Traffic update 4/7

(Editors comment:  Just when you thought it was safe to leave your dark and cold home through feet of snow and dozens of downed trees and limbs, here comes NID again to brighten your travel day! )

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain during good weather conditions.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. Installation of the treated water pipeline on Idaho Maryland Road is scheduled to begin Monday, April 11^th.   Work will be underway between Banner Lava Cap Road and Lee Lane.  Delays may be up to twenty minutes.  If possible, use Banner Lava Cap Road as an alternate route to avoid construction delays. 

Vault installation, joint sealing, and testing will be scheduled on Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road, weather dependent. Traffic will be limited to one lane while construction activities are underway; expect minimal delays. 

If you need further information, contact Hugh Gordon, Project Ombudsman, at (530) 263-4352 or email: Hugh-lu@att.net

Notice:

Installation of the treated water pipeline on Idaho Maryland Road

to begin April 11^th at the intersection with Banner Lava Cap Road. Work will proceed toward Lee Lane.  Use Banner Lava Cap Road as an alternate route to avoid the construction.

Vault installation, joint sealing, and testing will be underway on

Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road, weather dependent. Traffic will be limited to one lane with delays up to twenty minutes expected.

Flaggers will safely direct traffic through the construction zones. Emergency vehicles will be given immediate access. Thank you for being patient.

Activity has started on

Wings of Morning Drive and will continue during good weather conditions. 

Nevada City Engineering has marked trees to be removed with a blue ring. Staking of the temporary construction easement (TCE) will resume and logging activities will begin shortly thereafter, weather dependent. NID inspectors will be on site full-time to ensure Robinson Enterprises’ employees stay within the TCE and to take care of any unforeseen events should they occur.  Orange fencing delineating the TCE will then be installed.

Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction Schedule

4/5/11 to 5/2/11

Installation of the treated water pipeline on Idaho Maryland Road to begin Monday April 11th at the intersection with Banner Lava Cap Road. Work will proceed toward Lee Lane; expect delays up to twenty minutes. Use Banner Lava Cap Road as an alternate route to avoid the construction.

Logging activity will resume on Wings of Morning Drive, weather dependent. NID

inspectors will be on site full-time to ensure Robinson Enterprises’ employees stay

within the TCE and to take care of any unforeseen events should they occur.

■ Banner Lava Cap Rd to E. George Water Treatment Plant: To be

determined.

■ Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Overland from Madrone Forest Drive to Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Madrone Forest Drive: Restoration to be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Overland between Madrone Forest Drive and the airport: Construction and

restoration is completed.

■ Airport and Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant: Construction is ongoing;

however, activities should not affect nearby residents.

■ Lee Lane:

·        The final lift of pavement and testing of the raw and treated water

·        pipelines will resume in the spring.

·        Restoration to be scheduled for fall 2011.

·        Tie-in to Idaho Maryland Road to be scheduled.

■ Idaho Maryland Road, between Lee Lane and Banner Lava Cap Road:

·        Installation of the treated water pipeline to begin 4/11; the tie-in to Lee

Lane will follow.

·        Vault installation, joint sealing, and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline

will be scheduled, weather dependent. Flaggers will be onsite to direct

traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The final lift of pavement will be installed in spring of 2011.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is completed; the contractor

will maintain slopes through the winter. Phase two of restoration, tree

and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of

Morning Drive:

·        Vault installation, joint sealing, and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline

will be scheduled, weather dependent. Flaggers will be onsite to direct

traffic; minimal delays are expected.

■ Wings of Morning Drive:

·        Staking and logging to continue, weather dependent. Affected property

owners will be notified 72 hours prior to the beginning of logging.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mtn. Flow Control/Overland: Logging to begin, weather

dependent.

■Red Dog Cross Road, Lola’s Echo Road, and Oak Ridge Road: Logging to

begin in April.

2/28/11 Traffic Update (weather permitting ?????)

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain.  Joint sealing and testing will continue inside the pipeline on Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road, weather dependent. Traffic will be limited to one lane; expect minimal delays.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. 

If you need further information, contact Hugh Gordon, Project Ombudsman, at (530) 263-4352 or email: Hugh-lu@att.net

Notice:

Activity to start soon on Wings of Morning Drive,

weather dependent. 

Nevada City Engineering will be staking the temporary construction easement (TCE) and marking trees to be removed with a blue ring prior to the start of logging activity.  NID inspectors will be on site full-time during the tree removal process to ensure Robinson Enterprises’ employees stay within the TCE and to take care of any unforeseen events should they occur.  Orange fencing delineating the TCE will go up after tree removal and brush clearing is completed.

Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction Schedule 2/28/11 to 3/26/11

Activity to start soon on Wings of Morning Drive, weather dependent.  Nevada City Engineering will be staking the temporary construction easement (TCE) and marking trees to be removed with a blue ring prior to the start of logging activity.  NID inspectors will be on site full-time during the tree removal process to ensure Robinson Enterprises’ employees stay within the TCE and to take care of any unforeseen events should they occur.  Orange fencing delineating the TCE will go up after tree removal and brush clearing is completed.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road to E. George Water Treatment Plant: To be

          determined.

■ Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Overland from Madrone Forest Drive to Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Madrone Forest Drive:  Restoration to be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Overland between Madrone Forest Drive and the airport:  Construction and

restoration is completed.

■ Airport and Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant:  Construction is ongoing;

              however, activities should not affect nearby residents.

■ Lee Lane: 

·        The final lift of pavement and testing of the raw and treated water pipelines will resume in the spring.

·        Restoration to be scheduled for fall 2011.

·        Tie-in to Idaho Maryland Road to be scheduled.

■ Idaho Maryland Road, between Lee Lane and Banner Lava Cap Road: 

·        Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will continue, weather dependent. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The final lift of pavement will be installed in spring of 2011.

·        Installation of the treated water pipeline and the tie-in to Lee Lane is on hold until weather conditions improve.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is completed; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, tree and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of

   Morning Drive: 

• Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will continue, weather dependent. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The contractor is waiting for weather conditions to improve in order to start on vault construction.

■ Wings of Morning Drive: See opening paragraph for details

·         Staking and logging to begin in mid February, weather dependent.  Affected property owners will be notified 72 hours prior to the beginning of logging.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mtn. Flow Control/Overland: Logging to begin in mid                     February, weather dependent.

■Red Dog Cross Road, Lola’s Echo Road, and Oak Ridge Road: Logging to

          begin in March or April.

2/15/11 Traffic Update for NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain.  Joint sealing and testing will continue inside the pipeline on Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road. Traffic will be limited to one lane; expect minimal delays.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. 

If you need further information, contact Hugh Gordon, Project Ombudsman, at (530) 263-4352 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            (530) 263-4352      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email: Hugh-lu@att.net

Notice:

Activity to start soon on Wings of Morning Drive,

weather dependent. 

Nevada City Engineering will be staking the temporary construction easement (TCE) and marking trees to be removed with a blue ring prior to the start of logging activity.  NID inspectors will be on site full-time during the tree removal process to ensure Robinson Enterprises’ employees stay within the TCE and to take care of any unforeseen events should they occur.  Orange fencing delineating the TCE will go up after tree removal and brush clearing is completed.

Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction Schedule 2/14/11 to 3/11/11

Activity to start soon on Wings of Morning Drive, weather dependent.  Nevada City Engineering will be staking the temporary construction easement (TCE) and marking trees to be removed with a blue ring prior to the start of logging activity.  NID inspectors will be on site full-time during the tree removal process to ensure Robinson Enterprises’ employees stay within the TCE and to take care of any unforeseen events should they occur.  Orange fencing delineating the TCE will go up after tree removal and brush clearing is completed.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road to E. George Water Treatment Plant: To be

          determined.

■ Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Overland from Madrone Forest Drive to Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Madrone Forest Drive:  Restoration to be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Overland between Madrone Forest Drive and the airport:  Construction and

restoration is completed.

■ Airport and Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant:  Construction is ongoing;

              however, activities should not affect nearby residents.

■ Lee Lane: 

·        The final lift of pavement and testing of the raw and treated water pipelines will resume in the spring.

·        Restoration to be scheduled for fall 2011.

·        Tie-in to Idaho Maryland Road to be scheduled.

■ Idaho Maryland Road, between Lee Lane and Banner Lava Cap Road: 

·        Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will continue, weather dependent. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The final lift of pavement will be installed in spring of 2011.

·        Installation of the treated water pipeline and the tie-in to Lee Lane is on hold until weather conditions improve.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is completed; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, tree and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of

   Morning Drive: 

• Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will continue, weather dependent. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The contractor is waiting for weather conditions to improve in order to start on vault construction.

■ Wings of Morning Drive: See opening paragraph for details

·         Staking and logging to begin in mid February, weather dependent.  Affected property owners will be notified 72 hours prior to the beginning of logging.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mtn. Flow Control/Overland: Logging to begin in mid                     February, weather dependent.

■Red Dog Cross Road, Lola’s Echo Road, and Oak Ridge Road: Logging to

          begin in March or April.

