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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

 

APTOS VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2B

Project Update 12/15/2020

 

APTOS VILLAGE BUSINESSES:

All Aptos village businesses are open during construction operations.  Some may have modified operations and/or hours in accordance with current health orders.

SCHEDULE UPDATE

·         STORM DRAIN:  Trenching for storm drain installation is complete.  The tops of the drainage inlets remain to be completed.

·         ELECTRIC AND FIBER OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE:  Much of this work has been completed, including the installation of several pull boxes along Soquel Drive as well as hanging of conduit on the bridge.  Work on the south side of Soquel Drive remains to be completed.  This work is expected to be done by the end of December.

·         TRAFFIC SIGNALS:  Some of the signal poles have been installed at Aptos Creek Road.  Signals are expected to be energized in January.

·         RAILROAD CROSSING:  The new crossing has been installed and Aptos Creek Road was reopened on 12/4/2020.

·         RAILROAD SIGNALS:  Railroad signal work will continue through the end of December.

·         CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK:  Driveway reconstruction on Soquel Drive adjacent to the bridge is taking place this week and expected to be complete by mid-December.  Curb, gutter & sidewalk work north of the railroad tracks on Aptos Creek Road and on the south side of Soquel Drive is expected to be completed by the end of December.

·         PAVING:  Paving will take place mid to late January.

·         RAISE UTILITIES:  Utilities will be raised to final grade following paving operations, in mid to late January.

·         STRIPING:  Striping will take place mid to late January.

The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

TRAFFIC CONTROL

Anderson Pacific strives to keep two lanes of traffic open on Soquel Drive to the greatest extent possible.  At times, lane closures with flaggers will be necessary.  Delay times could be up to fifteen minutes.  For the safety of all, please use caution when moving through the construction zone, obey all signage, and please share the road.

 

GENERAL

The Aptos Times published a great Q & A article about this project in their July 15, 2020 edition.  Please see link to the article on the right.

The public’s patience is appreciated during the construction process and we look forward to project completion in January 2021.  The completion date is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

Questions and comments may be directed to:
Cristina Crocker, Resident Engineer, (831) 477-3956
Cristina.crocker@santacruzcounty.us

Friday, November 13, 2020

 

APTOS VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2B

Project Update 11/13/2020

 

APTOS VILLAGE BUSINESSES:

All Aptos village businesses are open during construction operations.  Some may have modified operations and/or hours in accordance with current health orders.

SCHEDULE UPDATE

·         STORM DRAIN:  Storm drain has been installed from near the bridge moving east on Soquel Drive to Aptos Creek Road, and then turning north toward the railroad tracks.  The week of 11/16 storm drain installation will continue through the track bed and north up Aptos Creek Road.  This work is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving.

·         ELECTRIC AND FIBER OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE:  Much of this work has been completed, including the installation of several pull boxes along Soquel Drive.   This work will continue through 11/25.

·         TRAFFIC SIGNALS:  Bases for some of the signals have been installed.  The signal poles are expected to be installed by mid-January.

·         RAILROAD CROSSING:  Removal of the existing rail and ties is scheduled for Saturday, 11/14.  One lane of traffic with flaggers will be maintained on Aptos Creek Road during the removal operation.  Installation of the new railroad crossing is scheduled for 11/30 through 12/11.  Aptos Creek Road will be closed with detours along Soquel Drive, Trout Gulch Road, and Aptos Village Way while the railroad crossing is constructed.  The crossing will be plated and open on the weekends.

·         RAILROAD SIGNALS:  Railroad signal work will begin 11/23 and continue through mid-December.

·         CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK:  Curb, gutter & sidewalk work north of the railroad tracks on Aptos Creek Road is scheduled for 11/23 through the first week in December.  Work on the south side of Soquel Drive is scheduled for 12/2 through mid-December.

The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

TRAFFIC CONTROL

SATURDAY 11/14 WORK SCHEDULED:  Removal of the existing rail and ties on Aptos Creek Road is scheduled for Saturday, 11/14.  One lane of traffic with flaggers will be maintained during the removal operation.

