Construction Update: What’s Going on in the Center Business District

The following is construction updates and schedule for ongoing work in the Town’s Center Business District:

Work completed through April 16 at the Center Business District was as follows:

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

Two-Week Anticipated Schedule is as Follows:

• April 19 to April 23, 2021:

*No construction will occur on Monday, April 19th, in observance of Patriots Day holiday.

Scheduled Work:

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

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

Traffic Management:

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.

• Road Closings (Tuesday 4/20 to Friday 4/23; 7 AM to 4 PM):

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

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

• 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.

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

April 26 to April 30, Scheduled Work:

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

Traffic Management (Friday 4/23 and M-F 4/26 to 4/30; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.):

• 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.

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

• 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.