We have found some locations of unsuitable sub-grade (the native soil below the roadbed when Rich Road was originally constructed years ago) which will add a couple days to the project as they will be over-excavated and replaced with a more suitable material for a roadbed. This will be done in only certain spots where needed. This extra excavation should be done by Thursday afternoon and will leave the roadway in better driving condition for the long weekend as well as improve the roadbed for the road improvements. Many of the locations where there were dig-outs and potholes prior to the project starting were caused by this unsuitable soil below the roadway and this over-excavation will make the roadway last longer when it is paved.
The contractor is not planning any work Friday-Monday for Memorial Day Weekend
Work will resume on Tuesday with culvert and irrigation pipe installation.
