[RP TownTalk] Riverdale Park Station - Construction Update Notice for the weeks of Feb. 1 and 15, 2016

[Jessica Barnes]

Riverdale Park Station

Construction Update Notice

Weeks of: February 1, 2016 thru the week of February 15, 2016 

 

What to Expect On-Site the Next Two Weeks: 

During the next two weeks the General Contractor, L.F. Jennings, 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 as weather permits. Washington Gas Light (WGL) and PEPCO continue to
bring service to each new building. 

 

Grading for the pervious pavement drainage system, under the Whole Foods
parking lot, will continue as weather permits. Installation of the new
traffic signal at Van Buren St. and Route 1 is being completed. Construction
of the three new entrances from Route 1 into the development has been
completed, except for final asphalt course and striping which will be
completed this Spring. Curb & gutter and base asphalt paving of the roads
around the Whole Food Market is being severely impacted by winter weather. 

 

Construction of screen walls, seat walls, sign walls and other site
hardscape structures in Gateway Park (buffer area adjacent to Route 1) and
around the Whole Foods Market parking lot is ongoing as weather permits. 

 

The construction of a large permanent storm water management pond in the NE
corner of the site has started, but progress is handicapped by winter
weather. WGL has completed the relocation of a gas line running along Rhode
Island Avenue to the west of the railroad tracks and is now reconnecting the
lateral lines into the new installation. The work will impact traffic from
Wells Run to the Pittcon facility. WGL is scheduled to complete these gas
connections on 2/3/16. The installation of a new storm drain outfall pipe
under Rhode Island Avenue from Wells Run to the site has been impacted by
the winter weather delays and by WGL. 

 

CSX Crossing: 

Work will soon begin on the much awaited new CSX crossing at Riverdale Park
Station. The bridge construction work is significant and required the
closing of the former ERCO plant parking lot between the Rivertech Court
cul-de-sac and Lafayette Avenue. This route has been used for years as a
"short cut" from Lafayette Avenue to M-Square. This closure will continue
until the new bridge is open - estimated to be in April 2017. 

 

The initial construction activities include the relocation of existing
electrical, communication and gas utilities that run parallel to the CSX
tracks. This relocation has started with the demolition of pavement where
new utilities will be installed. Utility relocations are necessary for the
construction of the new bridge over the CSX railroad tracks.

 

Lane Closures: 

Periodic lane closures along Route 1 may be required but long term closures
are not scheduled. 

 

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 Opening of Gateway Park. 

 

. Two to six month look-ahead - 

o Start additional retail buildings. 

o Perform Spring landscaping for areas completed during winter months. 

o Start interior fit-out of Whole Foods. 

 

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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