by MetraBNSF
A few tidbits on some of the BNSF projects:
Reconstruction of the Harlem Ave platforms have begun as the eastern part of the south platform has been torn up.
Platforms at both LaVergne and Downers Grove-Fairview Ave are progressing along. One thing I've noticed about both stations' platforms is once the concrete is poured and the tactile is installed the top layer of the platform is paved with asphalt.
Advance contract work for the Belmont Rd underpass in D.G. continues. The road just north of the tracks and west of Belmont Rd. was closed for a few months while water main work was being performed. That road was reopened in the past few days. An auto repair shop located at that same intersection was also torn down. According to http://downers.us/page/view/268 24% of advance contract work has been completed.
Here are some pictures of some of the work being done at Belmont Rd:
Belmont Rd looking south:

Temporary parking lot east of Belmont Rd and north of the tracks:

This sign is placed west of Belmont Rd about a half block north of the tracks:

This is what used to be an auto repair shop. West side of Belmont Rd looking south:

Work now being done on the east side of Belmont Rd south of the tracks. Eventually the Belmont Rd runaround will be built here:

Edit: Here's a pic of the LaVergne shelter from Monday 2-16-09:

Reconstruction of the Harlem Ave platforms have begun as the eastern part of the south platform has been torn up.
Platforms at both LaVergne and Downers Grove-Fairview Ave are progressing along. One thing I've noticed about both stations' platforms is once the concrete is poured and the tactile is installed the top layer of the platform is paved with asphalt.
Advance contract work for the Belmont Rd underpass in D.G. continues. The road just north of the tracks and west of Belmont Rd. was closed for a few months while water main work was being performed. That road was reopened in the past few days. An auto repair shop located at that same intersection was also torn down. According to http://downers.us/page/view/268 24% of advance contract work has been completed.
Here are some pictures of some of the work being done at Belmont Rd:
Belmont Rd looking south:

Temporary parking lot east of Belmont Rd and north of the tracks:

This sign is placed west of Belmont Rd about a half block north of the tracks:

This is what used to be an auto repair shop. West side of Belmont Rd looking south:

Work now being done on the east side of Belmont Rd south of the tracks. Eventually the Belmont Rd runaround will be built here:

Edit: Here's a pic of the LaVergne shelter from Monday 2-16-09:

Last edited by MetraBNSF on Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.