Thursday, May 30, 2019

Construction for the week of June 3, 2019 Weather Permitting

Construction planned for the week of June 3, 2019 Weather Permitting

  • Last week, Public Works repaired potholes on Park Hill Road, Spring Street, North Farms Road, Middle Street, West Center Street, Garfield Avenue, Verona Street, Coles Meadow Road, Damon Road, and Leeds Bridge near the Country Club.
  • To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles. As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
  • Sidewalk repair was done on State Street.

Burts Pit Road Paving Project

  • Palmer Paving is continuing work on the paving project for Burts Pit Road from Clement Street to Forest Glen Road. 
  • The first course of pavement started on May 30 and will continue into the week of June 3. 
  • Structure adjustment and the final pavement course will follow. 
  • The Clement Street Bridge will remain open throughout construction. Through traffic may be limited to one lane during certain phases of the project; expect delays.  

Damon Road, Bridge Street, Exit 19

  • MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June, 2021.
  • Preliminary work includes construction signage installation, survey and work on the northbound I-91 off ramp and utility relocations.
  • Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

Chesterfield Road at Kennedy Road - Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam

  • SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC has removed the dam and completed the in-water work. Initial restoration of the staging area is complete and final restoration of the staging area and access roads is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 3rd and be complete by the end of the month. 
  • The project has removed the Upper Roberts Reservoir Dam and restored the Roberts Meadow Brook stream channel to its natural course.

Chesterfield Road, Spring Street, Main Street (Leeds), and Cross Street Paving Project

  • The City has decided to award a contract to Palmer Paving for paving and roadway improvements on Chesterfield Road (Westhampton Town Line to Kennedy Road), Spring Street (Dimock Street to Col. Lavalley Lane; Meadow Street to Pine Street), Main Street - Leeds (Spring Street to 535 feet northerly at the Mill River bridge), and Cross Street (Florence Road to Bliss Street). The scope of this project includes pavement reclamation, cold in-place recycling, line painting, and drainage improvements.  Work is anticipated to begin this summer.
  • Project utility markings have begun and will continue next week. Sign installation is expected to begin.

Bridge Road and Glendale Road Paving Project

  • The City has contracted with Warner Bros for paving on Bridge Road from 100 feet west of Juniper Street to Hatfield Street and Glendale Road from 230 feet south of Westhampton Road to the Easthampton Town line. The overall schedule is May 13 to August 21. Emergency vehicle access and one-way traffic will be maintained. There will be traffic delays. Please seek alternate routes if possible.
  • On Bridge Road, pavement milling is scheduled for Monday (6/3) to Thursday (6/6).
  • On Glendale Road, the Contractor will be excavating and grading the roadway. 

Flood Control System Maintenance Project
  • The City has contracted with Northern Tree Service to perform vegetation removal and maintenance work on portions of the flood control system.
  • Work will be conducted this week on the earthen levees adjacent to Pleasant Street and the Hockanum Road Pumping Station.



Friday, May 24, 2019

Construction planned for the week of May 27, 2019

Construction planned for the week of May 27, 2019 Weather Permitting

  • Last week, Public Works repaired potholes on Texas Road, Venture's Field, State Street, Bright Street, Manhan Street, Conz Street, Cross Path Road, Fair Street, and Coles Meadow Road.
  • To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles. As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
  • Overlay work was done on Island Road and Round Hill Road.   

Burts Pit Road Paving Project

  • Palmer Paving is continuing work on the paving project for Burts Pit Road from Clement Street to Forest Glen Road. 
  • Pavement reclamation is underway and is anticipated to end on May 29, with the first course of pavement to be placed starting as early as May 30 and continuing into the week of June 3. 
  • The Clement Street Bridge will remain open throughout construction. Through traffic may be limited to one lane during certain phases of the project; expect delays.  

Damon Road, Bridge Street, Exit 19

  • MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June, 2021.
  • Preliminary work includes construction signage installation, survey and work on the northbound I-91 off ramp and utility relocation.
  • Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

Chesterfield Road at Kennedy Road - Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam

  • SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC has removed the dam and completed the in-water work. Initial restoration of the staging area is complete and final restoration of the staging area and access roads is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 3rd and be complete by the end of June. 
  • The project has removed the Upper Roberts Reservoir Dam and restored the Roberts Meadow Brook stream channel to its natural course.

Chesterfield Road, Spring Street, Main Street (Leeds), and Cross Street Paving Project

  • The City has awarded a contract to Palmer Paving for paving and roadway improvements on Chesterfield Road (Westhampton Town Line to Kennedy Road), Spring Street (Dimock Street to Col. Lavalley Lane; Meadow Street to Pine Street), Main Street - Leeds (Spring Street to 535 feet northerly at the Mill River bridge), and Cross Street (Florence Road to Bliss Street). The scope of this project includes pavement reclamation, cold in-place recycling, line painting, and drainage improvements.  Work is anticipated to begin this summer.

