About the Project
In an effort to improve reliability within the city’s water system, the City of Austin Water Utility is replacing a water valve near Bryker Woods Elementary at the of the intersection at 34th Street and Kerbey Lane.
The process involves digging under the pavement to get to the water main and replacing a 36-inch diameter valve. This work is not intended to result in a water outage for the area. A total of 180 square yards of pavement will be dug up for the project.
Two-way traffic will remain on 34th Street and Kerbey Lane. However, no parking will be permitted along the curbs of either street. Flaggers will be present to ease traffic congestion throughout the duration of the project.
Project Timeline
The project has been designed to make the process as expedient and interruption-free as possible for the neighboring community. The water valve is set to be replaced Dec. 19. 2009 - Jan. 2, 2010, which is during the 2009 AISD Winter Break. Here is the timeline for the project:
- Preparation begins on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009
- Three days of initial work
- Break for Christmas day
- Replace the valve on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009
- Restoration of street Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 to Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010
About the Contractors:
The water valve replacement is being handled by Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. as the engineering design consultant. The construction work is being done by McLean Construction, Ltd.
