Traffic will be shifted to two lanes only, combining north- and south-bound traffic alternating in phases on one side of the median island or the other. Crews are stripping the old pavement for replacement with new asphalt.
In a conservation measure, the ground-up pavement is being recycled as the base for the campus’s Harpst Street entrance, which was moved north on L.K. Wood to make room for the new College Creek Apartments. The housing project, which will provide 430 beds and feature a large community center, is one-third complete and on schedule. It is slated to open to students fall semester 2010.
HSU is responsible for L.K. Wood maintenance under an agreement with the City of Arcata. The new asphalt will bolster safety by eliminating multiplying chuck holes and graveling. The refurbishment also will address drainage issues.
Plant Operations will post updates as the repaving proceeds at http://www.humboldt.edu/~plantops/news.php.
HSU Oversees L.K. Wood Repaving
Arcata – Humboldt State University’s Department of Plant Operations is overseeing the repaving of L.K. Wood Boulevard from 14th Street to Sunset, an operation scheduled to be completed on or about August 21.