Bridge Road and Glendale Road Paving Project

  • The City has contracted with Warner Bros for paving on Bridge Road from 100 feet west of Juniper Street to Hatfield Street and Glendale Road from 230 feet south of Westhampton Road to the Easthampton Town line. The overall schedule is May 13 to August 21. Emergency vehicle access and one-way traffic will be maintained. There will be traffic delays. Please seek alternate routes if possible.
  • Pavement reclamation on Glendale Road is scheduled for Friday, 5/31. 

Flood Control System Maintenance Project

  • The City has contracted with Northern Tree Service to perform vegetation removal and maintenance work on portions of the flood control system.
  • Work will be conducted this week on the earthen levees adjacent to Pleasant Street and the Hockanum Road Pumping Station.


Thursday, May 16, 2019

Construction work for the week of May 20, 2019, Weather Permitting

Construction planned for the week of May 20, 2019 Weather Permitting

  • Last week, Public Works repaired potholes on Bridge Road, Damon Road, Pine Street, Jackson Street, Island Road, Glendale Road, Dunphy Drive, Michelman Avenue, Norwood Avenue, King Street, and Bridge Street.  
  • To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles. As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
  • Overlay work was done on Island Road, Ventures Field Road, and South Main Street.   

Burts Pit Road Paving Project

  • Palmer Paving is continuing work on the paving project for Burts Pit Road from Clement Street to Forest Glen Road. 
  • Drainage improvements are complete between Clement Street and Florence Road. 
  • Subdrain will be installed along the roadway shoulders, which involves roadway trenching, to be completed Monday, May 20. 
  • Pavement reclamation is anticipated to begin on May 22, with paving starting as early as May 29 and continuing into the week of June 3. 
  • The Clement Street Bridge will remain open throughout construction. Through traffic may be limited to one lane during certain phases of the project; expect delays.  

Damon Road, Bridge Street, Exit 19

  • MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June, 2021.
  • Preliminary work includes construction signage installation, survey and work on the northbound I-91 off ramp.
  • Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

Chesterfield Road at Kennedy Road - Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam

  • SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC has removed the dam and completed the in-water work. Initial restoration of the staging area is complete and final restoration of the staging area and access roads is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 28th and be complete by the end of June. 
  • The project has removed the Upper Roberts Reservoir Dam and restored the Roberts Meadow Brook stream channel to its natural course.


Chesterfield Road, Spring Street, Main Street (Leeds), and Cross Street Paving Project

  • The City has decided to award a contract to Palmer Paving for paving and roadway improvements on Chesterfield Road (Westhampton Town Line to Kennedy Road), Spring Street (Dimock Street to Col. Lavalley Lane; Meadow Street to Pine Street), Main Street - Leeds (Spring Street to 535 feet northerly at the Mill River bridge), and Cross Street (Florence Road to Bliss Street). The scope of this project includes pavement reclamation, cold in-place recycling, line painting, and drainage improvements.  Work is anticipated to begin this summer.

Bridge Road and Glendale Road Paving Project

  • The City has contracted with Warner Bros for paving on Bridge Road from 100 feet west of Juniper Street to Hatfield Street and Glendale Road from 230 feet south of Westhampton Road to the Easthampton Town line. The overall schedule is May 13 to August 21. Emergency vehicle access and one-way traffic will be maintained. There will be traffic delays. Please seek alternate routes if possible.
  • The Contractor will be doing structure work on Glendale Road this week

Flood Control System Maintenance Project

  • The City has contracted with Northern Tree Service to perform vegetation removal and maintenance work on portions of the flood control system.
  • Work on the bridge on South Street near Earle Street that crosses the Mill River diversion channel includes flood control structures is complete. The area was seeded. 
  • Work will be conducted this week on the earthen levees adjacent to Pleasant Street and the Hockanum Road Pumping Station.

North Maple Street Drain Manhole 

  • Geeleher Enterprises will be mobilizing and beginning construction of a new drain manhole on North Maple Street near Bridge Road.
  • Construction work should begin on Monday, May 20, 2019.
  • The work should be mostly completed within 2 days, and final patching will occur later.


Friday, May 10, 2019

Construction planned for the week of May 13, 2019 Weather Permitting

Construction planned for the week of May 13, 2019 Weather Permitting
  • Last week, Public Works repaired potholes on Round Hill Road, Hatfield Street, and Glendale Road.  Repairs to catch basins and manholes have been done on Phillips Place, Prospect St, Redford Drive, Summerfield Street, Drewson Drive, Cross Street, O'Donnell Drive, Stilson Avenue, Sheffield Lane, Bottums Road, and Gleason Road.     
  • To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles. As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
  • Curb repair was done on Keyes Street and High Street.
  • Curb damage pick-up has been done on South Street, Autum Drive, Florence Road, Crestview, High Meadow Road, Sandy Hill Road, Indian Hill Road, Florence Road, Tara Circle, Burts Pit Road Ext., Westwood Terrace, Drewson Drive, O'Donnell Drive, Cahillane Terrace, and Acrebrook Drive.  

