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Weekly Construction Updates

• Interactive Construction Updates Map - managed by the Mayor's Office

Highway Division Updates

• Last week, the Highway Division:
  • Repaired potholes on Chestnut Street, Elm Street, Florence Street, Fruit Street, Grandview Street, Hatfield Street and West Street
  • Installed, removed, repaired and/or replaced signs on Bridge Road, Country Way, Damon Road, Finn Street, Glenwood Avenue, Lake Street, Main Street, Meadow Street, Michelman Avenue, North Maple Street, Reservoir Road, Ryan Road, State Street and Wilder Place
  • Reopened sidewalk in front of 56-58 Main Street
• Annual ward street sweeping will resume Spring 2026
• Federal Street remains reduced to one lane at the culvert crossing between Milton Street and Vernon Street until further notice
• Lovefield Street remains closed until further notice
• Old Wilson Road remains closed until further notice
• Old Springfield Road bridge is seasonally closed until Spring 2026
• 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

Easthampton Road and South Street (Route 10) Pedestrian Improvements

• MassDOT has contracted with Warner Bros., LLC to reconstruct and extend existing sidewalks and install crosswalk signals on Easthampton Road and South Street (Route 10) at Earle Street
• Lane shifts will be required for any curbing and sidewalk work; alternating one-way traffic will be required for any paving and line stripping operations; a police detail will assist with traffic management
• A subcontractor may continue with crosswalk signal and conduit installation this week
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2, project #612638

Eversource Gas Improvements

• Eversource Gas is undertaking several gas main replacement projects across the City:
  • Hillside Road Project includes portions of Bancroft Street, Crescent Street, Hillside Road and Langworthy Road
  • Sheffield Lane Project includes portions of Hillcrest Drive, Sheffield Lane and Stilson Avenue
  • Summer Street Project includes portions of Aldrich Street, Myrtle Street, State Street and Summer Street
  • Washington Avenue Project includes portions of Dryads Green, Harrison Avenue, Kensington Avenue and Washington Avenue
• Contract awarded to J. S. Rae
• Construction ongoing Winter 2026

North Elm Street (Northampton High School) Corridor Improvements

• The City has contracted with Gomes Construction Company to install bicycle and pedestrian improvements on North Elm Street (Route 9) in the vicinity of Northampton High School
• Work includes the installation of traffic signal controls at the Elm Street-North Elm Street and North Elm Street-Woodlawn Avenue intersections, signalized pedestrian crossings, compliant pedestrian curb ramps and buffered bicycle lanes on North Elm Street between Woodlawn Avenue and Elm Street
• The Contractor is expected to mobilize in late April

Rail Trail Bridge Deck Replacements

• The City has contracted with E.T.& L. Corp. to replace bridge timber decking on Mass Central Rail Trail and Manhan Rail Trail bridges located at Easthampton Road, Look Park, Main Street and North Street
• The bridges will be closed to pedestrian and bicycle users during deck removal and replacement; temporary detour (pdf) signage will be in place to direct trail users around the closed bridges
• The project will be completed by June 30, 2026
• The Contractor will begin removing decking and replacing approach railings on Main Street & North Street bridges this week

Sewer Lining

• The City has contracted with Insituform Technologies, LLC for in situ lining of sewer mains on Amber Lane, Crescent Street, Franklin Street, North King Street, Prospect Street, Summer Street and on limited portions of Cloverdale Street and Mountain Street
• The project includes cleaning and inspecting sewer lines followed by pipe lining utilizing a technique called cured-in-place pipe (CIPP)
• Installation will run Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted below
• 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
• See NASSCO CIPP Flyer (pdf) to learn more about the CIPP process
• The Contractor will mobilize in the coming weeks

Sidewalk Reconstruction

• The City has contracted with Gomes Construction Company to reconstruct one (1) mile of sidewalks on Bedford Terrace, Florence Road, North Elm Street, and State Street
• Notice to Residents - Concrete Sidewalks and Salt (pdf)
• The Contractor will remobilize in the coming weeks

Tree Protection Zones

• The fencing that has been erected in areas of the City around trees is to protect them during the different phases of utility upgrades and other construction excavations that are within fifty (50) feet of a public shade tree. This protection policy (pdf) is a requirement under the City’s trench permit policy (pdf) and ensures that public shade trees are kept free and clear from trunk and root damage.
• Excavation contractors have a phased approach to utility upgrades where they replace the main lines first over multiple streets then return at a later date to install new services to homes and businesses. Once they complete these phases they will remove the tree protection and may erect them at another location where work has yet to begin. Their schedule, while followed closely by the DPW permit system, is largely based on their operational capacity and contractor availability.

Water Storage Tank Demolition

• The City has contracted with S&R Corporation to demolish out-of-service water storage tanks on Reservoir Road and Turkey Hill Road
• Work will include demolishing & removing tanks, capping utility connections and site restoration
• Demolition work is complete
• The Contractor will continue capping utility connections and site restoration at Turkey Hill Road Tank this week

Projects to Resume Spring 2026

• Dam and Flood Control System Vegetation Management
• Pavement Resurfacing 2025
• Riverside Drive Sewer Repair and Bank Stabilization
• Rocky Hill Greenway Multi-Use Path
• Terrace Lane Reconstruction

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