2022 - Bus Dropoff
Sept. 11, 2022
Photos 1-2: paving of new areas, slurry sealing on older portions, and striping are complete for the bus and parent dropoffs and driveway entrance.
Photos 1-3: the new bus dropoff is being paved in time for the start of school. Striping will take place after school on the 8th.
Photo 4: the parent dropoff has been striped and is ready for use.
Photo 1: forms are being constructed for the interior concrete curbs of the bus dropoff. Just beyond, the parent dropoff has been slurry-sealed to provide a fresh, paved surface; striping will follow shortly.
Photo 2: crew members construct the forms for the interior concrete curbs, ensuring the edges are rounded correctly.
Photos 3 and 4: other crew members are constructing the forms for new concrete sidewalk at the entrance of the bus dropoff.
Photo 1 and 2: crew members pour and smooth the concrete for new sidewalks.
Photo 3: this aerial view shows the extent of concrete work for curbs and sidewalks so far.
Photo 1: the shape of the dropoff area becomes more evident as grading takes place.
Photo 2: excess dirt is loaded onto a dump truck as grading takes place on the site.
Photo 3: base gravel is applied and graded over the site.
Photo 1: this aerial view shows the underground utility work currently going on at the dropoff site.
Photo 2: a large cistern and stormwater detention pipe will help collect and slowly drain runoff from the dropoff hardscaping.
Photo 3: more pipes are set to be installed underground.
Photo 1: demolition of existing asphalt continues.
Photo 2: this aerial view of the site shows the demolition and removal of the existing asphalt and concrete so far; trenching for utility pipes and conduit has begun.
Photo 3: a crew member works inside a trench excavated for utility pipes.
Photo 4: a base for one of the new light poles has been formed.
Photos 1-3: after the final permit came through for the bus dropoff project, the existing concrete and asphalt on the west side of the parking lot can now be demolished.
Photos 1 and 2: these aerial views show the bus dropoff area and Tobias campus before construction. The new dropoff entrance will be off of 209th Avenue (bottom center of photo 2).
Photo 3: the contractor has mobilized heavy equipment to prepare for construction once easement paperwork has been approved.
