Progress is happening at the Front Street construction area.
New storm drain structures, piping and corrosion protection devices have been installed at the current work area at the intersection of Franklin Street and Shattuck Way, according to Lori Sowa, City and Borough of Juneau Project Engineer.
The roadway in that section will be subcut — removing poor soil beneath the roadway — and filled with rock and concrete forms will be set for curb and gutter within the next week. Depending on the weather, concrete pours could start soon thereafter.
Some changes could start as soon as today with the work zone being expanded to just short of the Seward Street intersection. The exact day will depend on how much the ground thaws. Once the work zone is expanded, there will be no access from Shattuck Way onto Front Street for about a week while storm drain and hydrant work is completed at the intersection. After this time, cars will be able to exit Shattuck Way onto Front Street, although there will be intermittent delays due to construction activities.
Business and property owners near the construction site should take precautions by removing any breakable items from store fronts due to compaction activity expected this week.
