April 9, 2025 Update

Hipskind has informed the association that they will be pouring concrete tomorrow, April 10th, and/or Friday, April 11th.

Please avoid the Woodland Xing and Calverton Pass area if possible.

In the morning, give yourself extra travel time. If you're concerned about getting out, consider parking your vehicle on a side street tonight outside the construction zone.

Crews may redirect traffic due to temporary lane restrictions, including the exit at Coldwater Road, which will likely be closed for a couple of hours. Please plan on exiting through Auburn Road, Windmill Ridge, or Woodland Plaza.

If you are stopped behind a cement truck, please remember that it takes 5-7 minutes to unload the cement. The crew will then allow all traffic to pass before unloading the next truck.

March 2025 Update

Please be advised that Hipskind will return on Monday, March 24th to begin removing the exit at Coldwater Road. One lane will remain open during the removal process. We will notify you as soon as we have information regarding the pouring date, at which time the exit will be closed.

Additionally, Hipskind's subcontractor was on-site today to reseed some of the areas. Please remember that it is the responsibility of homeowners to ensure that newly seeded areas are adequately watered.

September 2024 Update

Hipskind has completed all street and sidewalk concrete work in Phase 1. If you live in Phase 1 and you believe the sidewalk in front of your home is a tripping hazard, please reach out to Greg McDirmit. Greg can be reached at (260) 427-2764 or greg.mcdirmit@cityoffortwayne.org. Any sidewalks that need repaired going forward will be the homeowners financial responsibility.

Harlow Enterprises is the contractor who will add dirt, seed, and straw to the area that was damaged during the construction. They will be out in the next week or two to restore any damaged yards in phase 1 and what is completed in phase 2.

Hipskind has started removing the concrete on the north side of Woodland Crossing by the 4-way stop. At this time Hipskind plans for both directions of traffic to use the south side (or old side) of the road. The association had no input on this traffic pattern. If you have complaints, comments, or concerns please contact Greg at the city. It is recommended you avoid the construction area and take an alternate route. If you decide to use the part of Woodland Crossing that is under construction, please give yourself extra time and drive slowly.

The city has been in contact with the school systems informing them about the upcoming construction throughout the neighborhood. Please reach out to the school system as they may change the bus route during construction.

Hipskind hopes to have Phase 2 completed by mid-December.

Hipskind is not responsible for damage to any irrigation systems (marked or unmarked). They do their best if marked; however, they do not know where the plumbing for the irrigation is located. The cost to repair the irrigation system in the easement falls on the homeowners.

If you want your drive approach replaced you can email Casey at hipskindconstruction@gmail.com. He will add you to the list and will go over paperwork and payment when they begin construction on your street.

A few reminders:

Once construction begins on your street it will take 4-6 weeks to complete.

Hipskind will put a tag on your front door 24 hours before construction begins. This is so that you can get your vehicle(s) out of your garage. You can park them either at your neighbors' (if arrangements have been made), or on the closest street not under construction. Do not wait 24 hours to move your vehicles. If your car is in your garage and they start working this is not their problem. As soon as they hang the tag we recommend you move your vehicle so it's not stuck.
This construction will be messy, dirty, and dusty!
If the mailman cannot access your mailbox, your mail can be picked up at the Centennial Station post office.
If your side of the street is under construction, trash bins must be across the street on pick up day. This might mean a neighbors trash and/or recycling bin may be in your grass on trash/recycling pickup day.
Once winter returns, Woodland Lake and our private contractors cannot salt the roads for a minimum of 3 years! Please DO NOT salt the roads. If you are caught salting you could be fined as specified in the letter from the city.
If you are handicapped and need a temporary drive please contact Greg McDirmit to make these arrangements.

Any questions or concerns about the road work can be directed to Greg McDirmit at the city. He can be reached at (260) 427-2764 or greg.mcdirmit@cityoffortwayne.org. Please note the association passes along information provided to us from Hipskind. Greg can answer questions about construction updates, trash, mail, or other inquires or complaints.

Review from 2023 Annual Meeting

Please give yourself extra time when leaving the addition. Please drive cautiously and carefully through the neighborhood. If possible, use the Coldwater entrance to avoid the construction, especially when they work on Woodland Crossing.
All residents affected should have received a letter in the mail from the city in May with information on what to expect. For ease of access, a copy of the letter is available here.

Phase 1 will be everything east of the 4-way stop, see image above. (It does include 20 feet west of the 4 way stop on Woodland Crossing and Bentley Wood Drive until it turns to asphalt.)
Hipskind won the bid, which works in our favor since it is a local company with a great reputation.
Once construction begins on your street it will take 4-6 weeks to complete.
The concrete takes 10 days to cure, there can be NO driving on it.
Hipskind will put a tag on your front doors 24 hours before construction begins. This is so that you can get your vehicle(s) out of your garage. You can park them either at your neighbors' (if arrangements have been made), or on the closest street not under construction. Do not wait 24 hours to move your vehicles. If your car is in your garage and they start working this is not their problem. As soon as they hang the tag we recommend you move your vehicle so it's not stuck.
This construction will be messy, dirty, and dusty!
If the mailman cannot access your mailbox, your mail can be picked up at the Centennial Station post office. A small note of appreciation could go along way to making sure they deliver the mail during this frustrating time.
If your side of the street is under construction, trash bins must be across the street on pick up day. This might mean a neighbors trash and/or recycling bin may be in your grass on trash/recycling pickup day.
Once winter returns, Woodland Lake and our private contractors cannot salt the roads for a minimum of 3 years! Please DO NOT salt the roads. If you are caught salting you could be fined as specified in the letter from the city.
If you are handicapped and need a temporary drive please contact Greg McDirmit to make these arrangements.

Questions from Annual Meeting

What if I want my approach done? Can I pay the contactor to do my approach while they are already out here?

You will want to contact Casey at Hipskind. His number will be on the tag placed on your door.
In the letter from the city it mentioned tree work, what tree work will they be doing?

The Woodland Lake Phase 1 project does not include any tree work in the bid package.
What do we do if we have an electric car?

The city provides no advice.

Additional Information from Pre-construction Meeting

Please mark your irrigation system lines and heads that are in the public right of way. The public right of way is defined as the first 11.5 feet from the back of the curb. The contractor is not responsible for damages if they are not properly marked. This also goes for inground electric dog fences or any other underground private utilities you may have.
Our current curbs are 4 inch curbs. The city plans to depress the curbs to 1.5 inches at the approaches where they can. This is only if your driveway approach is in the scope of the work.
If a section of concrete is good they will not replace that section. Some sections have been replaced recently and are still in good working order. Not everything will be replaced.
They plan to replace half of each cul-de-sac. This changed from the annual meeting when we were told it would be the entire cul-de-sac at once.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Greg McDirmit at 427-2764. Please do not call the board as we have no control over this process.