October 12, 2012 - Concrete Paving Complete on Contract 2:
The contractor completed the concrete paving on the second phase of the Rehabilitation project for Runway 1/19 today. Work will continue next week with the Bituminous paving on the shoulders and installation of the underdrain system.
Friday, October 19, 2012
October 9, 2012 - Contract 1 Marking Complete
October 9, 2012 - Contract 1 Work is Substantially Complete!
The contractor completed pavement marking to substantially complete the work on the Contract 1 Rehabilitation project! Minor landscaping and cleanup of the construction staging area will continue during the next few weeks.
Contract 2 work continues with concrete paving expected to be complete October 12th.
The contractor completed pavement marking to substantially complete the work on the Contract 1 Rehabilitation project! Minor landscaping and cleanup of the construction staging area will continue during the next few weeks.
Contract 2 work continues with concrete paving expected to be complete October 12th.
Notice of Weekend Closure!
October 6, 2012 and October 7, 2012 Weekend Closure:
Notice: This weekend the Runway 7/25 and 1/19 will be closed from 11:00 pm on October 6th to 4:00 pm on October 7th. The contractors work area impacts the Runway Safety Area and requires closure to complete the Runway 25 PAPI installation.
Notice: This weekend the Runway 7/25 and 1/19 will be closed from 11:00 pm on October 6th to 4:00 pm on October 7th. The contractors work area impacts the Runway Safety Area and requires closure to complete the Runway 25 PAPI installation.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
October 16, 2012 - Underdrain Installation
October 16, 2012 - Underdrain System Installation:
The contractor started installing the underdrain system along the Runway 1/19 pavement on Contract 2 today. We expect the underdrain system installation to be completed in approximately 10 days.
Bituminous paving on the Runway shoulders will begin on October 29th. We are still targeting project completion of the Runway 1/19 project by mid-November.
The contractor started installing the underdrain system along the Runway 1/19 pavement on Contract 2 today. We expect the underdrain system installation to be completed in approximately 10 days.
Bituminous paving on the Runway shoulders will begin on October 29th. We are still targeting project completion of the Runway 1/19 project by mid-November.
Monday, October 1, 2012
October 1, 2012 - Concrete Paving Begins on Contract 2
October 1, 2012 - Concrete Paving Begins on Contract 2:
Concrete Paving began on Contract 2 today. Paving is expected to continue for the next 8 - 10 days.
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| Phase 2 Concrete Paving |
Monday, September 24, 2012
September 24, 2012 - Taxiway F Open to Air Traffic
September 24, 2012 - Taxiway F Open to Air Traffic:
Today the construction on the Taxiway F crossing of Runway 1/19 was completed and the pavement was opened to air traffic. The Taxiway B north and Lima were closed to complete the pavement marking and landscaping on Contract 1.
Today the construction on the Taxiway F crossing of Runway 1/19 was completed and the pavement was opened to air traffic. The Taxiway B north and Lima were closed to complete the pavement marking and landscaping on Contract 1.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
September 19, 2012 - Contract 2 Project Construction Starts
September 19, 2012 Construction on Contract 2 Begins:
The contractor began construction operations on the follow-up (Contract 2) contract for the rehabilitation of Runway 1/19. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-November 2012. The Runway 1/19 will be closed throughout this phase of construction.
Construction work continued on the pavement marking for the Contract 1 project.
The contractor began construction operations on the follow-up (Contract 2) contract for the rehabilitation of Runway 1/19. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-November 2012. The Runway 1/19 will be closed throughout this phase of construction.
Construction work continued on the pavement marking for the Contract 1 project.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
September 16, 2012 - RUNWAY INTERSECTION OPEN!!
Runway 1/19 and 7/25 Intersection Opened for Operations!!
After 43 days of major construction work, the Runway 1/19 and 7/25 intersection reconstruction is completed and open to air traffic. Runway 7/25 has been restored to its FULL length. Following the combined close coordination and excellent cooperation by all the people working to complete this challenging project, we have met the aggressive schedule on time. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone associated with the effort. THANK YOU to all the tenants and users of the airport for your patience during this major improvement to RFD.
