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The Village of Little Chute Department of Public Works is constantly undertaking a variety of projects ranging form road construction, water and sewer replacement and storm water management. Throughout the course of the year, road project updates will be available.Madison St. (STH 96) Lane Closure - 1/25 to 2/3
On Monday; January 25, 2021 the Village of Little Chute will begin construction and replacement of storm sewer located at the intersection of Madison Street (CTH N) and Main Street (STH 96). This construction activity will close the west bound/right turn lane on Main Street. The south bound left turn lane will remain open for movements in all directions.
Traffic control devices will be installed on CTH N to direct traffic for lane closures on the north and south sides of Main Street but will remain open to traffic in all directions. Please expect changes in traffic control and also delays if traveling in this area.
Construction updates will be posted on the Village Construction web-page. Please direct any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this project to the Village of Little Chute Engineering Department at (920) 423-3865.
For North South closure click here.
For East West closure click here.
2020 Utility & Street Construction -
Lyle Street Storm Sewer
2020 UTILITY & STREET CONSTRUCTION – LYLE STREET STORM SEWER
Schedule: February 2021 Utility Installation, with 2021 Spring Restoration
PROJECT – The Village of Little Chute’s 2020 Fall Storm Sewer project is in the following location:
Lyle Street Storm Sewer: Sanitorium Road to 600’ West on Lyle Street
Contract Number: 2020005 – LYLE STREET STORM SEWER RECONSTRUCTION
Work for the Lyle Street Storm Sewer shall include 752 lineal feet of 36-inch storm sewer and 17 lineal feet of 12-inch pipe used for inlet leads. The project documents were prepared for open cut technology. This project also includes 1,366 square yards of asphalt pavement with associated terrace work, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway restoration as identified in the construction documents. Approximately half of the 36-inch storm sewer is located within utility easements in rear and side lot locations of a residential neighborhood. This work shall replace an existing 18-inch storm sewer.
UPDATED WEEKLY SCHEDULE - (February 1st to February 5th)
LYLE STREET - UTILITIES
Advance Construction is scheduled to begin storm sewer construction on Monday, February 1st. Proposed storm sewer construction will take place at the intersection of Lyle Street and Sanitorium Road and will continue west on Lyle Street to a utility easement located on private property. This area will be an active construction site. For your safety as well as those working in the area, please avoid using this area when possible.
Traffic Impacts: The intersection of Sanitorium Road and Lyle Street will remain open to through traffic. Intermittent lane restrictions and closures will take place to facilitate a safer construction site as well as safer traffic movements for residents. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY” signs. Residents will have access to their driveways at the end of each work day, please avoid parking on the street in the construction zone, access for drop off and pick up are allowed. Residents should expect additional restrictions due to installation of proposed utilities, and should use alternate routes to limit traffic in the area when possible.
2020 Utility & Street Construction -
Downtown Storm Project
2020 UTILITY & STREET CONSTRUCTION – DOWNTOWN STORM SEWER
Schedule: January 2020 Utility Installation, with 2021 Spring Restoration
PROJECT – The Village of Little Chute’s 2020 Fall Storm Sewer projects are in the following location:
Downtown Storm Sewer (Storm sewer): Grand Avenue to Madison Street
Contract Number: 2020005 STORM SEWER – DOWNTOWN STORM SEWER EXTENSION
Contract Number 2020005, Downtown Storm Sewer Extension shall include 1,090 lineal feet of 42-inch to 12-inch diameter storm sewer. The project documents were prepared for open cut technology. This project also includes 140 square yards of 8” concrete street repair and 878 square yards of asphalt pavement with associated terrace and driveway restoration as identified in the construction documents. An existing two stall garage shall be removed and disposed of as part of this project. The fore mentioned work is considered the base bid for this contract.
UPDATED WEEKLY SCHEDULE - (January 25th to January 29th)
DOWNTOWN STORM SEWER - UTILITIES
Advance Construction Inc. is the General Contractor for the Village Downtown Storm Sewer Project. Advance has completed the installation of storm sewer utilities from Grand Avenue to Monroe Street. Advance then continued south on Monroe Street where they entered into the new Cobblestone Hotel parking lot, where storm sewer is being placed in a permanent on-site utility easement. Beginning Monday January 25th, Advance Construction will be closing lanes of traffic at the intersection of Main Street and Madison Street. This intersection will be an active construction site. For your safety as well as those working in the area, please avoid using this area when possible.
Traffic Impacts: The intersection of Main Street and Madison Street will remain open to through traffic. Lane restrictions will be in place to limit left and right turning movements to help facilitate safer traffic flows. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY” signs. Parking is not permitted on the street, access for drop off and pick up are allowed. Residents should expect additional restrictions due to installation of proposed utilities, and should use alternate routes to limit traffic in the area when possible.
