Project manager outlines half-width plan to rebuild Coyle and Triple X intersections after school year

A contractor acting as project manager told the town board the planned reconstruction of the Coyle and Triple X intersections will be phased so traffic can remain open during work.

"I'm acting as project manager for construction of the ongoing, paving operation we've got going on here," the project manager said, and added the contractor "does plan to start this after the school is out." He described a half-width approach that would keep two lanes open while crews cut and mill asphalt, add base and place new surface asphalt.

The manager said the plan calls for shifting lanes with a traffic-bound service course and placing cones and two-way signage so drivers are not confused. He also discussed tying new pavement to existing lanes and installing ramps where needed so driveways remain accessible.

Board members pressed the manager on timing and visibility of signage. A board member noted the district's last day of school is May 22 and asked that work begin after that date. The manager said the team can coordinate start dates and work with the signing agency to relocate an obscured 45 mph sign "so people can see that in advance."

The board also discussed contingency plans if paving takes longer than expected; the manager said even with a month of paving, two-lane traffic would be maintained at both intersections by shifting the active lane and using the service course.

The board asked the manager to provide final traffic-control plans and to coordinate on a start date following the school calendar. No vote or formal contract award was recorded in the provided transcript.