Court House Construction: Dirt Mostly Gone

>While I was very sad to see the efforts to move the new District Court House away from its currently-planned site at the old public library fail, we’re not going to cry over spilt milk. Demolition is well under way and construction will soon begin.

Here is the latest update from the City on what’s happening:

95% of all the dirt has been exported and should be all cleared by the end of the week. Looking ahead, the west side of the retaining wall will be started within the next two weeks, starting from the south and working north.

Coakley Williams has hired a company that monitors the vibration coming from the construction site to protect the historic homes next door from vibration related damage. Readings so far have shown very little vibration. The State and the City are aware of the constant flow of trucks that must make their way around, and therefore have specific routes that all trucks must use to have as little impact as possible on the neighborhoods.

Coakley Williams and the State realize the amount of dirt and dust that falls on the street, and have hired a larger sweeper that will sweep more thoroughly. Coakley Williams also hoses down trucks before they leave the site to reduce the amount of dirt tracked on the streets. They will not be using water to clean the streets in below freezing temperature, so as not to have slippery roads during the cold season.

As previously mentioned, we are aware that the temporary sidewalk is a cause of concern due to the lack of visibility southbound on 28. We have passed our concerns to SHA, State and Highway Administration, and they are currently working on how to best caution drivers to slow down and be aware of the upcoming traffic light.. Safety is a top priority for everyone involved in the project.

As the City keeps us informed, we’ll pass it along.

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