New traffic restrictions begin for Robbins block demolition

posted on: 3/31/2018

As the demolition of the Robbins block on Washington Street continues, new traffic restrictions begin April 2.

On Monday, April 2, demolition of the portion of the building nearest Washington Street will begin ramp up. As the walls of certain sections of the structure become relatively unstable during the demolition process, safety clearance zones around the structure are required. The width of the clearance zone is based in part on the height of the structure. To accommodate the work, the following additional traffic restrictions are required:

• Effective April 2, Locust Street will be closed at the intersection of Washington Street during the demolition of the northeast corner of the property. This restriction will remain in effect around the clock for approximately three to four days. Northbound traffic on Locust Street will be diverted onto Chestnut Street, or through the Belknap municipal metered parking lot. The traffic direction in the Belknap Lot, which is normally one way westerly, will be reversed during this period. Locust Street will reopen as soon as the northeast portion of the structure has been effectively removed.
• Effective the following week, from April 9 to 13, Chestnut Street will be closed on the south side of the Washington Street intersection to accommodate the demolition of the northwest corner. This closure will remain in effect around the clock for about three days. Northbound traffic on Locust Street will be required to remain on Locust Street, except for local traffic bound for Saint Thomas Street or Citizens Bank. Southbound traffic on Chestnut Street will be diverted east or west on Washington Street. 
• The travel lane shifts on Washington Street will be in effect for both weeks.
• Beginning Monday, April 2, travel lanes will be altered on Washington Street, between Chestnut Street and Central Avenue. Washington Street will remain open to two-way traffic, but only a single lane in each direction will be available. This condition will remain in effect around the clock for a period of approximately 2-3 weeks.
• Effective sometime during the day on Monday, April 2, Chestnut Street will be closed on the south side of the Washington Street intersection to all traffic over a period of approximately three days. This closure will be in effect around the clock. Northbound traffic on Locust Street will be required to remain on Locust Street, except for local traffic bound for Saint Thomas Street or Citizens Bank. Southbound traffic on Chestnut Street will be diverted east or west on Washington Street. Chestnut Street will reopen as soon as the northwest portion of the structure has been removed. 
• Effective sometime during the week of April 9-13, Locust Street will be closed at the intersection with Washington Street. This closure will also remain in effect around the clock, over a period of approximately four days. Northbound traffic on Locust Street will be diverted onto Chestnut Street, or through the Belknap municipal metered parking lot. The traffic direction in the Belknap Lot, which is normally one way westerly, will be reversed during this period. Locust Street will reopen as soon as the northeast portion of the structure has been effectively removed.
• All pedestrian traffic is restricted on the southerly side of Washington Street, between Chestnut and Locust Streets.

For more information about traffic restrictions, contact the Dover Police Department Traffic Bureau at 742-4646.