Downtown construction continues
Visitors to downtown Ukiah on Saturday may have noticed an unusual level of weekend construction activity, as Ghilotti Construction crews continued work on the Downtown Streetscape Project that day to make up time recently lost due to inclement weather.
The Streetscape Project has continued for many months, and the city currently estimates it may be finished in July. The following information about this week’s construction schedule was provided by Deputy City Manager Shannon Riley:
“The process of constructing the new sidewalks on the east side of State Street between Perkins and Mill streets will continue for the next three weeks. Within
the next two weeks, crews may be ready to begin pouring the new walks. City staff will work individually with each business regarding the details of that scheduling, as access to front doors may be restricted on the day new concrete is poured.
“Once Ghilotti finishes the east side of State Street, crews will move to the west side at Mill Street and work their way back north toward Perkins. Then, the 100 blocks of West Perkins and Standley (and some other miscellaneous work) will begin, likely toward the end of May. Current projections show this project wrapping up in about July. Hang in there, folks—the end is near!”
This week’s schedule
—City of Ukiah Electric (South State Street): The work to underground the electric utilities continues between Seminary and Mill. This will involve additional trenching and installation of conduit, which may impede State Street access to businesses in some cases. Crews will work to communicate directly with affected businesses.
—Wahlund Construction (West Clay Street — Monday-friday): “Potholing” will occur on West Clay Street between State and Oak streets. This process can be noisy and a bit messy, as they are drilling holes through the pavement in order to locate the underground utilities. This is a necessary step before replacing the sewer lines. Access to driveways in the 100 block of West Clay Street may be blocked during parts of this construction. During those times, employees and visitors to those businesses may park at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Ave. Construction hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
—Ghilotti Construction (Henry-mill streets —
Monday-friday): Continued work on the east side of State Street between Perkins and Mill streets, including excavating, forming and pouring new curbs, gutters, and bioretention facilities. Pouring of new sidewalks may begin in the next two weeks. East Stephensen Street will be closed to through traffic for the next few weeks — Community Care and The Maple will have access to their parking lots from Main Street. East Church will be closed intermittently during this phase. Construction hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North State Street between Perkins and Henry: Contractors will continue working on North State Street installing the decorative brick band on the outside of the sidewalks, as well as installing liners and filling with planting soil the tree wells and bioswales (triangular-shaped areas at the intersections, designed to be filled with landscaping and to filter storm water).
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