Next Part of Criswell Street Rehabilitation Project Begins Tuesday, July 30th

UPDATES
JULY 29, 2024 - Due to the rain, crews are unable to begin the paving process on Monday, July 29th. Crews plan to resume their work on Tuesday, July 30th, weather permitting.

JULY 28, 2024 - Beginning Monday, July 29th, 2024, the paving process begins on Criswell Street, which will impact traffic.

During this time, Criswell Street will be closed to northbound traffic and through traffic (see detour map below). Flaggers will move local traffic safely around equipment so that residents can still access their homes.



JULY 24, 2024 - Due to the rain, crews are unable to complete the cement stabilization process on the north half of Criswell Street on Wednesday, July 24th. Crews plan to resume their work on Thursday, July 25th, weather permitting.

JULY 22, 2024 - Beginning Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, the cement stabilization process begins on Criswell Street, which will impact traffic.

During this time, sections of Criswell Street will be closed to through traffic. Flaggers will move local traffic safely around equipment so that residents can still access their homes.

The first section going through the cement stabilization process is the south half of Criswell Street beginning Tuesday, July 23rd (see map below):



The second section is the north half of Criswell Street, which begins Wednesday, July 24th (see map below). Weather permitting, both sections should only take one day each.

Once the cement has time to cure, crews will pave the road. The City will release more information about the impact on traffic as crews wrap up the cement stabilization process.

JULY 19, 2024 - During the reclamation process, crews noticed some additional areas that require grading, which is very typical with these types of projects. That work is expected to completed on Saturday, July 20th and Monday, July 22nd with the south half of Criswell Street closed to through traffic (see map below). Flaggers will move local traffic safely around equipment so that residents can still access their homes. The traveling public should note that once the reclamation process starts, Criswell Street will be a gravel roadway until it has been paved.



JULY 17, 2024 - Beginning Thursday, July 18^th, 2024, the reclamation process begins on Criswell Street, which will impact traffic as crews begin to wrap up the Criswell Street Rehabilitation Project.

During this time, sections of Criswell Street will be closed to through traffic during the day and open in the evening. Flaggers will move local traffic safely around equipment so that residents can still access their homes. The traveling public should note that once the reclamation process starts, Criswell Street will be a gravel roadway until it has been paved.

The first section going through the reclamation process is the north half of Criswell Street beginning Thursday, July 18^th (see map below).

The second section is the south half of Criswell Street, which begins Friday, July 19^th (see map below). Weather permitting, both sections should only take one day each.

One section of Criswell Street requires crews to alter the grade of the road. After the north and south sections have gone through the reclamation process, this third section will be closed to through traffic (see map below) on Friday, July 19^th and/or Saturday, July 20^th, weather permitting.

The reclamation process involves crews grinding up the existing road and then "reclaiming" the ground-up material to use as a base for the new roadway. Once the reclaimed material is graded and compacted, it will be stabilized by adding liquid cement. Once the cement has time to cure, crews will pave the road. The City will release more information about the impact on traffic as crews wrap up the reclamation process and prepare to apply the liquid cement, which will follow the same schedule as above.

JULY 9, 2024 - Beginning Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the detour on Criswell Street will change as the contractor replaces the final culvert (four of four) located south of Hopewell Avenue (see map below for the detour that begins on Wednesday, July 10).

The final part of the Criswell Street Rehabilitation Project includes paving the new and improved street. The City will release more information about the impact to traffic as crews begin wrapping up this final culvert replacement.

JULY 1, 2024 - Beginning in the afternoon of Monday, July 1, 2024, the detour on Criswell Street will change as the contractor replaces the third of four culverts located south of Hopewell Avenue (see map below for the detour that begins in the afternoon of Monday, July 1).

JUNE 24, 2024 - Beginning Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the detour on Criswell Street will change as the contractor replaces the second of four culverts located south of Hopewell Avenue (see map below for the detour that begins Tuesday, June 25).


JUNE 20, 2024 - Beginning Friday, June 21, 2024, a portion of Criswell Street south of Hopewell Avenue will be closed to traffic as crews continue the process of replacing drainage culverts that cross under Criswell Street.

During this time, there will be rolling closures as each culvert is expected to take approximately three to five days to complete. The traveling public is asked to pay close attention to the direction of the detour signs as they will change with the rolling closures (see map below for the detour that begins Friday, June 21). The contractor anticipates this part of the project to take between four and six weeks, weather permitting, to complete the four culverts between Hopewell Avenue and Valley Drive.