Work will continue over the next several weeks to complete Runway grooving, marking, PAPI installation and landscaping. Various minor closures may be necessary to complete these items of work.
After 43 days of major construction work, the Runway 1/19 and 7/25 intersection reconstruction is completed and open to air traffic. Runway 7/25 has been restored to its FULL length. Following the combined close coordination and excellent cooperation by all the people working to complete this challenging project, we have met the aggressive schedule on time. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone associated with the effort. THANK YOU to all the tenants and users of the airport for your patience during this major improvement to RFD.
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| Full Length Operations Return on Runway 7/25 |
Work will continue over the next several weeks to complete Runway grooving, marking, PAPI installation and landscaping. Various minor closures may be necessary to complete these items of work.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
September 15, 2012 - REMINDER: Runway 7/25 and 1/19 Closed Tonight
Reminder: Tonight Runway 7/25 and 1/19 will be Closed at 11:00 pm until Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm to remark and relight the Runway 7/25 Threshold to its Full length. Following this work, Runway 7/25 will be available FULL length.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012 - Contract 2 for Runway 1/19 Rehabilitation STARTS!
Contract 2 for Runway 1/19 Rehabilitation Started Today!
Work began this morning on the Contract 2 Rehabilitation project for Runway 1/19 this morning. The contractor began pavement removal operations in preparation for concrete paving in the next few weeks.
Reminder: Runway 1/19 will remain closed until late November to complete this next phase of reconstruction.
Work began this morning on the Contract 2 Rehabilitation project for Runway 1/19 this morning. The contractor began pavement removal operations in preparation for concrete paving in the next few weeks.
Reminder: Runway 1/19 will remain closed until late November to complete this next phase of reconstruction.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
September 12, 2012 - NOTICE of Runway 1/19 Full Closure!!
September 12, 2012 - NOTICE of Runway 1/19 FULL Closure for Contract 2 Construction Start:
The next contract to reconstruct Runway 1/19 will begin tomorrow morning at 5:30 am requiring the full closure of the Runway 1/19.
Due to funding limitations, the entire Runway 1/19 Reconstruction has been broken into multiple contracts or phases. We will be completing the first critical phase of the reconstruction in the next few weeks. The next contract (Contract 2) will begin with the removal of the existing pavement on the center portion of the runway (south of the Contract 1 portion just wrapping up this weekend). The FULL length of Runway 7/25 will be available throughout the Contract 2 project this fall. The airport was fortunate to receive funding for the next phase of work and therefore, the contractor is continuing south with the reconstruction effort. Due to the reconstruction work being completed on the center portion of the runway, the remaining length of runway outside the work zone is not long enough to be useable. Therefore, Runway 1/19 will remain closed during the duration of the work this fall. The next Contract is scheduled to be completed by late November 2012.
The next contract to reconstruct Runway 1/19 will begin tomorrow morning at 5:30 am requiring the full closure of the Runway 1/19.
Due to funding limitations, the entire Runway 1/19 Reconstruction has been broken into multiple contracts or phases. We will be completing the first critical phase of the reconstruction in the next few weeks. The next contract (Contract 2) will begin with the removal of the existing pavement on the center portion of the runway (south of the Contract 1 portion just wrapping up this weekend). The FULL length of Runway 7/25 will be available throughout the Contract 2 project this fall. The airport was fortunate to receive funding for the next phase of work and therefore, the contractor is continuing south with the reconstruction effort. Due to the reconstruction work being completed on the center portion of the runway, the remaining length of runway outside the work zone is not long enough to be useable. Therefore, Runway 1/19 will remain closed during the duration of the work this fall. The next Contract is scheduled to be completed by late November 2012.
September 12, 2012 - Expedited Runway Intersection Paving Complete
September 12, 2012 - All Paving on Runway 1/19 and 7/25 Expedited Work Area Completed!
All paving work on the Runway Intersection is complete. The contractor is continuing to work on ancillary work items such as, electrical lights and signage installation, shoulder grading and sanitary sewer abandonment.
We are preparing for a weekend closure of Runway 7/25 to return the runway to its full length. This closure will begin on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:00 pm and end on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm local time.
All paving work on the Runway Intersection is complete. The contractor is continuing to work on ancillary work items such as, electrical lights and signage installation, shoulder grading and sanitary sewer abandonment.