Wings of Morning Construction Meeting and Information - IMPORTANT

We received the following information from NID in the last couple of days.  
Reminder that "the meeting" is scheduled for Feb 8, 2011, 6.30pm at Horsemen's Club, which I assume is off Brunswick at the horse show area.


The linked document is a construction plan for the Wings of Morning Drive pipeline installation that will occur this year.  This is to give you information concerning the work prior to the public meeting scheduled for Tuesday Feb 8^th at 6:30pm at the Horseman’s Club on Brunswick Rd.   We hope that all residents in the Wings of Morning neighborhood will attend the meeting in order to get a better understanding of the upcoming work and traffic flow patterns associated with the construction.   


The docs are on our website but these links will take you there directly.
Construction information for WOMD Draft
Traffic diagram WOMD 


Further, here are two related issues for you to respond to before the meeting. First, please let Hosea know if there is any interest in getting together before Tuesday, individually or in a group, to discuss the "draft" Construction Plan for Wings of Morning. Second, Hosea spoke with NID's Chief Engineer, Gary King, today on a number of philosophical subjects. On the subject of the pipeline project he said he was interested in hearing what the silent majority thought of the project. More to the point he asked for specifics, say twenty things people would change about the project. For any of you who take him up on this, Tuesday's meeting would be a good place share your vision for a kinder gentler pipeline project. If you decide to send it directly to him Hosea would appreciate a copy. 


You can share your ideas with everyone if you want.  Email to bob2401.bannerpipeline@blogger.com with your ideas and they will post to this blog.  Or cc that email address.  


Thanks,
Bob and Hosea.


Questions:  email to bob@bannermountain.org or hosea@bannermountain.org

Traffic Update 2/1/11 and Meeting Notice for Wings of Morning

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain.  Joint sealing and testing will be underway inside the pipeline starting Wednesday, February 2nd on Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road. Traffic will be limited to one lane; expect minimal delays.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. 

Join us for an informational construction meeting Tuesday, February 8^th at the Horsemen’s Club at 6:30 PM.  This meeting is designed to inform the Wings of Morning neighborhood residents of the upcoming construction activities soon starting in their area.  Additional meetings for the remaining neighborhoods along the pipeline alignment are being organized and scheduled.

If you need further information, contact Hugh Gordon, Project Ombudsman, at (530) 263-4352 or email: Hugh-lu@att.net

Notice:

Joint sealing and testing will be underway inside the pipeline starting February 2^nd on

Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road.

Traffic may be limited to one lane with minimal delays expected.

Flaggers will safely direct traffic through the construction zones.

Emergency vehicles will be given immediate access.

Thank you for being patient.

Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction Schedule 1/31/11 to 2/25/11

Join us for an informational construction meeting Tuesday, February 8^th at the Horsemen’s Club at 6:30 PM.  This meeting is designed to inform the Wings of Morning neighborhood residents of the upcoming construction activities soon starting in their area.  Additional meetings for the remaining neighborhoods along the pipeline alignment are being organized and scheduled.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road to E. George Water Treatment Plant: To be

          determined.

■ Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Overland from Madrone Forest Drive to Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Madrone Forest Drive:  Restoration to be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Overland between Madrone Forest Drive and the airport:  Construction and

restoration is completed.

■ Airport and Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant:  Construction is ongoing;

              however, activities should not affect nearby residents.

■ Lee Lane: 

·        The final lift of pavement and testing of the raw and treated water pipelines will resume in the spring.

·        Restoration to be scheduled for fall 2011.

·        Tie-in to Idaho Maryland Road to be scheduled.

■ Idaho Maryland Road, between Lee Lane and Banner Lava Cap Road: 

·        Wednesday, February 2^nd, joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will begin. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        Curb installation completed; the final lift of pavement will be installed in spring of 2011.

·        Installation of the treated water pipeline and the tie-in to Lee Lane is on hold until weather conditions improve.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is underway; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, tree and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of

   Morning Drive: 

• Wednesday, February 2^nd, joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will begin. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The contractor is waiting for weather conditions to improve in order to start on vault construction.

■ Wings of Morning Drive: Logging to begin in mid February.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mtn Flow Control/Overland: Logging to begin in mid                      February.

■Red Dog Cross Road, Lola’s Echo Road, and Oak Ridge Road: Logging to

          begin in March or April.

