Cool Timeline
Construction is underway on 96th Street near Ridge on William’s Creek to add new turn lanes, a traffic blister, and a walking path. These improvements will reduce congestion, enhance driver safety, and create a more walkable, connected neighborhood.
The new water main is in place, bringing stronger, more reliable service to our community. This upgrade boosts water pressure and ensures we’re ready for future growth—thank you for your support!
AES completing the new power loop and transformer installation. This project aims to improve the reliability and capacity of the electrical system around Williams Creek.
Citizen’s Energy completed the installation of the new 4″ gas main near Williams Creek. Take a look at some of the milestones in this process.
The installation of the 8″ water line has been completed. This water line will help community with their lives. Take a look at the process.
Given the erosion on Williams Creek, a team of experts was dispatched to help fix it. It was a long process, but they managed to make a lot of progress. Take a look at the whole process from start to finish.
Citizen’s Energy has successfully bored a new 8-inch gas main along 96th Street. This vital infrastructure project ensures a reliable gas supply to The Ridge on Williams Creek, paving the way for future development and growth.
The new gatehouse, a prefabricated structure built by DropStructures, LTD., arrived at The Ridge on Williams Creek following its long journey from Canada. The building was craned into place atop the helical piers, marking a significant milestone in the entrance construction.
To establish a strong foundation for the new gatehouse at The Ridge on Williams Creek, helical piers were installed. These piers ensure stability and durability for the gatehouse structure, preparing the site for the next phase of construction.
After a brief pause due to rain, the second lift of asphalt (the binder layer) is applied over the base layer. With heated tar sprayed and hydraulic rollers in action, The Ridge on Williams Creek now has a smooth, completed road.
It’s paving day! After four long years, over 740 tons of asphalt is laid down, compacted, and rolled smooth with hydraulic rollers. This monumental milestone sets the stage for the next chapter of The Ridge’s development.
Gravel work begins on the roadway. A total of 1,720 tons of gravel (86 tri-axle loads) is tailgated into place, graded to the correct angles, and compacted, laying the groundwork for the future road.
The final dirt-work preparations are complete, and the stakes are set for gravel installation. This marks a key step in creating the foundation for The Ridge on Williams Creek’s roadway system.
Proof-Roll day has finally arrived! This is the process of testing the subgrade before gravel and asphalt can be put down for the new roadway.
Demo work and installation of the storm sewer continues at the front entrance. Everybody just loves road construction! 🙂
The final stage of demolition has begun at the entrance of the subdivision!
Construction has officially started on the first home at The Ridge on Williams Creek! Neal and Mandy celebrated the groundbreaking of their new home, affectionately named ‘Wonder Nest.’ The couple even designed a custom shovel featuring their house logo, with Wonder Bread dots representing eggs in a nest.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as construction progresses!
June 13th – “Our sanitary sewer is tied into the city’s lift station. Now we have to wait for 30 days while the city conducts a mandatory pressure test, as apparently contaminating the Indianapolis water supply would be “bad”.
We Have Passed Our 3rd Pre-Construction Meeting with the City Inspectors, and Are Given the Go-Ahead to Proceed with Installation.
Work continues on, and concrete arrives for the storm sewers. 🏗️🌧️
Construction begins on one of three major storm-water drainage pipes.
Initial dirt-work begins on the east side of the bridge.
Late-night retrieval.
Widening of Forgotten Creek Drive continues.
Dirt work continues on the old road (now completely removed) and the new swale alongside of it.
Concrete structures arrive for installation of the new storm drains.
No turning back (literally) now, as the original roadway is removed from existence.
A.E.S. begins work on the new power grid.
April showers bring May flowers.. and in our case, they also bring Caterpillars! Dirt-work finally begins with the bio-retention pond.
The City of Carmel, Public Works begins installation of new power poles on 96th Street to allow room for our new traffic blister and turning lane.
Trenching for, and installing silt-fence in preparation for starting construction on the our new roadway and installing utilities.
February 27th, 2024 – After 7 Months of Work, The Final Approval for Permitting!
After what seems like years, (wait, it actually has been years) we were finally able to record our Secondary Plat with the City of Indianapolis!
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Installed 10 sections of steel railing today, each one weighing in at a little over 1,000lbs.
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Despite the cold today, concrete for the parapets gets poured this morning.
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Deck forms are removed, and work begins on the parapets.
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Concrete is delivered for the new bridge deck!
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Forms, rebar, and drains are set in place for the new bridge deck.
After the grout has had time to cure, back-filling work begins. Layers of sand and #53 stone are compacted 8” at a time.
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A truly satisfying feeling!
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After the grout sets, 1” holes are hammer-drilled and plates are bolted in to tie the bridge sections together.
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The steps include setting the first and second sections into place, placing the third section and the head walls, and sealing and grouting the sections and foundations together. Finally, the workers took a break for a beer after completing the hard work.
“First bridge section being set into place.”
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“Section #2 going in.”
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“Third section, and then the head-walls. Each section weighs 18 tons, the head walls are 7 tons apiece.”
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“Sealing and grouting the sections together, and to the foundations.”
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“Whew, time for a beer.”
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The crane is here! Set-up begins.
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The bridge sections begin to arrive, and are staged at a closed restaurant just down the street.
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A quick stop on 96th Street with the police providing traffic control, then a long reverse 1,000’ down the road to the crane.
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A large pile of new rock is ready to be used in the construction of the bridge. The rock is placed in a large open area, surrounded by some trees and shrubs. The sky is bright and clear, & the construction process is about to begin. The new rock glitters in the sunlight, hinting at the bright future ahead for this project.
“Hey, I think that truck bed may be a little too high…”
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29 yards of concrete going in today to create the foundations for the bridge. Very Exciting Day!
Rebar is being set for the bridge foundations.
Ground Breaking!! Excavation for the bridge foundations has begun; the first official bucket full of dirt.
The final result, two 10’ deep holes.
Fall is upon us and as the day for actual construction nears, I have to widen the original gravel road some to allow for the bridge delivery trucks!
Where I visit the manufacturing facility and inspect the first piece of our cast concrete bridge today (it’s huge!) and get an inside look at the prep work for section #2. Special thanks to John Barth and Chris Bettum at Contech Engineered Solutions, in Dayton, Ohio.
Forgotten Creek Drive has formally been approved by the USPS.
Download PDF of The Ridge on Williams Creek USPS Approval with Addresses
Landscaping in 95 degree heat might be a little safer, but isn’t much better.
Next up for clearing is the area next to Williams Creek, which hasn’t been touched in years and must also be cleared by hand, so says IDNR!
Well, it’s a Ridge, on Williams Creek.
Getting introduced to some of the current residents.
A little digging reveals the property’s original owner as Alexander Taggart, who brought the original log cabin (still standing today) to the property around 1903, develops Wonder Bread in 1921, and then builds their family home there in 1939. A guest house, which is also still standing, would follow in the 50’s.
Me: (jokingly) “My builder friend Brad thinks I should develop my own subdivision.”
Paul: (my realtor) “Have you seen the 12 acres for sale on 96th Street?”
Me: “I didn’t think there was any land left in Marion County?”
Paul: “It’s been for sale for years. It’s on Williams Creek.”
Me: “What?”
Paul: “You busy? Lets take a drive over there.”
My wife Jackie: (later that evening) “You want to do what??”
