Highway Division Updates
- Last week, the Highway Division:
- Repaired potholes on Bridge Street, Main Street, Nonotuck Street, Prospect Avenue and Turkey Hill Road
- Swept school parking lots
- Prepared outdoor dining locations downtown
- Federal Street is reduced to one lane at the culvert crossing between Milton Street and Vernon Street until further notice
- Lovefield Street remains closed until further notice
- Annual ward street sweeping operations:
- Will begin in the coming weeks
- Wards will be swept in the following order this year: 6, 7, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5
- To report a pothole, please submit a request via the Pothole Repair Form; the largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles; as hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed
- To report an issue with a traffic sign, please submit a request via the Traffic Sign Issue Form
Damon Road Reconstruction
- MassDOT has contracted with Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. to reconstruct Damon Road from the bike path to just beyond the intersection with Bridge Road, King Street and North King Street
- The project will provide intersection and traffic signal improvements, extended sidewalks, a shared use path and other safety improvements
- The project is scheduled to be completed by December 2024
- This week, the Contractor will be:
- Installing curbs and sidewalks from Hampshire Heights to River Run
- Working on driveway aprons from Industrial Drive to Damon Place
- Laying topsoil & seeding from River Run to Norwottuck Rail Trail
- One-way alternating traffic will be maintained at all times with police/flagger details assisting with traffic control
- Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2, project #608236
Dryads Green Extension Drainage & Slope Improvements
- The City has contracted with Geeleher Enterprises Inc. to construct drainage and slope improvements from the end of Dryads Green Extension to the Mill River; work also includes roadway drainage improvements
- The project is substantially complete
- Public Works will be on-site continuing post-construction observations throughout the spring
Green Street - Smith College Geothermal Project
- Smith College is undertaking a campus-wide geothermal energy project
- The project includes the installation of underground distribution piping across several City streets
- Work on Green Street is anticipated to begin the week of May 6th and will last about 3 months
I-91 Bridges over Route 5, the Railroad and Hockanum Road
- MassDOT has contracted with J.F. White, Inc. to construct roadway improvements to I-91 and at Exit 23 (formerly Exit 18)
- The project will replace the I-91 bridges over Route 5, the Railroad and Hockanum Road and construct safety and signal improvements at the exit interchange
- The project is scheduled to be completed in phases by 2025
- I-91 southbound:
- Daytime right lane closure Monday through Friday this week, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for site access
- I-91 northbound:
- No traffic impacts are anticipated this week
- Route 5:
- No traffic impacts are anticipated this week
- Hockanum Road:
- No traffic impacts are anticipated this week
- Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2, project #606552
Leeds Pressure Reducing Valve Installation
- The Water Division transitioned the Leeds water service area (pdf) to a new higher pressure zone on Tuesday, April 16th
- Water pressures are anticipated to permanently increase up to 10 psi
- If you experience any problems with the higher or lower water pressure in your home, please call 413-587-1570
Levee Vegetation Management
- The City has contracted with Cain’s Mechanical LLC for vegetation management at various locations throughout the levee and flood control system on both the Connecticut and Mill Rivers
- Work to mechanically remove unwanted woody growth and fallen trees and localized placement of rip rap for slope stabilization will be undertaken periodically system wide throughout the growing season
- The Contractor will resume work in the coming weeks
Loudville Road
- The City has contracted with Geeleher Enterprises Inc. to install a catch basin and drain pipe on Loudville Road in the vicinity of 81, 83 and 85 Loudville Road to address roadway drainage issues
- Excavation work and drainage installations are complete
- A partial road closure will be needed to install a pavement patch sometime in the coming weeks; a police detail will assist with traffic control
Massasoit Street Sewer Repair
- The City has contracted with Geeleher Enterprises Inc. to repair a sewer main and a sewer service line in the vicinity of 123 Massasoit Street & 274 Prospect Street
- Work is anticipated to begin in the coming weeks
Rocky Hill Road (Route 66)
- The City has contracted with Geeleher Enterprises Inc. to repair a drain pipe near the Hampshire Jail & HOC; work also includes repairs to the east bound lane pavement, curbing and sidewalk
- The Contractor will resume work in coming weeks
- Work requires a lane closure; one lane of traffic will be maintained at all times; a police detail will assist with traffic control
Sewer Lining
- The City has contracted with National Water Main Cleaning Company for in situ lining of the sewer main on Cherry Street, Graves Avenue, Highland Avenue, Linden Street, Maplewood Terrace, Milton Street, Orchard Avenue, Ormond Drive, Union Street and Williams Street
- The project includes cleaning and inspecting sewer lines followed by pipe lining utilizing a technique called ultraviolet-light cured in place pipe (UV-CIPP)
- Brief disruptions to sewer service will occur during the process and notices will be handed out one (1) week in advance with a reminder notice 24 hours before any service impact
- See Notice to Residents (pdf) for more information
- Sewer cleaning and inspecting work is complete
- Liner installation is scheduled to begin in May
Winter Street Reconstruction
- The City has contracted with Caracas Construction Corporation for the full depth reconstruction of Winter Street, including water & sewer mains and service connections and sidewalks
- The project is substantially complete
- Public Works and/or the Contractor will be on-site continuing post-construction inspections throughout the spring
An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.
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