Traffic Update Jan 20, 2011

Traffic Update for NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain.  Joint sealing and testing will be underway inside the pipeline this week on Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road. Curb installation on Idaho Maryland Road between Lee Lane and Banner Lava Cap Road is expected to begin the week of the 24^th, if weather conditions allow.  Traffic will be limited to one lane with minimal delays expected for these events.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. 

If you need further information, contact Hugh Gordon, Project Ombudsman, at (530) 263-4352 or email: Hugh-lu@att.net

Notice:

Regular construction activities will resume

when weather conditions improve. 

Work inside the pipeline and maintenance

will continue over the winter months.

Traffic may be limited to one lane with minimal delays expected. 

Flaggers will safely direct traffic through the construction zones.

Emergency vehicles will be given immediate access.

Thank you for being patient.

Curbs will be installed on Idaho Maryland Road,

between Banner Lava Cap Road and Lee Lane, during the week of

January 24, if weather conditions allow.

Flaggers will be on site to safely direct traffic. 

Emergency vehicles will be given immediate access.

Thank you for being patient.

Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction Schedule 1/20/11 to 2/11/11

Join us for an informational construction meeting Tuesday, February 8^th at the Horsemen’s Club at 6:30 PM.  This meeting is designed to inform the Wings of Morning neighborhood residents of the upcoming construction activities soon starting in their area.  Additional meetings for the remaining neighborhoods along the pipeline alignment are being organized and scheduled.

■ Madrone Forest Drive: 

·        Culvert installation is completed.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is completed; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, tree and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Overland between Madrone Forest Drive and the airport: 

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is completed; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of creek restoration is completed.

■ Airport & Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant: 

·        Final clean-up along pipeline route is underway.

·        Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant structures being constructed.

■ Lee Lane: 

·        The final lift of pavement and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will resume in the spring.

·        Tie-in to Idaho Maryland Road to be scheduled.

■ Idaho Maryland Road, between Lee Lane and Banner Lava Cap Road: 

·        Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will begin. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        Curb installation to begin the week of 1/24 if weather conditions allow; the final lift of pavement will be installed in spring of 2011.

·        Installation of the treated water pipeline and the tie-in to Lee Lane is on hold until weather conditions improve.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is underway; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, tree and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of

   Morning Drive: 

• Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will begin. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The contractor is waiting for weather conditions to improve in order to start on vault construction.

■ Wings of Morning Drive

■ Opalite Way

■ Red Dog Cross Road

■ Clipper Creek Siphon

■ Overland from Madrone Forest Drive to Red Gate Road

■ Red Gate Road

■ Banner Lava Cap Road (near E George Water Treatment Plant)

Traffic Update for NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain.  Joint sealing and testing will be underway inside the pipeline this week on Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road; traffic will be limited to one lane with minimal delays expected.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. 

If you need further information, contact Hugh Gordon, Project Ombudsman, at (530) 263-4352 or email: Hugh-lu@att.net

Notice:

Regular construction activities will resume

when weather conditions improve. 

Work inside the pipeline and maintenance

will continue over the winter months.

Traffic may be limited to one lane with minimal delays expected. 

Flaggers will safely direct traffic through the construction zones.

Emergency vehicles will be given immediate access.

Thank you for being patient.

Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction Schedule 1/5/11 to 1/28/11

■ Madrone Forest Drive: 

·        Finalizing culvert installation; no traffic delays are expected.

·        Final clean-up is in progress.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is completed; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, tree and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Overland between Madrone Forest Drive and the airport: 

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is completed; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for January.

■ Airport & Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant: 

·        Saturday work from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM is possible; no traffic delays are expected.

·        Final clean-up along pipeline route is underway.

·        Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant structures being constructed.

■ Lee Lane:  

·        The final lift of pavement and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will resume in the spring.

·        Tie-in to Idaho Maryland Road to be scheduled.

■ Idaho Maryland Road, between Lee Lane and Banner Lava Cap Road: 

·        Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will begin. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        Curb installation to be scheduled when weather conditions improve; the final lift of pavement will be installed in spring of 2011.

·        Installation of the treated water pipeline is on hold until weather conditions to improve.

·        Tie-in to Lee Lane to be scheduled.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is underway; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, tree and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of Morning

    Drive: 

• Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will begin. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        Curb installation completed.  The final lift of pavement will be installed in spring of 2011.

·        The contractor is waiting for weather conditions to improve in order to start on vault construction.

Construction Scheduled to Begin in 2011

■ Wings of Morning Drive

■ Opalite Way

■ Red Dog Cross Road

■ Clipper Creek Siphon

■ Overland from Madrone Forest Drive to Red Gate Road

■ Red Gate Road

■ Banner Lava Cap Road