2025 Botham Avenue Reconstruction Project

October 20, 2025 Project Update

This is an update on the Botham Avenue Reconstruction Project as of the October 17, 2025, progress meeting.  Hoffman Brothers provided a schedule and order of operations to complete the project by October 31^st.  It is essential to note that project completion is heavily dependent on weather conditions and subcontractor coordination.

Martin J, the concrete subcontractor for Hoffman Brothers, is scheduled to be on site starting today (10/20).  Concrete curb and gutter installation will occur first, followed by concrete flatwork, (sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, driveway approaches, and the non-motorized path).  Hoffman Brothers will final grade the road base once the curb & gutter has adequately cured; this is currently scheduled for Thursday (10/23).  Rieth-Riley, the asphalt paving contractor, is presently scheduled to pave on Friday (10/24).

Raising of manhole castings is expected early the week of 10/27, as is final restoration of lawns, installation of signs, and pavement markings.

Again, the above schedule is heavily dependent on the weather conditions and subcontractor schedules.

Neon Grill Access

Hoffman intends to maintain access to the Neon Grill from Botham Avenue off of Niles Avenue through the completion of the project.  A single, gravel lane will continue to be maintained to allow traffic to enter from the east, cycle through the normal drive-thru window, and exit via the alley to the north.  The only exception to this is during asphalt paving, ROWE will coordinate with Rieth-Riley to restore access to Neon Grill as quickly as possible on that day.

We thank you for your patience and please feel free to contact Nate Whitting, ROWE Project Engineer [telephone: (616) 272-7125, email: nwhitting@rowepsc.com] or Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Tim Zebell [telephone: (269) 985-0339 email: tzebell@sjcity.com] with questions or concerns.