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1)
Will
I have access to my property on the day(s) roadwork is being done?
While you may not have access to drive on your street, you will always
have access to your property. You will be able to walk the sidewalks -
just access to the street itself may be limited. The road will open at
the end of each day.
2)
Where should I park my
car?
On days that work will be done on your street, you should avoid parking
your car in your driveway since you may not be able to access the
street. You will not be able to park your car on your street either, so
you should park your car on the next street over. You will receive a
notice to put in your car that allows for overnight parking or you can
register the car on-line through the RVC Police department at
http://www.rvcparking.com/
3)
How will I know when
work will be done on my block?
You will receive a "Dear Neighbor" letter telling you what will be done
on your street - click
here to read the letter. During
construction you will receive a hand-delivered notice at the beginning
of each phase.
4)
Why are there lulls
while work is being done?
The main reason for delays is weather. When it rains, work has to be
suspended, causing delays going forward. Sometimes there may be a lull
between phases, this is typical when one phase is complete and the crew
for the next phase is finishing at another location.
5)
What are the hours that
work will be done?
7:30am to 5pm
6)
When will I be able to
drive on my street?
Your road will be accessible at the end of each work day
7)
Is it safe for my
children/pets?
There will be times that it will not be recommended for children to play
on the street or in the area where work is being done. Heavy equipment
and supplies may be stored on the roadway - children and pets should
stay clear and under no circumstances should they climb on them.
8)
Why does it take so
long?
When addressing the roads, we don't just fix the surface, we also work
on the infrastructure under the roads - replacing pipes, etc. Most
times the water work is put out as a separate job prior to the road
construction. Water work needs to be completed prior to road
construction. These are two separate types of construction that's why
seems to be a lull. At times National Grid comes in and performs work
that may also seem to prolong the job.
9)
Who do I contact if I have any
questions or concerns regarding the roadwork?
Please call the Engineering Department at 516-678-9271
10)
What is the decision
making process in determining which roads will be addressed?
Roads are
rated every three years through a Cornell University CAMP-RS program.
Roads that receive a lower rating are prioritized accordingly. Where
there is a road with a low rating, we do address the surrounding roads
as well. For more information, please contact the Engineering
department 516-678-9271.
11)
Will water or
electricity be turned off while work is being done and if so for how
long and how will we be notified?
Typically the
water department will hand deliver a notification 24 hours prior to
shutting off the water. When your water service is being transferred to
the new main, the contractor will knock on your door to advise you that
your water will not be available. Typically, the transfer takes 1 to 2
hours. Usually, the only electric that will be affected will be street
lighting. This happens when we are tying the new infrastructure into
the existing. Lights are typically back on that evening.
12)
A sprinkler head was
damaged during roadwork - who is responsible for fixing it?
Per RVC Code,
sprinkler heads are not allowed on the strip between the street and
sidewalk without special permission. But as a courtesy, the road
contractor will repair sprinklers that are damaged. This is typically
done after all the roadwork along the curbline is completed and prior to
sod placement.
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