August 18 Construction Update
The project reached a milestone earlier this week when the north branch of the creek was reconnected to the main stem, marking completion of in-water work on the north branch and main stem. This brings us one step closer to project completion and also means one less bypass pump running on the construction site. Over the next few weeks, construction activities will include:
- Cleanup and dewatering of the site following heavy rainfall this week
- Concrete pouring and formation of the bridge abutments
- Creation of the south branch creek, west of 35th Avenue NE
August 11 Construction Update
Construction of the culvert and meandering creek continues to progress. See below for near-term activities and an outline of the remaining construction timeline:
- Excavation and placement of log structures in the north and south branches of Thornton Creek
- Concrete pouring and formation of the bridge abutments
- Connection of the north branch to the mainstem of Thornton Creek and Meadowbrook Pond
Construction is anticipated to be complete in the fall, with the following sequence of work:
- Creek Restoration, continuing through September
- Completion of in-water “fish window” work, with a possible extension through mid-September
- Connection of south branch to the mainstem of Thornton Creek and Meadowbrook Pond
- 35th Avenue NE, anticipated through the end of November
- Complete the bridge, walls, sidewalks and barriers
- Install utilities across the bridge
- Form and pour the deck of the bridge; installation of water main on the bridge
- Resurfacing, paving and striping of 35th Avenue NE
- 36th Avenue NE, anticipated through the end of November
- Install utilities along the floodplain
- Construct the cul de sac
- Construct the trail/roadway connecting 36th Avenue NE to Meadowbrook Pond
- Site Restoration, anticipated through the end of November
- Landscaping and planting
- Fence installation
- Artwork installation
