Current Projects

The project information listed below was updated on September 18, 2020. Schedules are subject to change as conditions warrant. Click on a project name below for more information. If you have specific questions, please email DPW at dpwinfo@northamptonma.gov. For weekly construction updates and other announcements, please visit DPW's News Flash.

• Damon Road
• FEMA Levee Certification
• Interstate 91 - Bridges Over US Route 5, B&M Railroad and Hockanum Road
• Interstate 91 - Exit 19 & Route 9
• King Street Corridor
• North Farms Road & North Maple Street
• North King Street & Hatfield Street
• Pine Street Bridge
• Ryan & West Whately Reservoirs
• Wastewater Treatment Plant

Damon Road

• Roadway & utility improvements
• MassDOT project #608236
• 100% design complete
• Overview of layout & utility upgrades (pdf)
• Overview of conveyances & easements (pdf)
• Project awarded to Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.
• Notice to Proceed anticipated Fall 2020 with construction starting in Spring 2021
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Levee Certification

• Engineering evaluation to establish capital improvement priorities
• Accreditation that the flood control system meets FEMA requirements for flood protection for updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) under development by FEMA
• Project awarded to GZA
• Multi-year project
• Year 1 supported by $315,000 state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant

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Interstate 91 - Bridges Over US Route 5, B&M Railroad and Hockanum Road

• Bridge and roadway improvements at Exit 18
• MassDOT project #606552
• Work includes bridge replacement as noted and roadway & sidewalk improvements at Exit 18 where it meets US Route 5 (Mount Tom Rd)
• Advertised for bids on May 9, 2020
• Bid opening and award anticipated end of 2020
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2

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Interstate 91 - Exit 19 and Route 9 Interchange

• Roadway improvements at Exit 19
• MassDOT project #604597
• Work includes construction of a new roundabout and associated improvements to the I-91 - Exit 19 / MA Route 9 interchange at Bridge Street, Damon Road and the Coolidge Bridge
• Interstate 91 - Exit 19 and Route 9 roadway improvements (pdf)
• Project awarded to Baltazar Contractors, Inc.
• Work is ongoing and is scheduled to be completed Summer 2021
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2

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King Street Corridor

• Roadway, bicycle and pedestrian improvements
• King Street Corridor: Bright Street to Church Street
• MassDOT project #607502
• King Street Corridor, PS&E Submittal (pdf)
• King Street Corridor, Final ROW Plans (pdf)
• Advertising for bids on August 15, 2020
• Bid opening and award anticipated Fall 2020
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2

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North Farms Road & North Maple Street

• Roadway and drainage improvements
• City engineering design and permitting
• Contract awarded to Palmer Paving Corp
• Construction Summer & Fall 2020

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North King Street and Hatfield Street Intersection

• Roadway improvements
• MassDOT project #606555
• Work includes construction of a new roundabout and associated intersection improvements
• North King Street, Hatfield Street and Routes 5/10 roadway improvements (pdf)
• Project awarded to Ludlow Construction Co., Inc.
• Construction start anticipated Fall 2020
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2

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Pine Street Bridge

• Structural repairs
• Project awarded to Kodiak Corporation
• Construction anticipated Fall 2020

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Ryan and West Whately Reservoirs

• Dam rehabilitation & spillway improvements
• Design & permitting awarded to GZA
• Design & permitting supported by $250,000 Mass EEA (Energy & Environmental Affairs) grant

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Wastewater Treatment Plant

• Major electrical & process upgrades
• Design awarded to Woodard & Curran
• Construction awarded to R.H. White
• Supported by Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
• Construction start Fall 2020 with completion anticipated Spring 2022

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