the pit on 16th Avenue tomorrow morning. The Contractor will be temporarily closing 16th Avenue around the excavation.

Expect a small crew with heavy equipment and large beams moving around the work zone.

Access will be maintained for residents inside the construction zone. Thru traffic connecting to the south end of 16th Avenue is encouraged to take Geoffroy Drive to bypass the construction zone.



If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the project information line at (831) 708-8285

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Micro Tunneling Pit Excavation Update

The Contractor is not working today due to the rainy conditions, but installation of the PTMT pits is expected to begin tomorrow, January 20th. Work will begin at the end of 15th Avenue. After work on 15th Avenue is complete, the Contractor will move on to 16th Avenue.

Expect a small crew with heavy equipment moving around the end of 15th Avenue. There may be some short traffic delays, but access for all residents will be maintained.

Additionally, notices about the micro tunneling work schedule were distributed last week to residents of 14th, 15th, and 16th Avenue as well as Geoffroy Drive and Blackpoint Lane. A copy of the notice can be found by clicking the "PTMT Schedule" tab at the top of the page.

Please feel free to contact the project line at (831) 708-8285 with any questions.

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Rain and Schedule Update

With the heavy rain this week and rain predicted next week, construction operations will be minimal other than minor work at the new 15th Avenue Pump Station. Depending on the weather, excavation of the pits for the trenchless sewer installation will begin at the end of next week. A more detailed summary of work will be provided shortly.