(Monday, July 30, 2007)  City of West Palm Beach crews have finished the road construction project at the intersection of South Dixie Highway and Monceaux Road a month ahead of schedule.   South Dixie Highway at Monceaux Road is now open to traffic.

“I’d like to commend City staff and everyone who worked on this project on a job well done,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel.  “The fact that South Dixie Highway is reopening a month early is welcome news for motorists, nearby residents, and business owners.”

The City replaced underground storm drainage, sewer, and water piping.  The contractor performing the work, Chaz Equipment Company, worked extended hours, including some weekends, to help bring the project to early completion.  Work crews also encountered less groundwater than originally anticipated, helping reduce the project’s duration.

What:  Sewer line repair work update.
When:  Friday, July 27, 2007.
Affected Area:  North Rosemary Avenue in downtown WPB.

(07/27/07)  City of West Palm Beach crews continue repairing a ruptured sewer line on North Rosemary Avenue between 3rd Street and Banyan Boulevard in downtown West Palm Beach.

As a result of this repair work, North Rosemary Avenue will remain closed to traffic between 3rd Street and Banyan Boulevard until further notice.

In addition, North Rosemary Avenue will be closed between Banyan Boulevard and Clematis Street from Monday, July 30, 2007, to Tuesday, July 31, 2007.

All lanes of Banyan Boulevard and Clematis Street will remain open during this repair work.

What: Closing of Hibiscus Street near S. Rosemary Avenue.
When: Beginning Monday, July 30, 2007.
Affected Area: Hibiscus Street east of South Rosemary Avenue.

07/27/07 – Due to construction activities, Hibiscus Street will be closed to traffic from just east of the intersection of South Rosemary Avenue to the mid-block of Hibiscus Street, just west of the parking garage access. Hibiscus Street will be closed beginning Monday, July 30, 2007, and is expected to reopen on Thursday, August 2, 2007.

The road will be closed while crews replace a 200-ton air conditioning unit. The work will involve the staging of a mobile crane, which necessitates that the road be closed.

07/26/07 – Mayor Lois J. Frankel and the City of West Palm Beach are partnering with “Urban Youth Impact” to help deliver free school supplies to thousands of local children. Kids will be able to pick up the supplies at the “Back 2 School Blast” on Saturday, July 28, 2007 from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Urban Youth Impact facility at 2823 N. Australian Avenue.
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What: Sewer Line Repair Work.
When: Beginning Wednesday, July 25, 2007.
Affected Area: N. Rosemary Avenue between 3rd St. and Banyan Blvd.
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July 20, 2007 – The City of West Palm Beach’s government access television station, West Palm TV, continues to expand and diversify its programming, and has also recently upgraded its website aimed at making on-line programming and other resources more accessible.
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July 19, 2007 – In an effort to avoid strenuous work during the hottest part of the day, City of West Palm Beach Department of Public Works sanitation workers will be starting their residential routes up to an hour earlier each day.  Typically, workers are in neighborhoods no earlier than 6:00 A.M.  Under the new schedule, workers will be on their routes beginning as early as 5:00 A.M.  The change in schedule takes effect immediately.
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Following discussions with South Florida Water Management District officials and an evaluation of the city’s water system Mayor Lois Frankel supports continuation of the limited phase three restrictions for the City of West Palm Beach.

Mayor Frankel would like to ease restrictions in the future but feels additional time is needed to protect capacity. “While some of our water levels have significantly increased other areas are still drought stricken. At this time I feel it would be prudent to allow additional time for water to fill reserve areas that can give us an additional buffer during dry periods.”

Friday, July 06, 2007 – The City of West Palm Beach has placed the City’s 2007 Hurricane Guide on the City’s website, wpb.org, making this valuable resource available to anyone who needs it twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
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07-06-07 – The City of West Palm Beach would like motorists to be aware of the following road closure:

Forest Hill Blvd. under I-95 will undergo a full closure, 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Sunday night, July 8, until Friday morning, July 13. Motorists should detour to Southern Blvd.

The I-95 northbound exit ramp to Forest Hill Blvd. is closed completely for reconstruction until approximately September 2007.  The work is part of the ongoing I-95 Mobility 2000 project.