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| Finishing Bituminous Paving and Electrical Work |
We are preparing for a weekend closure of Runway 7/25 to return the runway to its full length. This closure will begin on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:00 pm and end on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm local time.
Friday, August 31, 2012
August 31, 2012 - Concrete Paving Completed on Intersection!
August 31, 2012 - Concrete Paving Completed on the Runway 1/19 and 7/25 Intersection:
The contractor reached a major project milestone today! Concrete paving on the critical Runway 1/19 and 7/25 Intersection was completed today. The contractor will transition to Bituminous Shoulder and Runway transition paving next week. Sawing and sealing of joints and shoulder grading operations will also continue next week.
The original project sequence of construction planned for daily closures of the Runway intersection to complete the joint sawing and sealing. In order to minimize daily disruption to air traffic with daily closures and increase safety, we have elected to extend the intersection closure phase by one week. This will permit the uninterrupted work on completing these necessary work items with a full closure. We are tentatively scheduled to transition back to the full Runway 7/25 length on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:00 pm to Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm. During this time Runway 7/25 will be closed to all traffic. Please check back to this web site for updates as they become available.
The contractor reached a major project milestone today! Concrete paving on the critical Runway 1/19 and 7/25 Intersection was completed today. The contractor will transition to Bituminous Shoulder and Runway transition paving next week. Sawing and sealing of joints and shoulder grading operations will also continue next week.
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| Finishing up the last mainline concrete paving lane |
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| Completed Concrete Intersection Paving looking Northwest |
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
August 28, 2012 - Expedited Runway Intersection Phase Completion
August 28, 2012 - Expedited Runway Intersection Phase Completion Expected September 9, 2012:
The work on the Runway 1/19 reconstruction project is progressing very well and the contractor is expected to complete the expedited phase on September 9, 2012. We are TENTATIVELY targeting the change in traffic configuration on Runway 7/25 during Saturday and Sunday, September 8th and 9th. Please check the blog in the next two weeks to receive updates as the final construction operations progress toward completion of this critical phase of work. Thank you for your patience during this final push to complete this challenging phase of construction work!
The work on the Runway 1/19 reconstruction project is progressing very well and the contractor is expected to complete the expedited phase on September 9, 2012. We are TENTATIVELY targeting the change in traffic configuration on Runway 7/25 during Saturday and Sunday, September 8th and 9th. Please check the blog in the next two weeks to receive updates as the final construction operations progress toward completion of this critical phase of work. Thank you for your patience during this final push to complete this challenging phase of construction work!
Thursday, August 23, 2012
August 23, 2012 - Concrete Paving Progressing on Schedule
August 23, 2012 - Concrete Paving on the Expedited Intersection is Progressing On Schedule:
Concrete Paving operations are continuing to progress nicely on the Runway 1/19 and 7/25 Intersection area of the project. Concrete paving operations are expected to be complete by next Friday, August 31, 2012. Bituminous paving on the shoulders is expected to be started after the Labor Day weekend.
Concrete Paving operations are continuing to progress nicely on the Runway 1/19 and 7/25 Intersection area of the project. Concrete paving operations are expected to be complete by next Friday, August 31, 2012. Bituminous paving on the shoulders is expected to be started after the Labor Day weekend.
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| New Concrete Pavement on the Intersection of Runway 7/25 and 1/19 looking south |
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| New Concrete Paving Runway 7/25 looking northwest |
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
August 14, 2012 - Concrete Paving Phase 2A
August 14, 2012 - Concrete Paving Begins on the Expedited Phase 2A Work Area:
Despite one of our first weather related impacts to the project, the paving contractor began concrete paving on the expedited work area within the Runway 1/19 and 7/25 intersection today.
Despite one of our first weather related impacts to the project, the paving contractor began concrete paving on the expedited work area within the Runway 1/19 and 7/25 intersection today.
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| First Day of Runway Intersection Paving |
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
August 7, 2012 - "Bulls Eye" Work Progressing
August 7, 2012 - Work on the Runway 1/19 and 7/25 Intersection Continues:
Work continues on the critical "Bulls Eye" area of the project. The pavement removal subcontractor is making good progress removing the existing intersection pavement and expects to be completed by the end of the week.
