[RP TownTalk] Riverdale Park Station - Construction Update Notice for the weeks of February 29 and March 7, 2016

[Jessica Barnes]

Riverdale Park Station

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE NOTICE 

Weeks of: February 29, 2016 thru the week of March 7, 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 and
site lighting 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. 

 

Installation of curb and gutter, around the Whole Foods Market parking lot,
will continue as weather permits. Installation of the new traffic signal at
Van Buren St. and Route 1 is being completed. After the curb and gutter is
in place, if weather permits, the parking lot in front of the Whole Foods
Market will be paved and the first course of paving around the Whole Foods
Market will be placed. 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. 

 

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.
Bio-soil storm water retention devices are being installed as required. 

 

The construction of a large permanent storm water management pond in the NE
corner of the site has started, but progress has been handicapped by winter
weather. WGL has completed the relocation of a gas line running along Rhode
Island Avenue (aka Maryland Avenue) to the west of the railroad tracks and
is now cleaning up from the work. The installation of a new storm drain
outfall pipe under Rhode Island Avenue, from Wells Run to the site, is
ongoing. 

 

CSX Crossing: 

Work has started 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. While this route has been used for years as
a "short cut" from Lafayette Avenue to M-Square, some vehicles are going
around the barriers only to find parts of the road removed. As a reminder,
all vehicles should honor the signs noting closure of the road. 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 Perform Spring landscaping for areas completed during winter months. 

o Opening of Gateway Park. 

 

. Two to six month look-ahead - 

o Start a residential/parking building. 

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 (Route 1) 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, Inc. 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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