Route 141 – Kirkwood Highway to Faulkland Road Construction Advisory Group MEETING MINUTES – Dec 7, 2009

NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 8th - 5:00PM


Date: December 7, 2009
Time: 5:00 PM
Location:DuPont Chestnut Run Plaza, Bldg. 700 Wilmington, Delaware 19805

Present:
Mr. Al Conner – Berca
Mr. Charles Stirk – Brookland Terrace
Mr. Michael Stanek – Roselle
Mr. Louis DiLeonard – Willow Run
Ms. Phyllis Berggnun – Willow Run
Ms. Theresa Riddleberger – Willow Run
Mrs. Edie Realey – Willow Run X
Mr. Einfield Lane – Montgomery Rd.
Judy Lane – Willow Run
Mr. Tom Brooks - DelDOT
Mr. Harry Cooper – DelDOT
Mr. Mark Buckalew – DelDOT
Mr. Robert King – DelDOT

Bob King called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with no opening announcements

Mark Buckalew updated the group on the project’s progress during construction:
The status of our schedule will be decided if we are able to switch traffic along SR 141 into Phase 4 (splitting traffic on each side of the median). We should know more within the next 2 weeks.
Current work includes:
Completing the parapet walls and sidewalk on Bridge 1-143.
Reconstructing and paving for the proposed SB SR 141 travel lanes.
The re-opening of Lowry Road prior to Christmas.
Relocating the Artesian Water main along Ferris Rd. and Faulkland Rd.
A temporary trench was excavated along NB SR 141 to help prevent the
water from ponding along the right travel lane North of Bridge 1-143 during
a rain event.


General discussion ensued:
A resident asked how far onto Ferris/Center Road will the project go.
Answer: Just south of Woodward Avenue
A resident asked if the construction would stop during the winter months and restart in the spring.
Answer: Construction will continue throughout the winter. The only work that will be deferred until spring would be the paving which requires warmer weather.
A resident pointed out that there is some confusion that Ferris Road and Center Road signing are both on the same street.
Answer: the Project Manager will look into it, however the naming of streets is not a DelDOT or State function.
A resident asked about the temporary Stop sign onto Willow Run which was removed, traffic is now not stopping and inquired if the sign could be reinstalled, or paint “Sop” onto the road.
Answer: Project Manager will inquire with Traffic Studies if sign can be reinstalled. There cannot be a painted “Stop” onto the road without a posted sign.
A resident pointed out that coming out of Willow Run onto Faulkland equipment is blocking view of the road.
Answer: Project Manager will look into this matter.
A resident pointed out that there is graffiti along the wall.
Answer: During the final phase of the project the last thing to be done will be the painting of the wall with stone-color paint and anti-graffiti coating. At this point responsibility of the wall will be turned over to the local civic organization.
A resident inquired as to when will the fence be installed along Willow Run.
Answer: The posts were installed today and the railing tomorrow.
A resident asked if the bike path will be paved once the new fence is installed along Willow Run.
Answer: The path will probably be paved.
A resident inquired if October 2010 is still the scheduled completion date.
Answer: Yes.
A resident asked if the speed-limit would remain at 35mph.
Answer: Yes – and will then become a matter of enforcement.
A question from the group asked if there will be any regarding along Beech and Elm Avenues..
Answer: Yes- there will be a berm.

Following these questions, the meeting ended at about 5:40 p.m.

NEXT MEETING:

Monday, March 8th - 5:00PM


DuPont Chestnut Run Plaza Building 700Cafeteria
Directions: Use Route 141 entrance, north of the Faulkland Road intersection
Travel on South Mall Road
Left on Third Street
At stop sign, left on North Mall Road
Parking is available on all four sides of Building 700
The main entrance faces North Mall Road


Construction Advisory Group
Route 141 – Kirkwood Highway to Faulkland Road
MEETING MINUTES – December 7, 2009