Published in the September 14, 2017 edition.
WAKEFIELD — The Department of Public Works has announced the following roadway improvements which will begin the week of Sept. 17. The goal is complete all phases of the projects by November 15 or sooner, weather permitting. During some of the work phases, updates will provide additional details and schedules. Questions should be directed to Don Schneider, Highway Supervisor at 781-246-6314 or Eric Sherman at 781-246-6308, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Please note there will be a five year moratorium on non-emergency roadway excavations once the work is completed.
Water Street (Farm Street to Butler Avenue) – beginning Sept. 17
• Phase 1 – Sunday evening Sept. 17 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and, if necessary, Monday evening, Sept. 18 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. – milling of the existing roadway surface.
• Phase 2 – Adjusting and repair of roadway structures – date to be determined.
• Phase 3 – Roadway paving – date to be determined
• Phase 4 – Where necessary, traffic markings, curbing repair, sidewalk repair, and driveway aprons – date to be determined.
NOTES: (1) during certain phases of the work, no parking will be allowed along the road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (2) all work is weather permitting. In the case of rain, the schedule will be moved up one day or until the weather clears.
Albion Street (Byron Street to Broadway) – beginning Sept. 18
• Phase 1 – Monday evening Sept. 18 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and, if necessary, Tuesday morning, Sept. 19 6 a.m. to 12 noon – milling of the existing roadway surface.
• Phase 2 – Adjusting and repair of roadway structures – date to be determined.
• Phase 3 – Roadway paving – date to be determined
• Phase 4 – Where necessary, traffic markings, curbing repair, sidewalk repair, and driveway aprons
NOTES: (1) during certain phases of the work, no parking will be allowed along the road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (2) all work is weather permitting. In the case of rain, the schedule will be moved up one day or until the weather clears.
Brook Street (Hopkins to end of cul-de-sac) – beginning Sept. 19
• Phase 1 – Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. – milling of the existing roadway surface.
• Phase 2 – Adjusting and repair of roadway structures – date to be determined.
• Phase 3 – Roadway paving – date to be determined
• Phase 4 – Where necessary, traffic markings, curbing repair, sidewalk repair, and driveway aprons
NOTES: (1) during certain phases of the work, no parking will be allowed along the road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (2) all work is weather permitting. In the case of rain, the schedule will be moved up one day or until the weather clears.
The DPW appreciates your cooperation and apologizes for any inconvenience the work may cause, noting the improvements will be beneficial to the areas being improved.
