49th Street Extension – Western Avenue to West Avenue

Project Update 7/29/2022 

• All pedestrian routes are fully functioning.  
• The street will remain closed, however, until landscaping and pavement markings are installed. 

Commuter Route Information

• Both pedestrians routes are open on Western Avenue and West Avenue. 
• Western Avenue detour is still up for those needing to cross Western Ave since the crosswalk at 49th is not functioning yet. 
• All traffic lanes have been re-opened.

Project Milestones 

Phase 1: Western Avenue to West Avenue, excluding intersections. Completed in 2021

1. Traffic Control Setup – construction begins
2. Grading
3. Storm sewer installation
4. Water main installation
5. Aggregate base course

Phase 2: Western Avenue to West Avenue, excluding intersections.

1. Abandon sanitary sewer manhole on West Avenue
2. Install storm RCP pipe and drop inlet on West Avenue
3. Relocate hydrant and extend water main on West Avenue
4. Prepare and compact subgrade on West Avenue
5. Core existing RCP and install underdrain on West Avenue
6. Install curb and gutter on West Avenue
7. Pave concrete intersection on West Avenue
8. Asphalt pavement on West Avenue
9. Lane Closure & Temporary Traffic Signal set up on Western Avenue
10. Install drop inlet and tie into storm sewer on Western Avenue
11. Place curb and gutter, sidewalk, and PCC pavement on Western Avenue
12. Install new traffic signals and ADA push buttons on Western Avenue
13. Prepare and compact subgrade on Western Avenue
14. Construct and pave 49th Street from Western Ave. to West Ave.
15. Construct and landscape median on 49th Street.

Phase 2A: Western Avenue & 49th Street intersection.

1. Traffic Control Setup – construction begins
2. Removals
3. Grading 
4. Utilities
5. Aggregate base course
6. Concrete paving
7. Light installation, permanent signage & roadway striping
8. Seeding
9. Roadway Open – Construction Complete

Phase 2B: Western Avenue & 49th Street intersection.

1. Traffic Control Setup – construction begins
2. Surfacing Removal
3. Grading 
4. Utilities
5. Aggregate base course
6. Concrete paving
7. Asphalt paving
8. Light installation, permanent signage & roadway striping
9. Seeding
10. Roadway Open – Construction Complete