The electrician is continuing to work on new edge lighting installation and centerline in-pavement light construction.
Work continues on the critical "Bulls Eye" area of the project. The pavement removal subcontractor is making good progress removing the existing intersection pavement and expects to be completed by the end of the week.
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| Runway Intersection Pavement Removal Operations |
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| New Taxiway F edge lighting installation |
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| Preparation of In-Pavement Centerline Lighting |
With the new Relocated Threshold on Runway 25, airport operations have had little impact from construction operations.
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| Ryan Air Boeing 767 approaches the Airport over construction |
We expect new concrete paving to start on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
August 1, 2012 - Expedited Work Begins
August 1, 2012 - Pavement Removal on the "Bulls Eye" Begins:
Work begins on the expedited work area to remove the existing Runway 7/25 pavement.
Work begins on the expedited work area to remove the existing Runway 7/25 pavement.
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| Pavement Removal on Runway 7/25 in the "Bulls Eye" |
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| Construction of New In-Pavement Centerline Lights on Taxiway F at Runway 1/19
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
July 31, 2012 - Successful Phase Change!
July 31, 2012 - Successful Change to the Phase 2 Expedited Work Area:
Excellent coordination and execution by the Contractors on the Runway 1/19 Project resulted in a smooth transition to Phase 2A, the "Bulls Eye" area of the project on Sunday (July 29, 2012) afternoon at around 3:00 pm. Work on the removal and replacement of the entire intersection pavement of Runway 7/25 and 1/19 will begin this week.
Excellent coordination and execution by the Contractors on the Runway 1/19 Project resulted in a smooth transition to Phase 2A, the "Bulls Eye" area of the project on Sunday (July 29, 2012) afternoon at around 3:00 pm. Work on the removal and replacement of the entire intersection pavement of Runway 7/25 and 1/19 will begin this week.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
NOTICE OF RUNWAY CLOSURES - July 25, 2012
CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND!!
Runway 7/25 and 1/19 will be closed at 11:00 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012 to transition the airfield configuration to a shortened Runway 7/25 for the Phase 2A Expedited Construction Work on Runway 1/19. Runway 7/25 and Runway 1/19 will re-open on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Runway 7/25 will be shortened to 7,600' in length. This expedited phase will be under construction for 43 days.
Runway 7/25 and 1/19 will be closed at 11:00 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012 to transition the airfield configuration to a shortened Runway 7/25 for the Phase 2A Expedited Construction Work on Runway 1/19. Runway 7/25 and Runway 1/19 will re-open on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Runway 7/25 will be shortened to 7,600' in length. This expedited phase will be under construction for 43 days.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
July 17, 2012 - Pavement Marking for Taxiway Changes
June 17, 2012 - Pavement Marking for Taxiway B North and L Opening:
In preparation for the Phase Change to Close Taxiway F, the Pavement Marking Contractor installs the new Taxiway B North and L centerlines. Taxiway F will be closed for the continued construction of the Runway 1/19 on Monday, July 23rd.
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| New Taxiway L Centerline Marking |
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| New Taxiway B North and L Centerline Marking |
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
UPDATE - Change for Airport Bonanza Event
UPDATE: July 17, 2012 - Change to Help Accommodate Airport Bonanza Event:
In order to help Aircraft Traffic Flow and operations during the upcoming Bonanza event, the construction phase change to close Taxiway F and Opening of Taxiways B North and L will be changed from Wednesday, July 18, 2012 to Monday, July 23, 2012.
The relocation of the Runway 25 threshold is still scheduled for the weekend of July 28th and 29th. No changes to this important milestone are expected.
Remember to keep checking the NOTAMs prior to your flight for further updates.
In order to help Aircraft Traffic Flow and operations during the upcoming Bonanza event, the construction phase change to close Taxiway F and Opening of Taxiways B North and L will be changed from Wednesday, July 18, 2012 to Monday, July 23, 2012.
The relocation of the Runway 25 threshold is still scheduled for the weekend of July 28th and 29th. No changes to this important milestone are expected.
