2018 Street Resurfacing Project Moves toward Cornhusker Road and Cedar Island Road

As the City of Bellevue’s 2018 Street Resurfacing Project moves towards Cornhusker Road and Cedar Island Road, the City of Bellevue's Public Works Department has released an updated tentative schedule for these areas. This newly updated tentative construction schedule shows the projected dates for milling and paving operations as well as the dates that road closures will be necessary to complete improvements. Maps and Detour information is provided with this article. The City of Bellevue is working with the contractor to minimize the inconvenience to motorists and businesses in the area as much as possible and the cooperation and patience of the public is appreciated as these much needed road improvements are completed.

Here are some notes regarding the next phase of the 2018 Street Resurfacing Project

• Utility adjustments will begin on Lincoln Road and Harvell Drive on Thursday, August 23^rd
• Cornhusker Road milling and paving operations will take place at night from 7:00pm to 7:00am
• Cornhusker Road lane closures will remain in place during the day
• The Kennedy Freeway southbound and northbound off-ramps will have short term closures during the first two nights of paving (tentatively scheduled for 8/23 & 8/24)
• Construction will be coordinated to avoid directly impacting traffic heading to and from the Bellevue West football game and volleyball tournament on Friday, August 24^th
• Street Closures will not be required on Cornhusker Road; however, lane closures will be required during this process

The resurfacing program is one of the most visible programs the City undertakes each year and is 80% funded through the State program.  Through this program the City resurfaces and repairs streets damaged by age, freezing and thawing, and other factors.  Generally, the work will consist of milling off 2” of the existing surface, and laying down a new asphalt surface course.  This new surface is smooth and will extend the life of the street. Utility adjustments of manholes, valve boxes, and inlets will be completed once milling and resurfacing. 

As with all roadway construction activities, this work may cause an inconvenience to you.  The public is asked not to move or otherwise tamper with barricades or other warning devices.  They are the primary mechanism for identifying potentially unsafe conditions.