MONROE - Seven residents who attended a monthly informational meeting regarding Eighth Street construction Thursday heard a report that the work currently slated for completion Sept. 30 will follow its intended schedule.
Rock Road Companies Inc., the Janesville-based construction company, has been moving forward. Feedback from Fehr Graham Project Leader Ken Plowman was positive, highlighting the lack of delay despite a lot of rainfall over the past month.
"They're getting it done," Plowman said. "We appreciate everyone's patience."
Rock Road General Contractor Bob Kennedy agreed. He said currently stage one of the project has proceeded to its midpoint as scheduled.
"I think the job is off to a good start," Kennedy said. "The first month went pretty well."
For now, workers will focus on finishing the southern side of the street with curb and gutter by the end of May. Kennedy said asphalt should be laid by the end of the first week of June. Stage two is scheduled for mid-June, he added.
In stage two, there will be less noticeable changes. Driving lanes will shift from two on the east side to each outside lane once work begins June 15. Rock Road will be working on the middle section, which Plowman said will be slightly worrisome, given the open lanes of traffic.
"It makes for some tight situations," Plowman said. "We're doing what was needed to keep traffic open, go relatively quick. Our hope is to just leave the intersections open."
Ruda Toyota General Manager Jean Ruda said the added stop signs at the intersection of Third Avenue in response to complaints by local business owners to Plowman were "definitely appreciated."
Mike Molinaro, co-owner of Dairy Queen along Eighth Street, informed Plowman that work had been commendable and complimented workers' response to complaints by business owners regarding the conditions of the road. Plowman said he appreciated the comment because the rain "had not made it easy" to keep the area clean of debris and road indentations.
In stage three, set to begin mid-July, workers will begin to pour asphalt on part of the road, likely in the southern two lanes. Sidewalks will have already been installed on that side as well.
"It'll really start looking like a new road once we get that in," Plowman said.
Kennedy and Plowman answered questions with the aid of Public Works Director Al Gerber, who himself had inquiries directed his way during the meeting. Traffic signals are expected to be one of the final steps of the project's progression. In total, there are four planned stages. Though Kennedy said the final stage will likely only span over the last week of the project and will consist largely of final paving along all lanes.
Rock Road Companies Inc., the Janesville-based construction company, has been moving forward. Feedback from Fehr Graham Project Leader Ken Plowman was positive, highlighting the lack of delay despite a lot of rainfall over the past month.
"They're getting it done," Plowman said. "We appreciate everyone's patience."
Rock Road General Contractor Bob Kennedy agreed. He said currently stage one of the project has proceeded to its midpoint as scheduled.
"I think the job is off to a good start," Kennedy said. "The first month went pretty well."
For now, workers will focus on finishing the southern side of the street with curb and gutter by the end of May. Kennedy said asphalt should be laid by the end of the first week of June. Stage two is scheduled for mid-June, he added.
In stage two, there will be less noticeable changes. Driving lanes will shift from two on the east side to each outside lane once work begins June 15. Rock Road will be working on the middle section, which Plowman said will be slightly worrisome, given the open lanes of traffic.
"It makes for some tight situations," Plowman said. "We're doing what was needed to keep traffic open, go relatively quick. Our hope is to just leave the intersections open."
Ruda Toyota General Manager Jean Ruda said the added stop signs at the intersection of Third Avenue in response to complaints by local business owners to Plowman were "definitely appreciated."
Mike Molinaro, co-owner of Dairy Queen along Eighth Street, informed Plowman that work had been commendable and complimented workers' response to complaints by business owners regarding the conditions of the road. Plowman said he appreciated the comment because the rain "had not made it easy" to keep the area clean of debris and road indentations.
In stage three, set to begin mid-July, workers will begin to pour asphalt on part of the road, likely in the southern two lanes. Sidewalks will have already been installed on that side as well.
"It'll really start looking like a new road once we get that in," Plowman said.
Kennedy and Plowman answered questions with the aid of Public Works Director Al Gerber, who himself had inquiries directed his way during the meeting. Traffic signals are expected to be one of the final steps of the project's progression. In total, there are four planned stages. Though Kennedy said the final stage will likely only span over the last week of the project and will consist largely of final paving along all lanes.