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