| Q | What are the construction workdays?
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| A | The contractor will work Monday-Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. However, extenuating circumstances may require limited work to take place on Sundays.
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| Q | What trees are being removed?
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| A | The Tree Protection Plan identifies the trees to be removed, which includes the removal of diseased or dying trees. The City of Houston has identified trees that can be preserved during construction on a case-by-case basis.
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| Q | Why have various markers and protective barriers been placed around trees, etc.?
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| A | Both the City of Houston and the contractor are taking precaution to protect existing trees and property as best as they can. Additional right-of-way markers may be placed along the curb and sidewalk/driveway area, and removal of these causes added delays and expense. Please do not remove these markers or any protective precautions that have been provided to the adjacent property.
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| Q | Will there be Street Light Poles installed?
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| A | No. |
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| Q | Will updates be provided? |
| A | Property managers or representatives are invited to attend the monthly contractor status meetings that will allow them to provide periodic updates to the community. Visit https://www.engagehouston.org/alief-village-and-belle-park and register to subscribe to the project page to receive the latest and greatest updates!
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| Q | At some point, will I have issues accessing my driveway?
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| A | Individual driveways may be impacted for several days during the construction process. Once construction begins on a street the Contractor will give notice 72 hours in advance if they need to work on a specific driveway.
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| Q | At some point, will my utilities be affected?
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| A | Individual driveways may be impacted for several days during the construction process. Once construction begins on a street the Contractor will give notice 72 hours in advance if they need to work on a specific driveway.
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| Q | Are they going to dig up the front area or just the street?
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| A | Both. While protecting existing trees, the project will involve removing and replacing sidewalks and driveways, complete roadway reconstruction and utility improvements within the rights-of-way. No work is planned on individual (private) property.
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| Q | Will this project cause traffic/mobility issues (lane closures, increase of trucks in the area, etc.)? |
| A | Yes. Most of the project includes open cut construction of the proposed storm system Line, and reconstruction of roadways, sidewalks, driveways, etc. The traffic control plans can be found on the project page.
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| Q | What is being done to verify underground work is properly connected as there are concerns about drainage?
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| A | The City’s inspection team will ensure that the project is built to the design standards and meets all City codes and requirements.
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| Q | Will this project cause traffic/mobility issues (lane closures, increase of trucks in the area, etc.)?
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| A | Yes. Most of the project includes open cut construction of the proposed sanitary sewer line, and reconstruction of roadways, sidewalks, driveways, etc. The traffic control plans can be found on the project page.
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| Q | Will my services be disrupted?
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| A | Services will not be interrupted.
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| Q | What should business owners with sprinkler systems be prepared for?
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| A | We recommend that you take pictures of the sprinkler heads in the “on” position and be sure the pictures clearly show how many and the location of the sprinklers/heads that you have in the right-of-way area near the street/curb. The construction company will make the effort to cap off your sprinklers in the right-of-way that will be disturbed with the intent to keep your sprinklers working in the rest of the yard. The pictures should resolve any questions when it comes time for the construction company to repair them. It is entirely possible your system, or at least certain zones, may stop working once your yard is dug up as wires do occasionally get clipped. Be sure to have a garden hose and traditional sprinklers ready to use during this period.
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| Q | How can the public feel comforted that all restoration will occur properly?
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| A | Restoration of adjacent property, sprinkler systems, etc. will occur once construction is complete. Additionally, the City will not approve final payment to the contractor until the City has completed their own assessment to ensure restoration is sufficient.
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| Q | What about French drains?
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| A | We also recommend residents take pictures of any drains/PVC tubing going to the sidewalk or to the curb, so you have evidence for replacement. During restoration, the construction company will replace drains to the curb and if your drain only went to the sidewalk, they are likely to extend it to the curb/street.
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| Q | What about landscaping near streets, sidewalks and curbs?
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| A | If you have specific landscaping that you would like to be saved, we suggest that property owners relocate such plant materials now. Grass will be restored in areas upon completion of all construction.
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| Q | What if my property has an improved, specialty driveway or walkway? |
| A | If this portion of your driveway or walkway is in the right-of-way, the City is only required to return the driveway access points to City of Houston codes and standards. If warranted, special provisions will be considered, but all related costs of improvements over-and-above the City of Houston standards will be at the sole cost of the property owner, by a contractor of your choice. One example is a decorative or pebbled walkway or driveway; the contractor will be unable to replace with like product, and the City will not guarantee this work.
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