The original item was published from 2/25/2022 11:53:00 AM to 3/5/2022 12:00:03 AM.

News Flash

Public Works

Posted on: February 25, 2022

Last week, the Highway Division:
- Repaired potholes on Cedar Street, Cooke Avenue, Florence Street, Revell Avenue, South Street and Spring Street
- Installed and/or replaced signs on Conz Street, Forbes Avenue, Harrison Avenue, Hatfield Street, Holyoke Street, Kensington Avenue, Maynard Road, View Avenue, Washington Avenue, West Street and Williams Street
- Sanded icy areas throughout the City
- Filled and installed sand barrels located throughout the City
- Prepped for winter storm
Street sweeping - ALL wards were swept in 2021; maintenance sweeping will continue in select locations
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

The following projects will remain active during the winter months.

King Street Corridor Improvements

MassDOT has contracted with Morais Concrete Service, Inc. to construct roadway improvements to King Street between Bright Street and Church Street
The project will provide lane reconfiguration, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, landscaping and drainage improvements and new traffic signals at North & Summer Streets and Finn Street at both King and State Streets
The project is scheduled to be completed in phases by Fall 2022
Verizon may be splicing line transfers on the new utility poles
Lane shifts will be in place and two-way traffic will be maintained with police details
Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2, project #607502

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
Work in the I-91 median is underway to accommodate a temporary bridge that will be utilized to maintain 2-lane traffic in both directions while each set of northbound and southbound bridges are replaced in sequence
The southbound left lane will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for temporary bridge construction (weather permitting)
Utility work and pier construction will occur on Route 5 between Atwood Drive and the I-91 southbound on-ramp; traffic shifts and shoulder closures will be in place as needed, but 2-way traffic will be maintained at all times
Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2, project #606552

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 25 (old Exit 19)

MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 25 (old Exit 19) interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge
Lighting installation is scheduled to occur by May 2022
Alternating lane closures may be in place to facilitate work
Officers will assist with traffic control as needed
Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2, project #604597

Dryads Green Extension

The City has contracted with Geeleher Enterprises, Inc. to perform emergency work to stabilize the slope southwest of Dryads Green Extension in order to protect a nearby sewer system
The Contractor has removed deadwood, installed crushed stone & riprap and made limited drain pipe repairs; the work area has been seeded & mulched and additional sediment controls have been installed
The path from Dryads Green Extension to the Mill River is closed until further notice
The DPW will periodically inspect this area throughout the winter & the spring to confirm site stability

Levee Toe Drain Improvements

The City has contracted with Ludlow Construction Co., Inc. for the installation of manholes along the land side of both the Connecticut and Mill River levee systems
The project involves the installation of 28 new manholes; once manhole installation is complete, the toe drains that run parallel to the earthen dike will be inspected via CCTV
Ludlow has demobilized for the winter and work will resume construction Spring 2022
A subcontractor may be conducting underground pipe televising and cleaning work periodically during the winter months
Pipe cleaning and CCTV inspection will be in progress this week along the Connecticut River levee

Guardrail Improvements

The City has contracted with Premier Fence LLC to install or replace guardrails at multiple locations on Arch Street, Chesterfield Road, Kennedy Road and Sylvester Road
Work is anticipated to start in Spring 2022