May 2013
Hadley Road to Close After June 3
Also, Vestal Road Construction Closes Southern Exit from Sports Complex
Wet weather and utility response issues have delayed the relocation of utility lines along Hadley Road. Nonetheless, the Town's intent is to close Hadley Road June 3 or shortly after to begin construction of the Hadley Road roundabout at CR 700E. The closure area will be from just west of CR 725E to just east CR 675E (Hall Road).
“We still plan to close Hadley Road early in June with the hopes that we will be able to reopen it before school begins in August,” said Don McGillem, Plainfield's consultant for transportation issues. “With the road completely closed, we may be able to make up some time in the construction phase, even though utility lines will likely not have been completely relocated by then. Motorists should watch the variable message boards for the exact date of closure.”
McGillem says they should be able to give 24 to 48 hour notice on the message boards before the roads will be completely closed. In the meantime, motorists should continue to use caution and obey the reduced speed limit signs. The detour route will be posted on the Town's website and on social media.
Meantime, the other construction project, the extension of Vestal Road from the Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex to CR 700E (Sugar Grove Road) is also underway. The new road will allow for better traffic flow through the complex and will allow for better separation with the Department of Correction (DOC) facility.
“The Sports Complex sees a lot of traffic during the spring, summer and fall,” McGillem said. “The northern portion of Vestal Road from U.S. 40 was built to handle it, but the existing roadway out to CR 700E was not. This will take care of that.”
The current one-lane road out of the south end of the Sports Complex has been closed. Eventually, after Hadley Road has been reopened to traffic, CR 700E will be closed to build the new Vestal Road/CR 700E intersection. “We won't close CR 700E from South Center Street to Vestal Road until late August or early September,” said McGillem. “Hadley Road will need to be reopened so that residents who live off CR 700E will be able to use the southern end of the roadway to get to their homes.”
DPW to Host Public Tours of North Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Department of Public Works will again be hosting plant tours at the North Wastewater Treatment Plant, 990 South Center Street during the summer months. Last year's programs were very popular, not only with residents of Plainfield but also with citizens from other parts of the county who were interested in seeing how wastewater gets treated so that it can be returned to the ecosystem.
This informative program is open to the public. DPW encourages you to come in and meet the staff, walk with them through the steps of the wastewater treatment process, and discuss environmental issues like water usage, water conservation, and storm water quality.
The plant tours are scheduled for three Wednesdays, June 19th, July 17th, and August 21st, starting at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. No reservations are necessary. In the event of stormy weather, the scheduled tour will be cancelled.
Come learn how the Town's Public Works employees keep your water safe every day of the year!
Splash Island Regular Hours Start June 1!
The Splash Island outdoor water park will be fully open for the summer season starting June 1. Here are the regular hours through Tuesday, August 6:
Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday
12 noon to 6 p.m.
Wet Wednesdays*
7 to 10 p.m.
August 7 through September 2
Saturdays
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays
12 noon to 6 p.m.
Wet Wednesdays*
5 to 9 p.m.
Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
If the weather won't allow us to open the outdoor park, the indoor water park will be open, so come anyway!
*Wet Wednesdays are special evening celebrations featuring surprise visits, specials on food items, and more. Evening hours for the general public are on Wednesdays only.
Correction:
The April Water Line incorrectly listed the hours Radio Disney will be at Splash Island every Tuesday during the season. The correct hours will be 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. We apologize for the confusion.
