This week in phase one, the contractor is continuing the installation of storm sewer structures. The rebuilding of the new gravel section under the road is on schedule to be completed over the next two weeks. Next week, the concrete contractor will be forming and pouring the removed concrete curb in areas where the new gravel section has been completed. Please note that while working on the gate valve bolt replacements in phase one last week, the contractor encountered rapidly deteriorating gate valves that are not able to be salvaged and will need to be replaced. This work will lead to water main shutdowns that will be coordinated with residents via door hanger notification at least 24 hours before the shutdown. We will also send an electronic notice to residents who have subscribed to receive the daily Champlin Project emails. Please understand that unforeseen emergency shutdowns are unexpected and we apologize for the inconvenience they cause residents. We are working with the contractor to strategically and efficiently coordinate the upcoming shutdowns to limit the overall downtime by replacing multiple valves at once. The remainder of the gate valves are scheduled to be completed by April 26th.

In phase two, there will be a small amount of utility work by Xfinity and CenterPoint over the next two weeks. They will be making improvements to their networks before the roadwork starts. This will involve underground work in the space behind the curb where their existing facilities sit. It is estimated that the city’s contractor will not start street work until mid-May in phase two.