Milestone paving next Wednesday will result in significant road closures and traffic impacts

Information and photos submitted by the City of Chelan

Next Wedneday, May 8, there will be long delays and traffic impacts within the project area due to paving of the full roadway to make it look like a new surface. To reduce impacts to the public and businesses, paving will occur in one day. This will result in a closure of the intersection at Woodin and Columbia. Work will start early in the morning and hopefully the asphalt will be cold enough to drive on by 5 p.m.

All businesses will be open and all roads open to pedestrains and bicyclists. For safety, bicyclists are asked to walk their bikes due to the limited space and compromised condition of the roadway.

Activities planned for week of April 29 – May 3

  • Continue bridge lamp posts
  • Installing pavers in sidewalks
  • Irrigation and landscaping
  • HMA patching
  • Landing Park Closed
  • Woodin Avenue Bridge traffic closure (Monday – Friday Morning)
  • Columbia St, into downtown, closure (Monday – Thursday)
Activities planned for week of May 6 – 10
  • Bridge concrete repairs
  • Irrigation and landscaping
  • Traffic signs
  • Grinding old asphalt – Tuesday, May 7
  • MILESTONE: Asphalt paving, Wednesday, May 8 – Woodin/Columbia Intersection Impacts
  • Landing Park closed
  • Woodin Avenue Bridge traffic closure (Monday – Friday Morning)
  • Columbia St, into downtown, closure (Monday – Thursday)
Activities planned for week of May 13 – 17
  • Bridge concrete repairs
  • Traffic signs
  • Miscellaneous cleanup work
  • Landing Park OPEN!

This look ahead reflects what the contractor currently anticipates. Weather and other circumstances can change construction crew activities, and therefore road and park access. Please visit the project website for more information. The entire project is expected to be completed before Memorial Day Weekend, the end of May.