August 10, 2007

Submitted by Linda Parrish, Promotions Coordinator, 608-822-3599, Toll Free 800-822-1131

Construction Work - Week of August 10

A-1 Excavating has had several crews in town working on sanitary, water and storm sewer underground work. This has escalated the construction process, which has caused sidewalk removal much sooner than originally announced.

Starting the week of August 13 two A-1 Excavating crews will be working. They will continue to work on sanitary, water and storm sewer from 6th to 4th Street. Currently all underground work is completed up to East 7th Street.

The week of August 13 the grading crew will continue moving to the north putting the base in place. It is anticipated temporary access to some side streets may be available.

Sidewalks – Back or side door access is recommended to most businesses at this time.

• All sidewalks on the east side of stage four have been removed.
• Most sidewalks on the west side of stage four will be removed the week of August 13.
  • Matt Olson /A-1 Excavating will contact businesses in the 1100 and 1200 block prior to removal of sidewalk.
  • Hartig Pharmacy customers are encouraged to call 608-822-3601 for access information. Hartig will make home delivery on Tuesday and Thursday to customers who are elderly or disabled.
    Mail order is also an option. Please call Hartig’s for details. The Fennimore Doll and Toy Museum is also offering access through their back door between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at times when side street access to Hartig’s becomes a problem.

Public Parking Areas
St. Mary's Parking lot at Jefferson and 9th Street

Fennimore Elementary School parking lot next to H & N Plumbing and Heating (until August 28, 2007)

North side of the Fennimore Fire and Rescue Building - parking will not be allowed near the Fire-Rescue Building. Absolutely NO parking on the East or South Side of Fire-Rescue Building.

Business owners and their employees are asked to leave any side street parking open for customers. Some businesses will have "customer only" parking behind their business place, we ask you to please observe the signs.

No Parking will be allowed on Washington Street between 4th & 12th during the construction process.

Washington Street Speed Limit - 25 mph (the same as all residential streets)

Signage
Blue Ribbon sign committee has installed bright green signs directing customers to Lincoln Avenue business locations. Please contact committee chair, Steve Lendosky if you have questions concerning signs (608-822-6111).

Stage Four Detour
12th and Washington Street will serve as the official detour route for all traffic during stage four of the road construction. The public should note this detour runs through a residential area. Keep in mind the speed limit for the detour route is 25 mph. Residents must keep in mind street side parking will not be allowed along the 12th and Washington Street detour route; residents must park in their driveway or yard.

The next public meeting will be held Thursday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fennimore Memorial building.

Note: the report is our best estimation and can be affected by weather or other items beyond our control.

For additional information or questions contact WiDOT Project Manager, Jeremy Krachey, P. E. - Civil Engineer - Transportation - Senior Project Leader Southwest Region - LaCrosse Office. The local field office is located at 1030 Lincoln Avenue other contact information includes Phone - (608) 822-3992 or jeremy.krachey@dot.state.wi.us

Meeting Updates

Project Timeline

Detour Route Maps