JUNE 14, 2024 - Due to an unexpected discovery, Criswell Street north of Hopewell Avenue will be closed to traffic until the end of June, weather permitting. Crews have uncovered an underground utility that is in direct conflict with the culvert replacement process and cannot continue their work until the utility company can relocate it safely. During this delay, the current detour (see map below under June 7, 2024 Update) will remain in place.

JUNE 7, 2024 - Beginning Monday, June 10, 2024, a portion of Criswell Street north of Hopewell Avenue will be closed to traffic as crews begin the process of replacing drainage culverts that cross under Criswell Street. During this time, Forest Grove Drive will reopen at Criswell Street and be used as a detour route along with Hopewell Avenue (see map below). This closure is expected to last until Monday, June 17, weather permitting.

JUNE 3, 2024 -Beginning Tuesday, June 4, 2024, the intersection of Forest Grove Drive and Criswell Street is closing as crews replace a storm sewer. The closure is expected to last until Saturday, June 8th, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured north to Indiana Avenue (see map below).

MAY 24, 2024 - Beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2024, work begins on Criswell Street from Valley Drive north to Forest Grove Drive as crews rebuild nearly 1.5 miles of roadway.

"Criswell St. has been targeted for improvement for several years as part of the City's Community Improvement Program," said Brent Morlok, City Engineer. "The area surrounding Criswell has seen substantial residential growth, which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, and with that has come increased traffic. The old sealcoat surface can no longer support that traffic, so the decision was made to rehabilitate the street this construction season."

Project Overview
The Criswell Street Rehabilitation Project includes a full-depth reclamation process, which is a construction process that uses existing materials to rebuild roads rather than sourcing new materials. This process can improve the environment, reduce fuel costs, and create a stronger base for more durable roads. Once the base is in place, crews will pave the road with 4 inches of hot mix asphalt. Before the base is in place and the road is paved, crews will also replace drainage culverts that cross under Criswell Street which are currently in poor condition. This entire project is expected to take approximately three months, weather permitting.

Project Updates
To ensure the safety of the traveling public and construction workers onsite, there will be several closures and detours in place which will change as the project progresses. Throughout the entire construction period, the City will be updating this webpage as well as the City's Facebook Page, Nextdoor Account, and sending out texts and/or emails to users who opt into a specific Alert Iowa List entitled "Criswell Street Rehabilitation Project."

You can view all of the City's communications channels and customize your own by clicking here.

Project Schedule
The first closure is on Criswell Street just south of Forest Grove Drive where crews will be replacing the storm sewer. That closure is expected to begin on Tuesday, May 28^th and last until Tuesday, June 4^th, weather permitting. During this time, Forest Grove Drive will remain open to traffic, but traffic on Criswell Street will be detoured at Hopewell Avenue (see map below).

The second closure includes the entire intersection of Criswell Street and Forest Grove Drive as crews finish their work. That closure is expected to begin on Tuesday, June 4^th and last until Saturday, June 8^th, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured north to Indiana Avenue (see map below).

The third part of the project will include a series of rolling closures as crews replace drainage culverts that cross under Criswell Street, starting on the north end and working their way south. Each culvert is expected to take approximately three days to complete. The traveling public is asked to pay close attention to the direction of the detour signs as they will change with the rolling closures. This part of the project is expected to take between four and six weeks, weather permitting. The City will update this webpage with a start date as crews wrap up their work at Criswell Street and Forest Grove Drive.

The fourth and final part of the project includes paving the new and improved street. The City will update this webpage with more information about the impact to traffic as crews begin wrapping up the culvert replacement phase.

"We appreciate everyone's patience as we understand construction is an inconvenience," said Morlok. "However, the finished product will be a great improvement for the area and the City as a whole."

Property owners who live on or off of Criswell Street received a letter from the City on April 30, 2024 with some important information regarding collection services and mail delivery services. To view the letter, click here.

NOTE: Beginning in mid-June 2024, Scott County will be replacing two bridges on Wells Ferry Road just east of Criswell Street. These projects will require full road/bridge closures and detours will be posted that may coincide with the detours mentioned above. To subscribe for updates on this project from the Iowa County Engineers Association, click here.