COUNTY N TO CLOSE MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH TO THURSDAY, JANUARY 14TH
Outagamie County Highway N (Freedom Road) is scheduled to close to traffic beginning
on Monday, January 11, 2021 between Maple Drive and Hickory Drive, north of the Village
of Little Chute. The closure is necessary to complete a storm sewer crossing associated
with a Village of Little Chute capital improvement project. The work is weather dependent
and anticipated to be completed in three (3) working days.
A posted detour will be signed and will utilize County “JJ”/Edgewood Drive, State Highway
“55”, and I-41.
For a map of the detour click here.
Please direct any questions or concerns regarding the project to the Village of Little Chute
Department of Public Works by phone at (920) 423-3865.
Town of Vandenbroek Bridge Closures
Click here to see Outagamie County's public notice in regards to two bridge closures in the Town of Vandenbroek that will last till the Spring of 2021.
Fiber-optic Network Construction
Starting in November 2020 White Construction on behalf of TDS started a fiber to home initiative in the Village of Little Chute. The fiber-optic network will eventually reach all the Fox Valley area. Construction started North of 41 in the Streamview Lane, Arts Way, Evergreen Drive area. Residents will receive communication when work will begin in their area. One example is the door hanger pictured below. Work will continue during the winter weather dependent. Any questions regarding this project call 1-855-259-8576 or visit TDSFiber.com/construction.
Hickory Drive Closed - Starting Monday, September 21
st Until Further Notice
The section of Hickory Drive from “N” / Freedom Road to Don DeGroot Drive will be closed for the Nestle Plant expansion to thru traffic.
If you have any questions call the Department of Public Works, (920) 423-3865.
Road Closed – No Thru Traffic County “N” (Madison Street) & Pine Street
County “N” / Madison Street Detour – Starting Monday, September 21st to Thursday, October 1st
County “N” / Madison Street (From State Hwy 96 / Main Street to McKinley Avenue) will be closed starting Monday, September 21st for utility work for the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites. See map.
The detour route will be as follows: County “N” to County “OO” (North Avenue), East on County “OO” (North Avenue) to Rosehill Road, South on Rosehill Road to Hwy 96 (Main Street), West on Highway 96 (Main Street).
Pine Street North of Church Street to Canal Street- Starting Monday, September 21st
The above section of Pine Street will be officially vacated to make room for St. John’s parking lot expansion. See map.
If you have any questions call the Department of Public Works, (920) 423-3865.
2020 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT – MOASIS DRIVE
Schedule: August 2020 to October 2020
Project Description:
The existing water main infrastructure along the project had become ineffective and or deteriorated and was in need of replacement. The aged ductile-iron water main had experienced multiple breaks along the roadway. Street work consisted of excavation to subgrade and the installation of new stone base, concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter, driveway approaches and landscaping.
UPDATED SCHEDULE - (Substantially Completed, No Scheduled Activity)
MOASIS DRIVE UTILITIES
Dorner Inc. has completed the water main replacement, water services, and miscellaneous storm sewer work for the length of the project.
MOASIS DRIVE PAVING & RESTORATION
Vinton Construction Co. has completed the concrete restoration and North East Asphalt has completed their work as well. Landscape restoration has also been completed by Dorner and the project is considered to be substantially complete. Miscellaneous construction and adjustments may be needed as punch-list items are corrected, there is no scheduled construction activity at this time.
Traffic Impacts: Moasis Drive is open to through traffic, no restrictions due to the Village construction project should be in place at this time.
2020 UTILITY & STREET CONSTRUCTION – HOMEWOOD COURT & CAROL LYNN DRIVE
2020 UTILITY & STREET CONSTRUCTION – HOMEWOOD COURT
Project Description:
The existing water main and storm sewer infrastructure along the project had become ineffective and or deteriorated and was in need of replacement. The aged ductile iron water main had experienced multiple water main breaks and was replaced with new PVC water main. The storm sewer pipe was undersized for the area and was in need of upsizing. Existing pavement condition had reached the end of its practical service life and was also in need of replacement. Street work consisted of excavation to proposed subgrade and the installation of new stone base, concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter, driveway approaches, sidewalks, terrace restoration, and permanent signage. The typical section of Homewood Court includes 7-inches of concrete, over 8-inches of granular base material. The new pavement is comprised of two 11-foot wide drive lanes and one 6-foot wide parking lane.
