Old roadway throws city a curve

Back in May, the Edwardsville City Council approved the reconstruction of Grand Avenue, but a change order for the project is now needed, as remnants of Old Poag Road were found.

Public Works Director Eric Williams explained that while crews were excavating within the roadway, they encountered some concrete pavement underneath the roadway on the city's section and the township's section of the project.

While completing the design portion of the project for the storm sewer, cores were done and no pavement was found. Williams said those areas already had the concrete removed from previous work.

"What we are removing are sections of concrete that were not previously removed. The concrete is in conflict with the proposed improvements, so we do have to move it," Williams said.

With the concrete in place, proper grade could not be made.

The concrete was found on a section of Rose Avenue and it is believed to be part of Old Poag Road.

The change order to Kamadulski Excavating and Grading Co. is for $15,675.

According to the change order, 1,000 square feet of concrete will be removed on Rose and Grand Avenues. In addition, five working days will be added to the contract, extending total length of the contract from 75 days to 80 days.

A motion and second were made and the contract was approved unanimously.

Meanwhile, the council also approved eight contracts for materials needed by the Public Works Department for the completion of asphalt patching, sidewalk repairs, pothole patching and other work.

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Old roadway throws city a curve