Scheduled Construction Activities
for
Week of June 18, 2018
Detailed information pertaining to construction projects and related activities within the city.
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Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Projects
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Virginia Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 10th Street, Belvedere Avenue, Oxford Street, San Diego Road, Laurel Lane, Milvia Street, Walnut Street and Backline, Murray Street, 7th Street, 66th Street, Idaho Street, Harmon Street and Boise Street
Andes Construction, Inc.
Project Notice and Map (.pdf)
Restoration work, testing and sealing interior of manholes throughout project area.
Please obey all “No Parking” signs posted within the construction area. Drive “SLOWLY” through the active construction site and “HEED” all temporary traffic and flagman directions.
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Haste St., Telegraph Ave., Ellsworth St., Dana St., Gilman St., 2nd St., Cedarwood Ln., 4th St., 6th St., Bancroft Way, Sacramento St., Visalia Ave. and backline, Colusa Ave., and Vincente Backline.
Cratus, Inc.
Project Notice and Map (.pdf)
Rehabilitation of sanitary sewer main and laterals on Gilman Street from Eastshore Highway to 4th (600-700 block).
Continue work on existing sanitary sewer main and manholes in 1600 block of Visalia Ave backline (Colusa to Vincente easement).
Rehabilitation of manholes throughout the project area. Waterproof coating of interiors and removal/replacement of frames and covers.
All businesses within and in the surrounding area of the construction area will be “Open” on their scheduled hours. Limited parking within the construction area. Please obey all “No Parking” signs posted within the construction area. Drive “SLOWLY” through the active construction site and “HEED” all temporary traffic and flagman directions.
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
9th St, Pardee St, Beverly Pl, California St, King St, Indian Rock Ave, Posen Ave, Neilson St, Northside Ave, Ordway St, Gilman St, and Halkin Ln.
Pacific Trenchless, Inc.
Project Notice and Map (.pdf)
No scheduled construction activity.
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
2nd/Camelia, Roanoke
Mosto Construction
Sewer manhole rehabilitation at 2nd/Camelia. Spot repair of sanitary sewer main at #36 Roanoke Road.
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Hearst Ave, Short St, McGee Ave, Dwight Way, Grant St, Eighth St, Carleton St, Grayson St, Anthony St, Burnette St, Prince St, Mabel St, Haskell St, Dohr St, and Stanton St
Mosto Construction
Project Notice and Map (.pdf)
Start spot repairs of sanitary sewer main at Dwight/McGee, Dwight/Roosevelt, Dwight/Grant, and Blake/McGee.
Please obey all “No Parking” signs, construction traffic signs and flagman within the construction area.
Sidewalk Projects
FY 2017-18 Sidewalk Project
Various locations
Sposeto Engineering
E-mail link to Project Engineer
Upcoming project.
Storm Drain Projects
FY 2016 Low Impact Development Project
Shattuck Avenue north of University Avenue, Rose Street/Hopkins Street/Curtis Street intersection
Empire Engineering & Construction, Inc.
E-mail link to Project Engineer
Miscellaneous work at Rose/Hopkins.
Transportation Projects
- Ashby/Claremont and Ashby/Hillegass Intersection Improvements
Ashby Avenue/Claremont Avenue intersection, Ashby Avenue/Hillegass Avenue intersection
Ray's Electric
E-mail link to Project Engineer PG&E to install new service. Additional signal testing to be done. New timing implementation at Claremont signal pending approval by Caltrans. New timing implementation and power up of signal at Hillegass pending approval by Caltrans.
- Tunnel Road Access Improvements and Ashby/Telegraph Intersection Improvements
Tunnel Road from Domingo Avenue to Oakland border, Ashby Avenue/Telegraph Avenue intersection
Redgwick Construction
E-mail link to Project Engineer No construction work scheduled. Work pending PG&E new service installation tentatively scheduled for July 31st.
- Le Conte Safe Routes to School Project
Shattuck Avenue between Russell Street and Ward Street
ERA Construction
E-mail link to Project Engineer Upcoming project for pedestrian crossing improvements.
Parks Projects
For additional information on Parks projects, please visit the Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department.
- Grove Park
2828 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Integra Construction Services
Project Notice Postcard Tennis and Basketball courts were re-opened on December 2nd, 2017.
Project is in close-out phase. Minor corrections and finishing touches may require restricted access for short periods of time, but the park is open.
- Becky Temko Tot Park
2424 Roosevelt Avenue
Redwood Engineering Construction
Project Postcard Notice Renovation includes replacement of the play structure and additional play elements, installation of resilient surfacing, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility improvements. Park is currently closed for renovation. Anticipated re-opening in August 2018.
