New Detour Near Prospect Street Starts Today

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours.

“A” Street: The northern portion of "A" Street from the intersection of Concord Street to Winch Park Road is temporarily closed to through traffic while sewer main construction is in progress.  Construction activities are scheduled between 8 pm. and 5 a.m. daily.   Click Here for Map

Chouteau Avenue/LaSalle Avenue/Lake Road/Lakeview Avenue
Sewer main and water main construction will continue on Chouteau Avenue between LaClede Avenue and Lake Road; while construction is in progress it will be necessary to detour local traffic around the work zone. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Click Here for Map

Eaton Road/Hemenway Road/Colonial Drive - Updated
Construction crews will continue to perform deep gravity sewer main construction on Eaton Road, progressing through the easement in the cul-de-sac to Hemenway Road, crossing Hemenway Road and continuing across Hemenway Road to Colonial Drive with the deep gravity sewer main installation.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed using a one lane alternating traffic management plan; and a potential temporary closure of Hemenway Road at the intersection of Colonial Drive.  Construction activities are scheduled between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Click Here for Map

Mansfield Street/Pond Street/Webster Street/Lawrence Street - Updated - Water main construction will continue on Mansfield Street, Pond Street, Webster Street and Lawrence Street; while construction is in progress it will to detour traffic locally utilizing the side streets daily between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Click Here for Map  

North Concord Street - New
Due to the location of the work zone and the necessity to cross Concord Street at the intersection of “A” Street, with deep gravity sewer main it will be necessary to implement an overnight detour of Concord Street while construction is in progress. In order to maintain public safety, minimize adverse impacts on emergency response time, traffic flows and business in general, construction activities will be performed during the overnight hours between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Click Here for Map
 
Prospect Street/Central Street/Kellogg Street - Updated
Beginning Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 Prospect St. will be temporarily detoured to thru traffic between Central St. and Kellogg St. while roadway construction is in progress. For those wishing to travel south on Prospect St. from Central St., follow the detour from Central St. to Kellogg St., from Kellogg St. back on to Prospect St.; north bound traffic on Prospect St will be detoured at Kellogg St.  Access will be provided to School Buses and emergency vehicles.  Construction activities will take place daily between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Click Here for Map

Waverly Street/Concord Street/Hollis Street
Water main and sewer main construction will continue on Waverly Street at the intersection of Concord Street and Hollis Street.  While construction is in progress traffic will be reduced to a single lane of travel through the work zone and it may be necessary to implement a detour around the work zone.  In order to maintain public safety, minimize adverse impacts on emergency response time, traffic flows and business in general, construction activities will be performed during the overnight hours between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.  Click Here for Map

Department of Public Works Highway Division Projects

Arsenal Road Roadway Restoration - New
The Department of Public Works Highway Division will begin roadway reconstruction activities on Arsenal Road.  While construction activities are in progress, traffic will be detoured locally. All construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Expect delays while traveling in this area.  If you have any questions or concerns about the work being performed on Arsenal Road, please feel free to contact the Department of Public Work’s Highway Division at (508) 532-6030.

Winthrop Street/Wood Avenue Roadway Restoration
The Department of Public Works Highway Division will continue roadway reconstruction activities on Winthrop Street and Wood Avenue.  While construction activities are in progress, traffic will be detoured locally. All construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Expect delays while traveling in this area.  If you have any questions or concerns about the work being performed on Winthrop Street or Wood Avenue, please feel free to contact the Department of Public Work’s Highway Division at (508) 532-6030.

Sidewalk Restoration – South Concord Street
The Department of Public Works Highway Division will continue to perform sidewalk restoration on the east side of Concord Street between Lincoln Street and Hartford Street.  While construction activities are in progress, there is a potential for lane shifts.  Please use caution when travelling in the area.  Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  If you have any questions or concerns about the work being performed on Pleasant Street, please feel free to contact the Department of Public Work’s Highway Division at (508) 532-6030.

Department of Public Works Wastewater Division Projects

Waushakum Street Sewer Main Replacement
Construction crews will continue sewer main installation activities on Waushakum Street.  While construction activities are in progress, Waushakum Street will be detoured to through traffic utilizing Arlington Street, Eames Street and Alexander Street.  If you have any questions or concerns about the work being performed on Waushakum Street, please feel free to contact the Department of Public Work’s Wastewater Division at (508) 532-6060.