3 Week Projected Timeline
July 26th – July 30th
Monday, July 26th – Friday, July 30th:
– Baumhardt is installing storm sewer pipes between Valley Road and N. Oakwood Road
– Michels finished excavating Omro Road between N. Oakwood Road and Brooks Lane.
– Sommers continues pouring curb and gutter between N. Westhaven and Brooks Lane both sides
– Grube is starting work on the culvert extensions just east of Honey Creek Road
– TNT is staking storm sewer, curb and gutter just east of N. Oakwood Road
– Various utility work being done by WPS, Spectrum, AT & T, etc.
August 2nd – August 6th
Monday, August 2nd – Friday, August 6th:
– Baumhardt is installing storm sewer pipes between Valley Road and Tammy Road
– Michels resumes road excavating west of N. Oakwood Road
– Road closed at N. Oakwood Road and Omro Road on August 2nd
– Grube finishes working on the box culvert over Honey Creek just east of Honey Creek Road
– Sommers continues pouring curb and gutter near the Fire Station and begins pouring sidewalks on the east end near Brooks Lane
– Various utility work being done by WPS, Spectrum, AT & T, etc.
August 9th – August 13th
Monday, August 9th – Friday, August 13th
– Baumhardt will continue installing storm sewer pipes just west of Tammy Road
– Sommers continues laying Curb and Gutter and sidewalks just east of N. Oakwood Road
– Michels continues excavating east of Honey Creek Road
– Northeast Asphalt begins asphalt paving the east end of Omro Road between N. Westhaven and Brooks Lane on August 11th
Anticipated Traffic Impacts: 7/26/2021 – 8/13/2021
| Section | M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su | M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su | M | T | W | Th | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks – Westhaven | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Westhaven – Oakwood | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Oakwood – Honey Creek | BC | BC | BC | BC | BC | C | BC | BC | BC | BC | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Honey Creek -Leonard Point | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
BC= Box Culvert Extension at Honey Creek (Traffic Delays Expected)
C = Closed to Through Traffic
Omro Road
Resources for Businesses
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has put together an, “In this Together” guide for businesses affected by construction.
FAQ
Project Timeframe
The project begins April 26th and is scheduled to be completed in October 2021. Final landscaping, road painting, signage, etc. to be finished by end of Spring 2022.
Road and Driveway Access
Access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout the project. On occasion, access will not be available for limited periods of time when the work is being done at the end of the driveway. Please contact the Project Leader, if having no access would cause an issue.
Mail Delivery
The removal and reinstallation of mailboxes is the responsibility of individual property owners. A representative of the United States Postal Service will be in contact with each resident and business owner. The options for mail delivery will be to hold the mail at the post office and pick it up or install a temporary bank of mailboxes on one of the side streets.
Garbage Collection
Garbage collection will continue as scheduled. Please have your garbage, recycling, and yard waste out by 6:00 am. on the designated Monday schedule. The drivers will come through prior to the start of when workers and equipment will be in the roadway.
Road Closure Signs
Road closure signs to through traffic will be installed on the east and west ends of Omro Road at Leonard Point Road and Brooks Lane. Signs noting that businesses are open during construction will be located at Leonard Point Road, N. Oakwood Road, N. Westhaven Drive, and north of the roundabout on Brooks Lane.
Personal Property
Property owners are being asked to remove any personal property (i.e. bird feeders, landscaping, lights) prior to construction. Any items in the road right of way and within the construction easements will be removed during construction.
Other Projects in the Area
Construction of Irvine Detention Pond (May thru September)
Honey Creek Road Culvert Replacement (July and July)
Complete Jones Detention Pond (Fall)
Elmhurst Lane Asphalt Milling and Paving (July)
Work Schedule
Planned work schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
An occasional Saturday if necessary
No holidays
Temporary Signals
Temporary signals have been installed at the intersection of STH 21 and Leonard Point Road for the duration of the project.
Street and Traffic Signs
All street and traffic signs will be removed for the duration of the project. Street names will be painted on the pavement. New street and traffic signs will be installed near the completion of the project in October.
Newspaper Delivery
Newspaper delivery will continue as scheduled. There may be some delays with the delivery due to the construction but no one should miss a scheduled delivery of their newspaper.
Tree Removal
The sub-contractor hired to remove the trees and shrubs will begin their work the week of April 26th. If you are interested in keeping the wood, please communicate with the tree removal company when they start on your property.
Stormwater Runoff
Silt fences and other water runoff materials will be installed along the roadway and near Honey Creek the week of April 26th.
Dust Control
A water truck will be onsite to spray water as necessary to keep dust at a minimum
Contact List Name : Scott Hintz
Position : Project Manager
E-mail : s.hintz@gremmerassociates.com
Phone # : 715-572-7420
Resources from meetings to date
April 19th, 2021
Quick Guide Handout
March 12, 2019: First Public Information Workshop.
Location
For any farther questions please leave a comment below.
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Eric says
I am curious what the Oakwood school traffic will be like. Will traffic be able to enter from east and west morning and afternoons?
Town of Algoma says
The traffic is being routed to N Oakwood, and the Omro Road and N Oakwood intersection will remain open.