Block 294/295: Weekly Update 127 – 12-01-2018

Good morning,

FF&E are being installed throughout the common spaces.

We are working this weekend.

The Carson (Block 294E & Garage):

Furniture, artwork, equipment and other decorations have been delivered and installed in the lobby, leasing office, fitness, and amenity areas.

  • State elevator inspections are scheduled to begin on Monday.
  • The linear burner frame has been constructed and the cladding panels have been delivered.
  • Installation of the artificial turf on the amenity deck is complete.
  • The final exterior flashing items, claddings and trim are being added at the amenity deck entrance.
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Level 1 lobby

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Level 9 community room
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Level 9 interior kitchen
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Level 9 community room

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Level 9 interior kitchen
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Exterior furniture on the level 9 amenity deck.

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Mail room.

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Level 9 amenity deck with stainless rails, column cladding and plants installed.

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A collection of antique planers near the leasing office.
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Level 8 terrace.
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Level 9 game room
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Level 1 dog spa.

 

The Carson South (Block 295E):

Nothing to report at this time.

Safety:

As we continue to withdraw and restructure our site fence, please be mindful of the continuing construction traffic and equipment use.

As always, thanks for reading and have a nice weekend!

 

Block 294/295: Weekly Update 126 – 11-16-2018

Good afternoon,

We will be working Saturday.

The Carson (Block 294E & Garage):

Punchlist activities have been completed on the first units as of today.

  • Trees have been staged on level 9. They will be approved by the Landscape Architect prior to being planted.
  • A/V systems have been installed on level 9.
  • Level 14 soffit cladding is 80% complete.
  • Aluminum storefront installation is complete at the fitness center.
  • Dog wash equipment is being installed in the Dog Spa on level 1.

 

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Trees on level 9.
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Shelving and electrical trimout in the level 9 amenity kitchen.
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TV installation complete in the community room.
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Speakers and TV installed at the outdoor kitchen.
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One of the controllers for the A/V system.
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Soffit cladding installation, looking Northwest from level 14.
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Another shot of the level 14 terrace, looking West.
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Fitness center aluminum storefront. Mirror installation is complete, too.
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Dog wash equipment.
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Plants staged in the sequoia planters. The landscape architect will inspect them prior to planting for condition, size, and placement.

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The Carson South (Block 295E):

Nothing to report at this time.

Safety:

We have pulled the fences back at the Northwest corner of the site, allowing pedestrian access to the crosswalk on Thurman. In the next few weeks, more of the fences will be drawn back closer to the building. Please keep an eye out for changing pedestrian traffic patterns during this time.

As always, thanks for reading and have a nice weekend!

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Block 294/295: Weekly Update 125 – 11-09-2018

Good morning,

We have received TCO for the remainder of the parking garage.

We will be working this weekend.

The Carson (Block 294E & Garage):

We have been issued a TCO for the remainder of the parking garage.

  • Tile is nearly complete in the lobby.
  • Mailboxes are installed, along with casework and paint in the mail room.
  • Level 14 terrace soffit cladding is 50% complete.
  • Lights and cloud framing have been installed in the fitness.
  • Appliances have been completed in the interior amenity kitchen.
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Main lobby with tile and lights on.
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Mail room.
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Level 14 soffit cladding
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Dog wash
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P1
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Fitness ceiling framing with lights
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Level 1 public restroom wall tile.
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Level 2 planters assembled and ready to fly up on Tuesday.
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Concrete replacement on the plaza.

The Carson South (Block 295E):

Nothing to report at this time.

Safety:

We will be deploying a large mobile hydraulic crane to Savier street next Tuesday 11/13. Access to the parking garage entry will be maintained throughout, but please avoid the area if possible.

As always, thanks for reading and have a nice weekend!

 

Block 294/295: Early Start Notification – 11-13-2018

Good afternoon,

We will be starting early on Tuesday, November 13th, in order to set up a large mobile hydraulic crane on Savier Street. It will take approximately 2 hours to set up the crane, followed by approximately 4 hours of lifting and another 2 hours to dismantle and remove the crane.

Access to the garage entry on Savier will be maintained at all times.

Thanks for your understanding.

Block 294/295: Weekly Update 124 – 11-02-2018

Good afternoon,

We will be working this weekend.

The Carson (Block 294E & Garage):

Level 1 and level 9 progress continues with TCO around the corner.

  • Wood storefront glass at level 1 is being installed.
  • Tile is nearly complete on level 1.
  • Custom cabinets have been installed in the fitness center.
  • Ceilings in the fitness center have been framed.
  • Aluminum storefront installation is complete in all but two locations.

