Construction Look Ahead

Center Business District Project update news

The following is a summary of the work completed in the last week for the Center Business District project and the work P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. (contractor) has scheduled for the next two weeks. Please note, the anticipated schedule may vary due to unforeseen site conditions, weather conditions, or other factors out of the contractor’s control.

Construction Updates and Schedule:

Work completed to April 2.

1. Construction of storm drain improvements on Jefferson Street, between French Square and Putnam Street, and at the intersection of Putnam Street and Jefferson Street.

Two-week Anticipated Schedule to April 16

Now Through April 9, 2021:

a. Scheduled Work:

i. Construction of storm drain improvements on Jefferson Street, between French Square and Fremont Street, and at the intersection of Putnam Street and Jefferson Street.

ii. Construction of sewer improvements on Jefferson Street, between Putnam Street and Fremont Street.

Traffic Management:

i. The CBD can be accessed from Woodside Avenue and Somerset Avenue during construction hours (7 AM to 4 PM). Hagman Road and Bartlett Road will be open during construction hours (7 AM to 4 PM) to exit the CBD.

ii. Road Closings (M-F; 7 AM to 4 PM):

1. Putnam Street will be closed to through traffic. Access will be permitted to local residents and businesses between Buchanan Street and Jefferson Street.

2. Jefferson Street will be closed at Fremont Street. Access will be permitted to local residents and businesses.

3. Putnam Street will be closed at the Citizens Bank.  Access to Michael’s Mall and Citizens Bank will remain open. Access to businesses will be maintained.

4. Jefferson Street will be closed at French Square. Access to businesses will be maintained.

April 12 to April 16, 2021

Scheduled Work:

i. Construction of storm drain improvements on Somerset Avenue, between Cottage Park Road and Pleasant Street.

Traffic Management for Somerset Avenue work:

i. The CBD can be accessed from Woodside Avenue and Jefferson Street during construction hours (7 AM to 4 PM). Hagman Road and Bartlett Road will be open during construction hours (7 AM to 4 PM) to exit the CBD.

ii.      Somerset Avenue will be closed at Pleasant Street. Access will be permitted to local residents and businesses.

iii.      Intersection of Cottage Park Road and Somerset Avenue will be closed. Access to the CBD from Pleasant Street will be from Woodside Avenue. The CBD can be accessed from Woodside Avenue and Somerset Avenue during construction hours (7 AM to 4 PM). Hagman Road and Bartlett Road will be open during construction hours (7 AM to 4 PM) to exit the CBD.