ROAD CLOSURE SCHEDULED:  Aptos Creek Road will be closed at the railroad crossing beginning Monday, 11/30 through Friday, 12/11 with detours along Soquel Drive, Trout Gulch Road, and Aptos Village Way.  This closure was previously scheduled to start on Monday 11/16 but has been rescheduled to begin Monday, 11/30.  The blog will be updated should the closure date change again.  The crossing will be plated and open to traffic on the weekends, starting at the end of shift Friday through Monday morning.

 

OTHER OPERATIONS:  Lane closures with flaggers on Soquel Drive and Aptos Creek Road will continue.  Delay times could be up to fifteen minutes.  For the safety of all, please use caution when moving through the construction zone, obey all signage, and please share the road.

 

GENERAL

The Aptos Times published a great Q & A article about this project in their July 15, 2020 edition.  Please see link to the article on the right.

The public’s patience is appreciated during the construction process and we look forward to project completion in January 2021.  The completion date is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

Questions and comments may be directed to:
Cristina Crocker, Resident Engineer, (831) 477-3956
Cristina.crocker@santacruzcounty.us

Friday, September 25, 2020

 

APTOS VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2B

Project Update 9/25/2020

 

APTOS VILLAGE BUSINESSES:

All Aptos village businesses are open during construction operations.  Some may have modified operations and/or hours in accordance with current health orders.

SCHEDULE UPDATE

Anderson Pacific will resume work on the Aptos Village Phase 2B project on Monday, September 28, 2020.

·         STORM DRAIN:  Storm drain work will continue at the lower end of the system near the bridge moving east on Soquel Drive toward Aptos Creek Road.  As work progresses, the operation will move into the roadway on Soquel Dr.  Scheduled completion date for this work is by the end of October.

·         CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK, North Side of Soquel:  Curb, gutter & sidewalk work will continue on the north side of Soquel Dr. upon completion of the storm drain, followed by the south side of Soquel Dr.  This work may be completed by the end of October.

·         RAILROAD CROSSING:  The railroad crossing schedule is still being finalized and will be released when it becomes available.  Aptos Creek Road will be closed with detours while the railroad crossing is constructed.

The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

TRAFFIC CONTROL

So far, the contractor’s operation has allowed two lanes of traffic to remain open much of the time.  Traffic control consisting of one lane, two-way traffic with flaggers will be required during upcoming construction phases.  Delay times could be up to fifteen minutes.  For the safety of all, please use caution when moving through the construction zone, obey all signage, and please share the road.

GENERAL

The Aptos Times published a great Q & A article about this project in their July 15, 2020 edition.  Please see link to the article on the right.

The public’s patience is appreciated during the construction process and we look forward to project completion in November 2020.  The completion date is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

Questions and comments may be directed to:
Cristina Crocker, Resident Engineer, (831) 477-3956
Cristina.crocker@santacruzcounty.us

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

APTOS VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2B

Project Update 9/9/2020

 

APTOS VILLAGE BUSINESSES:

All Aptos village businesses are open during construction operations.  Some may have modified operations and/or hours in accordance with current health orders.

SCHEDULE UPDATE

The CZU Lightning Complex fires have devastated the northern part of Santa Cruz county, including the San Lorenzo Valley and Bonny Doon areas.  In addition to the many homes and structures that were lost, there was also extensive damage to County infrastructure, consisting of bridges, roads, guardrail, HDPE drainage facilities, sanitation facilities, water systems, and more.  Many area contractors, Anderson Pacific being one of them, will be making the emergency repairs necessary to re-open roads and restore services.  For this reason, Anderson Pacific will not be working on the Aptos Village project beginning September 8, 2020.  They will return when their emergency repair work is complete, in approximately two to four weeks.  When they resume work, they will continue with the storm drain system that was begun near the bridge.  Sub-contractors may continue to work during this time.

The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

TRAFFIC CONTROL

With Anderson Pacific busy on emergency repairs, traffic will be largely unimpacted by construction activities during this time.  Sub-contractor work may require intermittent traffic control.

For the safety of all, please use caution when moving through the construction zone, obey all signage, and please share the road.

GENERAL

The Aptos Times published a great Q & A article about this project in their July 15, 2020 edition.  Please see link to the article on the right.

