The work this week consisted of wetting, grading and compressing the gravel, and raising the manholes to the new street level (the orange barrels in the middle of the road).
Then on Friday they laid down two layers of asphalt.
There are still wires to move, poles to remove, terraces to finish, trees to plant (next spring?) and signs to put up, but the worst appears to be behind us and the end in sight. We've been parking a block and a half away for quite some time now so it will be nice to park at home again - though we may not be able to some days due to the continuing work. And I'll have to have the local second hand shop pick up a dresser in the garage so I can park in it again.
As for my car, I talked to the shop first thing Monday and they were booked for the week. I've been taking my car there for 15 years and trust them, so do I wait or try to get it into an unfamiliar shop earlier? I chose to wait, but did have it towed to the shop that day as they said if they had a cancellation or extra time they may be able to look at it earlier, otherwise it's scheduled for Monday. Well, I heard nothing from them all week so I assume they never had a chance to check it out. I have the rental car through Friday though I hope to be able to return it sooner.
3 comments:
That looks a very neat and tidy piece of work. Well done those lads! As for the car... well, mine is due for a service and MOT on Wednesday. I fear for the results... so I share your pain.
- BW
Great job on the roadworks. Good luck with the car.
Also, many thanks to my lovely wife for getting pictures of the work in progress during the day to add to this storyline here.
I'm fearing the worst for the car. I don't think it will be simple or cheap, but it will be fixable and affordable - though expensive, and my hope is that I have it back by the end of the week. I could also get lucky, for a change, maybe, and it works out better.
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