Description
Heineberg Rd--a main artery for kids traveling to school (CP Smith and Hunt) currently has all 4 main corners that are blocked off--how are we supposed to safely walk/bike to/from school?
Why did this project start right when school was starting? How long until this is complete?
VERY frustrating dealing with this every morning and afternoon while trying to get kids safely to and from school.
also asked...
Q. Problem with sidewalks:
A. Missing segment
A. Missing segment
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Brian Perkins (Registered User)
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Christine Harris (Registered User)
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SCormier (Verified Official)
Thank you for reaching out with your concerns. The DPW first received notification of the issue early on Thursday morning and immediately notified the contractor that they were required to install temporary ramps, and make an accessible path between the two sidewalks to allow for bicycle and pedestrian traffic to pass the corners that were under construction. This work was completed before the afternoon school children returned through the area on Thursday afternoon. In addition there is a crossing guard at the intersection of North Ave and Heineberg who has been working with the Contractor to ensure that there are safe paths in/around the construction areas for the school bicycle and pedestrian traffic; as well as ensuring traffic is held until everyone has safely crossed the road.
The current schedule as work in the area wrapping up over the next two weeks. As it relates to the curb ramps for the sidewalk they are being completed this week. The ramp at North Ave expected to be open to travel Thursday AM, and the corresponding end at Farrington open Friday AM; if not earlier. We understand the difficulty that traveling around/adjacent to a construction site can pose and appreciate your patience as the work concludes.
With regards to the overall project schedule. The work on the paving contract commenced in early July, with the start of Burlington's fiscal year. It is unfortunate that the work has to overlap with the start of school, as it does throughout the City on this project and others. However with the limited construction season for this type of work there will always be overlaps. We have noted your concerns with regards to outreach, and are always looking for ways to better reach our community with notifications of work. For this concern it seems working with the Burlington School District to include a notification to parents ahead of school starting will be something we pursue for next year's projects.
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