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Level 1 exterior wood cladding, and wood storefront glass.
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Another look at the glass on level 1.
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Tile now complete in the East-West hallway on level 1. Pictured here by the flavored water bar.
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Custom casework in the fitness center.
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Grid ceiling in the fitness center.
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Wood storefront complete and waiting for glass. Plywood installed to prevent water damage to finishes inside.
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Louvers, aluminum storefront, and glass installed on the North elevation.
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Stud framing to accommodate a coiling door to separate the loading dock from the trash room.
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Insulation in the trash room on level 1.
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Wood cladding in the elevator lobby at level 1.
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Lobby tile is nearly complete.
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Oko Skin fiber cement siding on the stair 3 overrun on level 9.
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Level 9 amenity appliances are being installed.
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Final paint on the walls in the amenity space.
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Bollards installed to protect the parking control equipment from vehicles.
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Level P1.

The Carson South:

Nothing to report at this time.

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Safety:

We will be closing the intersection of 22nd and Thurman from 11/7 through 11/9 in order to demolish and replace the paving there. We will have detour signage placed around closure for your safety.

As always, thanks for reading and have a nice weekend!

 

Block 294/295: Weekly Update 123 – 10-29-2018

Good afternoon,

A big update on the interior build-out this week.

We will be working this weekend.

The Carson (Block 294E & Garage):

A snapshot of interior progress below:

  • Level 14 taping 50% complete. Material hoist unit insulated with sheet rock starting. Level 14 cabinets scheduled for delivery 11/3. Unit entry doors and hardware installed last week.
  • Level 13 corridor carpet installed, unit entries painted in preparation for mahogany surrounds. Cabinets installed.
  • Level 12 minor appliances delivered. Electrical trim complete in corridors.
  • Level 11 backsplash tile grout ongoing. Major appliance deliveries have started. Shower tile installation has started.
  • Level 10 mirrors and bath hardware installation has begun. Interior unit doors are being hung. Unit entry trim has been installed. Signage is installed.
  • Level 9 major appliance installation complete. Amenity tile including backsplash and public restroom wall tile is complete, with backsplash grout starting. Amenity appliances are staged on the floor. Outside, synthetic lawn substrate is installed and furring is being attached to the stair overrun for attachment of siding.
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Level 14 corridor. Taping at 50%.
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Level 13 elevator lobby.
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Level 13 corridor.
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Level 13  balcony
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Level 13 relite channel installed, awaiting glass.
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Cabinets installed on level 13.
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Walls in stair 1 have been painted.
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Level 12 minor appliance deliveries.
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A look down on to the amenity deck from level 11.
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Level 11 balcony.
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Level 11 major deliveries have started.

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Level 9 public restroom tile complete. Apologies for the poor lighting.
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Level 9 game room with wood cladding complete.
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Level 9 game room.
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Amenity backsplash tile and ventilation hood.
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Amenity countertops and backsplash tile.
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Level 9 access control installed.
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Level 9 elevator lobby cladding and electrical trim.
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Metal furring over insulation. Cladding to follow shortly.
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Synthetic turf  substrate installed on level 9.
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Level 9 appliances delivered.
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Level 9 elevator lobby.
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Level 9 unit shelving.
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Level 9 stair overrun painted.
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Wood soffit cladding complete on level 8. Unit terrace dividers are on site and awaiting installation.
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Level 7 unit entry surround underway.
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Level 5 corridor.
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Unit entry surround on level 4.
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Unit entry surround complete on level 4.
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Level 4 powered up.
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Smoke doors installed on level 2.
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Finished unit entry surrounds on level 3.
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Forecourt canopy as seen from level 2.
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Southwest corner unit, nearly finished with owner punch

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The Carson South (Block 295E):

Nothing to report at this time.

Safety:

Thanks for reading and have a nice week!

 

Block 294/295: Weekly Update 122 – 10-19-2018

Good afternoon,

We will be working this weekend.

The Carson (Block 294E & Garage):

Level 1 aluminum storefront is being installed.

