Construction Update in Dumbo (Week of Aug 8 2011)
August 8th, 2011
The following is this week’s anticipated construction work schedule (7am – 3:30pm work hours), field conditions permitting for this week. Please note that parking may be restricted in work areas.
- 8/5/11 through 8/12/11 – Washington Street between York/Water Street – Prepare roadway for the reinstalling the Belgian Blocks
- 8/5/11 through 8/12/11 – Washington Street between Water/Plymouth Street – Continue excavation of roadway for installation of concrete base
- 8/5/11 through 8/12/11 – Water Street between Washington/Adams Street – Start the reinstallation of the Belgian Blocks and install Belgian Blocks bicycle lane
- 8/5/11 through 8/12/11 – Water Street and Main Street intersection – Complete installation of Belgian Blocks
For more information, please call Paul Kidder, the Community Construction Liaison at 718-643-2850 or email: waterstreetccl@gmail.com
For prior construction posts, see dumbonyc.com/tag/construction.
August 9th, 2011 at 12:11 am
looks like they’re keeping the tracks. good.
August 9th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Anyone know why they pour oil on the concrete base? Very toxic smelling.
August 10th, 2011 at 2:07 am
I’ve been wondering the same thing. Is it possible that the oil prevents the water from evaporating from the concrete as it cures (to make it stronger)? Or is it possible that it slows down the curing, and prevents cracks caused by the top layer curing more quickly than the interior? Just wild guesses. Anyone know?
September 7th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
[...] Most of the Water Street re-construction has been completed and paved with Belgian blocks. [...]