Town Releases Notice on Construction

Town officials have released the following construciton schedule for the Center Business District.

June 8 to June 11, 2020:

Complete construction of the new sewer main on Somerset Ave., between Woodside Ave. and Cottage Park Rd. Construction will occur between 8 PM and 6 AM, Monday night through Thursday night. See the notice regarding night work for additional information.

Begin construction of permanent sewer service connections to residences/businesses on Woodside Ave. Construction will occur on Woodside Ave between Pauline St. and Somerset Ave. Work is planned to be done at night to reduce the impacts to traffic. See the notice regarding night work for additional information.

Install temporary trench pavement for trenches excavated on Woodside Ave. and Somerset Ave.

June 15 to June 18, 2020:

Continue construction of the new sewer main on Somerset Ave. to Cottage Park Rd.

Continue constructing the new sewer main on Woodside Ave. between Somerset Ave. and Bartlett Rd. Construction will occur 8 PM through 6 AM, Monday through Thursday night.

Continue construction of permanent sewer service connections to residences/businesses on Woodside Ave. Construction will occur on Woodside Ave between Pauline St. and Somerset Ave. Work is planned to be done at night to reduce the impacts to traffic.

Install temporary trench pavement for trenches excavated on Woodside Ave. and Somerset Ave.

Night Work:  Construction of the new sewer mains and sewer services on Woodside Ave between Somerset Ave and Bartlett Rd. and on Somerset Ave. between Woodside Ave. and Cottage Park Rd. will be performed from 8 PM and 6 AM, Monday night through Thursday night. No construction is planned for Friday night, Saturday night or Sunday night. Traffic can access French Sq. from Pleasant St. via Woodside Ave. and from Putnam St. via Jefferson St. during these construction hours.  Temporary parking restrictions will be posted, traffic will be detoured around the work zone and residents can use the temporary parking lot at French Sq. for overnight parking during this period. Sewer main construction in this area is now scheduled to be completed by 6 a.m. Friday, June 26.

Residents and businesses with temporary water service connections (blue hoses) are requested not to move these hoses or shut off the outside faucet the hoses are connected to.  The hoses provide your property with water service during construction. If the outside faucet is closed, it will interrupt your water service.  If the hose is moved it can create a trip hazard where the temporary water service crosses the sidewalk.  Please do not move these hoses to perform yard work. If you have landscaping services at your property, please inform your landscaper not to move these hoses or shut off the outside faucet.  Running over these hoses with a lawn mower cut the hoses and interrupt water service until the hose can be replaced.  If you see a trip hazard, please contact Frank Fruci (P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.) at (617) 592-3784 immediately to report the hazard.

Occasionally, residents and businesses may experience discolored tap water because of construction activities. Construction may disrupt sediment in water pipes and cause it to become suspended in the water.  Discolored water is not a health threat and is the result of low levels of naturally occurring iron in water. If you are experiencing water discoloration, flush your water from a faucet that does not have a screen (like the bathtub or outside spigot) until you get clear water.  If your water is still discolored after several minutes of flushing, you may need to wait a few hours for the sediment to settle and the water in the main to clear.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can I find information regarding construction?

–Information is available through the Town website at www.town.winthrop.ma.us.  Click on Project/Plans and follow link to Center Business District Infrastructure Improvements Project Updates.  You can also contact the Woodard & Curran or the DPW at the numbers provided herein.

Who should I contact if there is a problem with my water service or sewer service?

–During construction hours, you should contact either the Woodard & Curran or DPW at contact numbers provided herein.  After construction hours, please contact the Police Department at 617-846-1212.  Emergency Contact information will also be provided on the website.

Can I access my house by car during construction?

–In general yes.  However there will be times during construction, when work is being performed at or near your house that vehicle access will not be possible.  During thisetime you can park a vehicle in one of the public lots.

If there is an emergency, how will emergency vehicles access areas where there is construction activity?

–While road closures are necessary for public safety and the safety of the workers, provision have been made to ensure no disruption of service by emergency vehicles.

How will traffic be effected by construction?

–There will be disruption to the normal flow of traffic in the area of construction.  Efforts have been made to minimize this disruption. For the safety of the public and the workers, there will be temporary road closures.  Detour signs will be posted, detail officers will be on site and the project website will be updated periodically regarding road closings and detour routes.

What can I do to help?

–Your patience with the inconveniences associated with construction is greatly appreciated.  If possible, we ask you consider minimizing the number of times you access your home by vehicle and if possible, schedule errands after construction hours.

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