UPDATED SCHEDULE - (Substantially Completed, No Scheduled Activity)
HOMEWOOD COURT UTILITIES
Don Hietpas & Sons has completed the water, sanitary, and storm sewer utilities on Homewood Court. Miscellaneous construction and adjustments may be needed as punch-list items are corrected, there is no scheduled construction activity at this time.
HOMEWOOD COURT PAVING
Vinton Construction is the general contractor for the Village paving contract on Homewood Court. Vinton and Martell Construction have completed construction of new sidewalk and aprons. Highway Landscapers has also completed landscape restoration. Additional contractors may be on-site performing final punch-list items and clean up as necessary. No construction activity is scheduled at this time.
Traffic Impacts: Homewood Court is open to through traffic, no restrictions due to the Village construction project should be in place at this time.
2020 UTILITY & STREET CONSTRUCTION – CAROL LYNN DRIVE
Schedule: June 2020 to October 2020
Project Description:
The project entailed reconstruction of approximately 1,670 centerline feet of roadway along Carol Lynn Drive from East Lincoln Avenue to East Wisconsin Avenue in the Village of Little Chute.
The existing water main and storm sewer infrastructure along the project had become ineffective and or deteriorated and was in need of replacement. The ductile iron water main had experienced multiple water main breaks, new PVC water main has been installed. The storm sewer was undersized for the area and in need of upsizing. The current pavement had reached the end of its service life and was in need of replacement. Street work consists of excavation to subgrade and the installation of new stone base, concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter, driveway approaches, sidewalks, terrace restoration, and permanent signage. The typical section of Carol Lynn Drive includes 7-inches of concrete, over 8-inches of granular base material. The new pavement is comprised of two 11-foot wide drive lanes and one 6-foot wide parking lane.
UPDATED SCHEDULE - (Substantially Completed, No Scheduled Activity)
CAROL LYNN DRIVE UTILITIES
Don Hietpas & Sons has completed the water, sanitary, and storm sewer utilities on Carol Lynn Drive. Miscellaneous construction and adjustments may be needed as punch-list items are corrected, there is no scheduled construction activity at this time.
CAROL LYNN DRIVE PAVING
Vinton Construction is the general contractor for the Village paving contract on Carol Lynn Drive. Vinton and Martell Construction have completed construction of new sidewalk and aprons. Highway Landscapers has also completed landscape restoration. Additional contractors may be on-site performing final punch-list items and clean up as necessary. No construction activity is scheduled at this time.
Traffic Impacts: Carol Lynn Drive is open to through traffic, no restrictions due to the Village construction project should be in place at this time.
2020 Village of Little Chute Projects
For a full description of each project click here.
Any questions regarding projects call (920) 423-3865.
*Railroad Quiet Zones *Moasis Drive *Vandenbroek Pond
*Homewood Court *Carol Lynn Drive
Updates:
Prior to the reconstruction of underground infrastructure and pavement on Homewood Ct, WE Energies and their subcontractor Michel’s Construction will start gas main relocation Monday, April 6, 2020. They will start on the west entrance of Homewood Ct and W. Florida Ave. It is anticipated that the main will take a week to install and gas up. At that time, they will transfer services from the old main on to the new main. All construction is planned to be completed by Friday April 24, 2020.
To bid on the 2020 utility and street reconstruction projects click the link here and enter the following quest numbers:
2020 Concrete Paving - Homewood Court and Carol Lynn Drive
Quest E-Bid Doc # 6726167
2020 Utilities Project - Homewood Court and Carol Lynn Drive
Quest E-Bid Doc # 6724625
2020 Railroad Quiet Zone Crossing Implementation
Quest E-Bid Doc # 6840686
2020 Water Main Reconstruction - Moasis Drive
Quest E-Bid Doc # 6840612
Bore Hole Testing
The Village will be conducting bore hole testing the week of February 3rd - 7th for our 2020 projects – Homewood Court, Carol Lynn Drive, Vandenbroek Pond and Moasis Drive.
Bore hole testing is used to find out the structure and content of the ground / soil before construction begins. If you have any questions call (920) 423-3865.
Public Hearing Carol Lynn Drive and Homewood Court:
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Village Hall, Village Board Room
Click here for outline presented at Public Hearing Meeting.
Click here for frequently asked questions presented at Public Hearing Meeting.
Click here for the Preliminary Engineer's Report.
Public Informational Meeting Carol Lynn Drive and Homewood Court:
Date: Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Village Hall, Village Board Room
Click here for outline presented at Public Informational Meeting.
Public Informational Meeting Moasis Drive, Vandenbroek Pond, and Railroad Quiet Zones:
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Village Hall, Village Board Room
Thank you for your patience throughout the reconstruction process!