[RP TownTalk] Riverdale Park Station Construction Update Notice Weeks of: January 18, 2016 thru the week of January 25, 2016

[Jessica Barnes]

Riverdale Park Station

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE NOTICE

Weeks of: January 18, 2016 thru the week of January 25, 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. Washington Gas 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. 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 underway. 

 

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 has begun.

The construction of a large permanent storm water management pond in the NE
corner of the site has started. Washington Gas Light ("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. The installation of a new storm drain outfall pipe under Rhode
Island Avenue from Wells Run to the site has begun. 

 

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 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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