Construction Begins On East End Light-rail Line - Updated 

July 2, 2008

Construction crews began utility work this week in the first segment of the East End Corridor.  

• The first segment of work is on Harrisburg, from Milby to Lockwood, where most of the utility relocation will take place
  
• On Monday (June 30) and Tuesday (July 1) surveyors completed layout work on a portion of the first segment, from Everton to Milby
  
• On Monday (July 7) the shoulder lane on the north side of the street will be blocked from Everton to Drennan.
  
• Crews will excavate a trench to work on utilities one block at a time and crews will work their way east (see map). 
  • Crews will work on this first block for approximately 14 days (weather permitting)
    
  • Toward the end of that period, crews will begin work on the next block east
    
  • After work on each block has concluded, the trench will be closed and the pavement will be patched and re-striped
    
• This work will take place only during day-time (6 a.m. to 7 p.m.), except at intersections, where there will be no work during peak traffic periods (7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.)
  
• METRO Police have already placed electronic signs warning motorists of the construction zone ahead and will be assisting with traffic control
  
• Residents and business owners in need of assistance or further details may contact the East End Corridor Office located at:
  Las Palmas Shopping Center
  6215 Harrisburg
  Tel. 713.343.4360