Paving on Van Buren Starts October 3

September 30, 2022 - Paving of Van Buren Avenue between 17th and 4th Street is planned to begin Monday, October 3. Expect congestion and traffic delays in the area. Travel on Van Buren Avenue and on 9th Street and 5th Street near Van Buren Avenue will be slow as a result of lane reductions and traffic control changes associated with this construction activity. We encourage you to use alternate routes if possible.

The construction schedule for the week of October 3 is as follows. Construction hours will be from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.  There is a potential for work after 6 p.m. to accommodate paving.

• Monday, Oct 3  – Grinding of Van Buren will begin. Travel on Van Buren will be maintained, but expect lane reductions and lane shifts throughout the work zone.

• Tuesday, Oct 4  – Grinding is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Paving will begin for the south lane on Van Buren, starting at 17th Street and will progress toward 9th Street.  Detours will be in place as work progresses through the intersection of 9th Street.

• Wednesday, Oct 5 – Paving will continue for the southern lanes on Van Buren and will end at 4th Street. Detours will be in place as work progresses through the intersection of 5th Street.

• Thursday, Oct 6  – Paving will begin for the north lane on Van Buren, starting at 17th Street and will progress toward 9th Street. Detours will again be in place as work progresses through the intersection of 9th Street.

• Friday, Oct 7 – Paving will continue for the northern lanes on Van Buren and will end at 4th Street. Again a detour will be in place for work progressing through the intersection of 5th Street.  Paving is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, Oct 7. 

Thank you for your patience as we work toward completing this project.