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

 

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

 

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