  • Aluminum storefront frames have been installed at the East elevation retail locations.
  • The high-speed coiling door at the Thurman garage entry is operational.
  • Glass has been installed on the Southwest corner canopy.
  • Vertical wood claddings are nearly complete at level 1.
  • Swiss Pearl fiber cement siding has been installed at level 1 locations.
  • Wood storefront installation in the southwest corner retail, fitness, and at the main lobby vestibule and entry continue.
  • The framing for the outdoor amenity kitchen at level 9 is complete.
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High-speed Rytec door onto Thurman.
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Glass at the southwest canopy.
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Redwood storefront and vertical wood cladding beneath.
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Aluminum storefront frames installed on the East elevation.
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Vertical wood claddings at the main lobby entrance. Plywood template installed to flush-mount the permanent building signage.
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Lobby vestibule wood storefront.
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Lobby fireplace installed.
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Wood cladding at the elevator lobby on level 9.
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Outdoor kitchen framing. The far side will house two grills, and the near side a sink, ice machine, and some storage.
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Sealed and polished concrete in the level 1 walk-up units.
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Swiss Pearl fiber cement siding installed under the storefront at the live/work unit.
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More aluminum storefront here on the North elevation of retail 121.

The Carson South (Block 295E):

Nothing to report at this time.

Safety:

We will be mobilizing a large mobile hydraulic crane to the North side of the project next Thursday, October 25th. There will be traffic control impacts, so watch for added signage and flagging teams. Local access for XPO and EC will be preserved.

Additionally, please be aware that we are planning to pave the intersection of 22nd and Thurman on November 7th, 8th, and 9th. This will involve closing the intersection from all directions. Local access  for our neighbors (EC, XPO, etc.) up to, but not through the intersection will be allowed.

As always, thanks for reading and have a nice weekend!

Block 294/295: Weekly Update 121 – 10-12-2018

Good afternoon,

We will be working this weekend.

The Carson (Block 294E & Garage):

Striping in the garage is complete.

  • Wheel stops are being attached at the end of each space.
  • The high speed door between P1 and P2 has been programmed and is operational.
  • Tile is continuing in the level 1 lobby.
  • The redwood lobby entrance doors have been hung.
  • Work continues on the remaining wood benches in the forecourt.
  • Stair wall rails have been installed.
  • Owner punchlist activities have started on level 2.
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The Rytec door on P1 is fully operational.
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Striping on the North half of P1.
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Looking southeast from the SE corner unit on level 14.
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Level 14 bulk drywall
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Level 1 lobby tile.
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Redwood main entry doors hung
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Work is ongoing building the forecourt benches
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Cumaru soffit cladding going onto the underside of the level 1 main entry canopy.
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Wall rails have been installed in the stairway.
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Glass door in a shower stall on level 2.
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One of the level 2 units, midway through the punchlist process.
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Signage being installed in the corridors.
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Wood soffit cladding on level 8.

The Carson South (Block 295E):

Paint has started on the laser screen framework in the breezeway. Lights have also been installed.

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The first coat of black paint has been applied to the laser screen framework.

Safety:

As always, thanks for reading and have a nice weekend!

 

Block 294/295: Weekly Update 120 – 10-05-2018

Good morning,

Due to rain today, we will be starting early tomorrow morning in order to pave NW Thurman St. in accordance with our PBOT right-of-way permit. This work will all occur on the North side of the jobsite and should have minimal impact to the neighborhood, aside from our closure of the street.

That said, we will be working this weekend.

The Carson (Block 294E & Garage):

Flatwork is nearly complete.

  • With Thurman paving tomorrow, work can begin next week installing pavers, bike racks, street lights and benches.
  • Level 1 sheetrock is underway with the fitness, lobby, mail room, and package rooms complete.
  • Level 9 pavers are substantially complete. Work will start next week to install the synthetic turf.
  • Level 9 floor tile is complete.
  • Level 9 custom kitchen casework is being installed today, and countertops will follow shortly.
  • Level 1 lobby wood storefront around the vestibule and leasing spaces is being installed.
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Thurman is fully prepped for paving on Saturday morning
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Pony wall framed in the fitness center for power and data connections to the equipment.
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Benches on level 9 are complete.
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Pavers nearly complete on the West end of the amenity deck. Synthetic turf, also mounted on pedestals, will abut the pavers and span to the bench/planter.
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Sloped pavers to create a ramp to the upper level of the amenity space.
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Pavers on level 9 substantially complete.
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A look at the finished tile and ceilings in the level 9 interior amenity space.
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Kitchen casework going in.
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This niche at level 1 between the lobby and fitness will house a flavored carbonated water bar.
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Main lobby ceiling
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Interior redwood storefront framing at the leasing office.
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Wood storefront on the South elevation now with frames installed.

The Carson South (Block 295E):

  • Structure for the laser screen panels is complete.
  • As-built field dimensions are being compiled to ensure accurate laser-cut panels.
  • Painting to begin shortly.

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Safety:

Nothing to note this week aside from the paving operation on Thurman tomorrow. Please avoid the area if possible, and watch out for an influx of heavy truck traffic.

As always, thanks for reading and have a nice weekend!