The public’s patience is appreciated during the construction process and we look forward to project completion in November 2020.  The completion date is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

Questions and comments may be directed to:
Cristina Crocker, Resident Engineer, (831) 477-3956
Cristina.crocker@santacruzcounty.us


Thursday, August 6, 2020

APTOS VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2B

Project Update 8/6/2020

APTOS VILLAGE BUSINESSES:

All Aptos village businesses are open during construction operations.  Some may have modified operations and/or hours in accordance with current health orders.

SCHEDULE UPDATE

·         STORM DRAIN:  Storm drain revisions due to utility conflicts have been completed.  Installation is expected to begin soon, likely this month, and will take about four weeks to complete.

·         CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK, North Side of Soquel:  Curb, gutter & sidewalk work will continue on the north side of Soquel Dr. with curb and gutter being poured this week and sidewalk soon to follow.

·         RAILROAD CROSSING:  The railroad crossing schedule is still being finalized and will be released when it becomes available.

The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

TRAFFIC CONTROL

So far, the contractor’s operation has allowed two lanes of traffic to remain open much of the time.  Traffic control consisting of one lane, two-way traffic with flaggers will be required during upcoming construction phases.  Delay times could be up to fifteen minutes.  For the safety of all, please use caution when moving through the construction zone, obey all signage, and please share the road.

GENERAL

The Aptos Times published a great Q & A article about this project in their July 15, 2020 edition.  Please see link to the article on the right.

The public’s patience is appreciated during the construction process and we look forward to project completion in November 2020.  The completion date is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

Questions and comments may be directed to:
Cristina Crocker, Resident Engineer, (831) 477-3956
Cristina.crocker@santacruzcounty.us


Friday, June 26, 2020

APTOS VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2B

Project Update 6/26/2020

 

APTOS VILLAGE BUSINESSES:

All Aptos village businesses are open during construction operations.  Some may have modified operations and/or hours in accordance with current health orders.

SCHEDULE UPDATE:

·         POTHOLING:  Potholing to determine exact locations of underground utilities is expected to continue through Tuesday, June 30.

·         STORM DRAIN:  Storm drain installation is expected to begin after potholing is completed and any utility conflicts have been addressed.  Construction could begin as soon as July 1 and will take about three weeks to complete.

·         CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK, North Side of Soquel:  Curb, gutter & sidewalk work will begin after storm drain installation is complete and could begin as soon as July 22.  Construction will take about three weeks to complete. 

·         RAILROAD CROSSING:  The railroad crossing schedule is still being worked out.  Construction may begin in July.

The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

TRAFFIC CONTROL:

Traffic control consisting of one lane, two-way traffic with flaggers will continue during construction operations.  Delay times could be up to fifteen minutes.  For the safety of all, please use caution when moving through the construction zone, obey all signage, and please share the road.

GENERAL:

The public’s patience is appreciated during the construction process and we look forward to project completion in November 2020.  The completion date is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

Questions and comments may be directed to:
Cristina Crocker, Resident Engineer, (831) 477-3956
Cristina.crocker@santacruzcounty.us


Thursday, June 11, 2020

APTOS VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2B

Project Update 6/11/2020

 

APTOS VILLAGE BUSINESSES:

All Aptos village businesses are open during construction operations.  Some may have modified operations and/or hours in accordance with current health orders.

SCHEDULE UPDATE:

·         POTHOLING:  Work on the Aptos Village Improvements Phase 2B project will begin on Tuesday, June 16 with potholing on Soquel Drive and Aptos Creek Road to determine exact locations of underground utilities.  Potholing work is expected to continue through Monday, June 22. 

·         STORM DRAIN:  Storm drain installation is expected to begin July 1 through July 21. 

·         RAILROAD CROSSING:  Railroad crossing work is expected to begin near the first of July.

TRAFFIC CONTROL:

Beginning Tuesday, June 16, traffic will be reduced to one lane, two-way traffic with flaggers at times.  Delay times could be up to fifteen minutes.  For the safety of all, please use caution when moving through the construction zone, obey all signage, and please share the road.

GENERAL:

The public’s patience is appreciated during the construction process and we look forward to project completion in November 2020.  The completion date is subject to change due to weather or other conditions.

Questions and comments may be directed to:
Cristina Crocker, Resident Engineer, (831) 477-3956
Cristina.crocker@santacruzcounty.us