[RP TownTalk] Riverdale Park Station - Construction Update Notice for the Weeks of September 28 and October 5, 2015

[Jessica Barnes]

Riverdale Park Station

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE NOTICE 

 

Weeks of: September 28, 2015 and October 5, 2015 

 

What to Expect On-Site the Next Two Weeks: 

During the next two weeks of work, the General Contractor, L.F. Jennings,
and their subcontractors will continue site construction around the Whole
Foods Market and along Route 1. Underground utility work to install storm
drains, water mains, conduits, site lighting and sanitary sewers is
proceeding in multiple areas on the site. Grading for the pervious pavement
drainage system, under the Whole Foods parking lot, will begin soon. Gas
main installation from Route 1 into the site by Washington Gas is scheduled
to begin on 10/12/15. 

 

Construction of the Building 2 Garage footings and retaining walls will
begin on 9/30/15.Screen walls, seat walls and other site hardscape
structures in Gateway Park (adjacent to Route 1) will begin after Building 2
garage walls are completed. 

 

The contractor has started installation of a 48" drainage culvert pipe under
the CSX railroad tracks. Once this culvert is completed (estimated date is
10/30/15), the construction of a large storm water management pond in the NE
corner of the site can begin. 

 

Lane Closures: 

Utility connections for Verizon, Comcast and natural gas will be performed
and may require periodic lane closures. 

 

Future Plans: 

. Two week to two month look-ahead - 

o Continue all of the above work but start additional buildings to provide
new retail to the area. 

o Start construction of the pond at the northeast corner of the site. 

o Start utility relocation for the construction of the CSX Crossing east of
the railroad tracks. 

o Widen Route 1, installation of curb & gutter, and construction of on-site
roads. 

o Start installation of a traffic signal at Van Buren St. & Route1. 

o Washington Gas to begin relocation of existing gas main in Maryland Ave.
followed by installation of new storm drain outfall to Wells Run box
culvert. 

 

. Two to six month look-ahead - 

o Start additional retail buildings. 

o Start interior fit-out of Whole Foods. 

o Opening of Gateway Park. 

 

Work Hours: 

Work activity will be taking place Monday - Sunday between the hours of 7
a.m. and 7 p.m. However, work on the State highway will be restricted to
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

 

Contact Information: 

For any construction related concerns, please contact Robert Lockhart of
Capital Construction Consultants at 202-669-7157 or email at
rlockhart at ccci-dc.com. 

 

Jessica

Jessica E. Barnes

Town Clerk

Riverdale Park

5008 Queensbury Road

Riverdale Park, MD 20737

www.riverdaleparkmd.info <http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/> 

301-927-6381

 

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