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Metropolitan Transit Authority Phone: 713-739-4040 |
News Release |
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METRO Board of Directors |
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| Contact: | Sandra Aponte Salazar | Today's Date: | June 27, 2008 | ||
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| 713-739-4040 832-217-9105 | Subject: |
Construction crews |
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CONSTRUCTION BEGINS NEXT WEEK ON EAST END LIGHT-RAIL LINE |
Construction crews are set to begin utility work the week of June 30 in the first segment of the East End Corridor.
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On Monday (June 30) and Tuesday (July 1) there will be surveyors in the first segment of construction on Harrisburg between Milby and Lockwood (approximately 3,300 feet).
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On Wednesday (July 2) the shoulder lane on the north side of the street will be blocked and crews will begin work.
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Crews will excavate a trench to work on utilities one block at a time.
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The first block will be from Milby to Drennan, approximately 700 feet, and crews will work their way east (see map).
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Crews will work on this first block for approximately 18 days
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Toward the end of that period, crews will begin work on the next block east
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After work on each block has concluded, the trench will be closed and the pavement will be patched and re-striped
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This work will take place only during day-time, but not during peak traffic periods.
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Residents and business owners in need of assistance or further details may contact the East End Corridor Office located at:
Las Palmas Shopping Center
6215 Harrisburg
Tel. 713.343.4360
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