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What will the new street look like? The standard design for residential streets is 32 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A six inch (6") high, straight-face concrete curb and gutter is installed at the same time. How long will the work take? Construction usually takes about 5 months. Contractors are required to keep the road passable and provide driveway access whenever possible. If you have special access needs, let us know as soon as possible. What will happen to my driveway and sod? The new street will be constructed to match the elevation of existing driveways as closely as possible. It will be necessary, however, to replace the end of your driveway to ensure a smooth transition to the street. This replacement will be in gravel, asphalt or concrete depending on what material existed prior to construction. Similarly, in order to match the new curb and gutter to your yard, sod will be replaced adjacent to the street. There is no additional charge for these replacements. Can I have my driveway replaced? As long as your proposed changes conform to the City's driveway code, additions or changes to your driveway can be made with the street project. These include: • Widening your driveway. • Replacing/ changing existing driveway pavement. You must, however, pay any additional costs for extra work prior to the work starting. Additional information regarding this option will be provided if the project is approved. Can I have my sanitary sewer service replaced? The maintenance of your sewer service from the sewer main to the building is your responsibility. If you have a history of back-ups or have to clean your service frequently, it may be to your advantage to get an estimate to replace your service under the street as a part of the project. Additional information regarding this option will be provided if the project is approved. Will mail delivery be disrupted? The contractor will work closely with the post office to ensure uninterrupted mail delivery. Mail boxes will be grouped together at a nearby corner. Following construction, your mailbox will be replaced as close as possible to its original location or a location specified by you. What about my sprinkler system? Removal of underground sprinkler systems in the boulevard is the property owner's responsibility. Utility Flags To protect against underground utility damage, the City will be calling in utility locates later this summer. This is required by anyone digging a hole, whether it is for planting a tree or reconstructing a road. Xcel Energy, Comcast and Qwest will locate their underground utilities by spray painting and placing flags in the boulevard. The City needs this information for project design. TYPICAL RECONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 2-3 d Mailboxes are removed and temporary mailboxes installed at a neighborhood central location 2-4 wk Xcel replaces gas mains prior to city contractor starting work 1 wk Contractor removes the existing street (street access limited to through traffic + only. Some contractors remove street after sewer repair -see next item) 2 wk Watermain replacement 2 wk Sanitary sewer main and property owner sewer line repairs done, if needed 2 wk Storm sewer construction and/or modifications 1 wk Gravel base is installed 1 wk Concrete curbs built (entry into driveways not possible for 5 days -you will be able to park in the street adjacent to your property) 1 wk Concrete/Bituminous driveways are poured (concrete driveways not useable for 5 days; bituminous 1-2 hours) 1 wk First layer of asphalt placed on street (street access near normal) 1 wk Manhole castings set back in place 1 wk Boulevards sodded 1 wk Final layer of asphalt placed 2-3 d Mailboxes reinstalled Dale Street Reconstruction June 10, 2010 Page 2