Outside Agency Projects
- PG&E
E-mail link to City contact person Arlington Avenue between Mendocino and The Circle - Gas main and services installed. Deactivate old main. Expect traffic delays.
7th Street between Anthony and Heinz - Excavate and repair gas line.
Mabel Street between Dwight and Carleton - Install new gas main and services.
7th/Camelia - SCADA installation.
Restoration work at the following locations:
Benvenue Avenue between Parker and Dwight - Restoration.
Roosevelt Avenue between Dwight and Allston - Patch on Dwight. Striping restoration.
Woolsey/Colby - Striping restoration at Woolsey remains.
Browning Street between Channing and Dwight - Striping restoration.
Eucalyptus Road from Hillcrest to Oakland border - Restoration.
Center at Shattuck - Restoration pending.
Roanoke - Restoration pending.
Berkeley Way between Shattuck and Oxford - Electrical undergrounding and betterment. Striping and AC restoration remain.
Numerous AC restoration, concrete restoration and pole replacement in small areas throughout the City.
- EBMUD
E-mail link to City contact person Virginia Street from Sacramento to Spruce - Working on services east of Shattuck. Expect traffic delays.
Cragmont Avenue from Marin to Alta - Infrastructure renewal. Restoration in progress.
Restoration work at numerous small areas throughout the city.
For updated information and contacts regarding EBMUD Reservoir Replacement and Transmission Pipeline projects please follow the appropriate link below:
Panoramic Hill Improvements
EBMUD pipeline replacement on the Oakland side of Panoramic Hill began in July 2016. Berkeley Panoramic Hill pipeline and service replacement scheduled to begin in April 2017. Helicopter delivery of pipe scheduled for April 27, 2017, 9AM to 4PM. EBMUD April 2017 Helicopter Delivery Notice (.pdf)
Starting May 10, 2017, road closures on Panoramic are currently anticipated during working hours through October 2017. Services and concrete restoration remain. Expect traffic delays/road closures.
Summit Reservoir Replacement Project (Spruce at Grizzly Peak)
Construction started in late 2014 and major work to complete the new tank and landscaping continued through the end of 2017 with Shasta/Woods pumping plant work to complete in mid-2018. Temporary facilities have been installed to serve water to the area during the replacement of the Summit Reservoir and will remain in place until the new pumping plant is online.
EBMUD Summit Reservoir Notice - December 2014 (.pdf)
Summit Reservoir Update Notice - October 2015 (.pdf)
Wildcat Pipeline Project
Construction of the Wildcat Pipeline in Berkeley is anticipated to begin in fall 2018 and last for about two years. Construction to install a large valve on Bancroft Way was completed in January 2018. Berkeley project work to install the 48" transmission pipe along Ellsworth Street will begin in fall 2018.
- AT&T Telephone
E-mail link to City contact person Crews removing old poles throughout Berkeley.
Investigative and cable pulling work within existing manholes and vaults throughout the city.
- Comcast
E-mail link to City contact person 2900 block of College Avenue - Further work pending revised permit.
- Paxio
E-mail link to City contact person 6th Street/University Avenue - Installing telecommunication services. Restoration remains.
- University of California at Berkeley
Information provided by UC:
UC Berkeley Capital Strategies
capitalstrategies@berkeley.edu Berkeley Way West
Construction of a new academic building is underway in the lot bounded by Berkeley Way, Shattuck Ave and Hearst Ave. The building will house the School of Public Health, School of Education, and Department of Psychology. Ground floor retail along Shattuck Ave is also planned.
Bancroft Residence Hall Project (Blackwell Hall)
The Bancroft Residence Hall project will bring new student housing to Bancroft Way along with retail and new space for Stiles Hall. The project, bounded by Bancroft Way, Dana St, and Durant St. includes beds for 775 students along with study and activity space. More about the Bancroft Residence Hall project, including a link to a webcam, is online at http://capitalstrategies.berkeley.edu/bancroft-residence-hall-student-housing-project. The new housing is scheduled to open in August 2018.
Information about campus construction is available on the web at capitalstrategies.berkeley.edu. Questions or concerns can be addressed to UC Berkeley Capital Strategies, capitalstrategies@berkeley.edu. Other campus resources include the UC Office of Environment, Health and Safety at (510) 642-3073.
In all construction areas:
- Please observe all "NO PARKING" signs
- Tie or keep pets away to assure both pet and worker safety
- Keep children out of work area
- Dust and noise will be prevalent, please take proper precautions
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