Remember to keep checking the NOTAMs prior to your flight for further updates.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
PHASE Change Notice!!
We have scheduled the closure of Taxiway F at Runway 1/19 for Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Prior to closure of Taxiway F we will open Taxiways B north and L to accommodate traffic to the Northeast Quadrant of the Airport. See the Phase 2 Plan for Open and Closed Taxi routes.
In addition, we are making plans for the Relocation of the Runway 25 threshold and initiation of Phase 2 Expedited area (Bulls Eye) for the weekend of July 28th and 29th. This is nearly 1 month ahead of Schedule!
In addition, we are making plans for the Relocation of the Runway 25 threshold and initiation of Phase 2 Expedited area (Bulls Eye) for the weekend of July 28th and 29th. This is nearly 1 month ahead of Schedule!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
July 10, 2012 - Bituminous Paving Begins on Shoulders
July 10, 2012 - Bituminous Paving begins on Shoulders:
Bituminous Paving began today for the paved shoulders on Phase 1 of the Runway 1/19 rehabilitation project. We expect the paving to continue for 3 days.
Bituminous Paving began today for the paved shoulders on Phase 1 of the Runway 1/19 rehabilitation project. We expect the paving to continue for 3 days.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
July 5, 2012 - Phase 1 Concrete Paving Nearing Completion
July 5, 2012 - Phase 1 Concrete Paving Nearing Completion:
The contractor is progressing well on Phase 1 Construction. Due to the extreme heat concrete paving completion has been pushed back to Monday, July 9th. We anticipate an early phase change into Phase 2 due to excellent progress and great weather. We anticipate moving up the "bulls eye" construction and relocation of the Runway 25 threshold to the weekend of July 28th!! Stay tuned for more details and schedule information.
The contractor is progressing well on Phase 1 Construction. Due to the extreme heat concrete paving completion has been pushed back to Monday, July 9th. We anticipate an early phase change into Phase 2 due to excellent progress and great weather. We anticipate moving up the "bulls eye" construction and relocation of the Runway 25 threshold to the weekend of July 28th!! Stay tuned for more details and schedule information.
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| Concrete Paving for Phase 1 Nearly COMPLETE. |
Friday, June 29, 2012
June 29, 2012 Paving Prior to Rough Weather
June 29, 2012 - Rough Weather impacts Concrete Paving:
This afternoon the first weather related impact to construction came through the area. This photo was taken just prior to Concrete Paving shutdown.
This afternoon the first weather related impact to construction came through the area. This photo was taken just prior to Concrete Paving shutdown.
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| An Intense Thunderstorm impacts Concrete Paving |
Thursday, June 21, 2012
June 21, 2012 - First Day of New Concrete Paving on Runway 1/19
June 21, 2012 - Phase 1 Concrete Paving Begins!
Today the contractor began Concrete paving on the Runway 1/19 project. The weather was great and the project is moving along quite nicely.
Today the contractor began Concrete paving on the Runway 1/19 project. The weather was great and the project is moving along quite nicely.
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| New 20" Thick Concrete Pavement for Runway 1/19 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Phase 1 Runway Removal Complete
June 13, 2012 - Phase 1 Runway Removal Complete:
Phase 1 Runway 1/19 Pavement Removal is finishing up. The contractor is making good progress on the project.
Phase 1 Runway 1/19 Pavement Removal is finishing up. The contractor is making good progress on the project.
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| Finishing up Runway 1/19 Pavement Removal for Phase 1 |
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
June 5, 2012 - Construction Starts on Runway 1/19
Construction started today with the Pavement Removal on the north end of Runway 1/19 at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. The Runway 19 threshold has been relocated to south of Runway 7/25.
Runway 7/25 remains open at it's full length.
Construction started today with the Pavement Removal on the north end of Runway 1/19 at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. The Runway 19 threshold has been relocated to south of Runway 7/25.
Runway 7/25 remains open at it's full length.
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| Runway 19 Threshold Marking Removal June 5, 2012 |
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| Runway 1/19 Pavement Removal June 5, 2012 |
Construction on this Phase will continue until August 16, 2012.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Update #1
We've started a blog to keep you up to date on the status of the reconstruction of Runway 1-19. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
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