Burts Pit Road Paving Project
  • Palmer Paving is continuing work on the paving project for Burts Pit Road from Clement Street to Forest Glen Road. 
  • Drainage improvements are complete between Clement Street and Florence Road. 
  • Subdrain will be installed along the roadway shoulders, which involves roadway trenching, starting on May 13. 
  • Pavement reclamation is anticipated to begin on May 20, with paving starting as early as May 23 and continuing into the week of May 27. 
  • The Clement Street Bridge will remain open throughout construction. Through traffic may be limited to one lane during certain phases of the project; expect delays. 

Damon Road, Bridge Street, Exit 19
  • MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June, 2021.
  • Preliminary work includes construction signage installation, survey and work on the northbound I-91 off ramp.
  • Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

Chesterfield Road at Kennedy Road - Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam
  • SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC has removed the dam and completed the in-water work. Initial restoration of the staging area is complete and final restoration of the staging area and access roads is anticipated to begin in mid-May and be complete by the end of June. 
  • The project has removed the Upper Roberts Reservoir Dam and restored the Roberts Meadow Brook stream channel to its natural course.

Bridge Road and Glendale Road Paving Project
  • The City has contracted with Warner Bros for paving on Bridge Road from 100 feet west of Juniper Street to Hatfield Street and Glendale Road from 230 feet south of Westhampton Road to the Easthampton Town line. The overall schedule is May 13 to August 21. Emergency vehicle access and one-way traffic will be maintained. There will be traffic delays. Please seek alternate routes if possible.
  • The Contractor will begin the project by installing construction warning signs and tree protection.

Flood Control System Maintenance Project
  • The City has contracted with Northern Tree Service to perform vegetation removal and maintenance work on portions of the flood control system.
  • Work on the bridge on South Street near Earle Street that crosses the Mill River diversion channel includes flood control structures is complete. The area was seeded. 
  • Work will be conducted this week on the earthen levees adjacent to Pleasant Street and the Hockanum Road Pumping Station.

North Maple Street Drain Manhole
  • Geeleher Enterprises will be mobilizing and beginning construction of a new drain manhole on North Maple Sreet near Bridge Road. Construction work will begin on Wednesday, May 15 or Thursday, May 16, 2019. The work should be mostly completed within 2 days, and final patching will occur later.

Park Hill Road
  • The Park Hill Road stream crossing has been installed and the roadway opened to traffic.  There is no longer a detour in place. 
  • Site restoration of wetland areas and roadside drain will continue this week.
  • Paving will occur after other site restoration is complete.


Friday, May 3, 2019

Construction planned for the week of May 5, 2019 Weather Permitting

Highway Division Update
  • Last week, Public Works repaired potholes on High Street, State Street, King Street, Damon Road, Williams Street, and Holyoke Street.  
  • To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles. As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
  • Curb repair was done on Keyes Street and High Street.  
  • Street sweeping has been done on Clement Street, Bridge Street and Round Hill Road.  
  • Collection of Sand and Barrels has begun.
Burts Pit Road Paving Project
  • Palmer Paving is continuing work on the paving project for Burts Pit Road from Clement Street to Forest Glen Road. 
  • Drainage improvements are complete between Clement Street and Florence Road. 
  • Limited work is occurring associated with the project for the week of May 6. 
  • Subdrain will be installed along the roadway shoulders, which involves roadway trenching, starting on May 13. 
  • Pavement reclamation is anticipated to begin on May 20, with pavement to be laid starting as early as May 23 and continuing into the week of May 27. 
  • The Clement Street Bridge will remain open throughout construction. Through traffic may be limited to one lane during certain phases of the project; expect delays. 
Damon Road, Bridge Street, Exit 19
  • MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June, 2021.
  • Preliminary work, which is anticipated to begin soon, includes construction signage installation and survey.
  • Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.
Bridge Road at Cooke Avenue
  • The City has contracted with Dagle Electric Corporation to upgrade the traffic signal and controls at the intersection of Bridge Road, Cooke Avenue and Jackson Street.
  • The new signal is operating, and Dagle will be completing site restoration and timing adjustments within the next few weeks.
Chesterfield Road at Kennedy Road - Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam
  • SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC has removed the dam and completed the in-water work. Initial restoration of the staging area is complete and final restoration of the staging area and access roads is anticipated to begin in mid-May and be complete by the end of June. 
  • The project has removed the Upper Roberts Reservoir Dam and restored the Roberts Meadow Brook stream channel to its natural course.
Main Street
  • Innovative Data, on behalf of Toole Design, which is under contract with the City for the redesign of Main Street, will be installing traffic counters and collecting turning movement counts along Main Street over the next few weeks.
Flood Control System Maintenance Project
  • The City has contracted with Northern Tree Service to perform vegetation removal and maintenance work on portions of the flood control system.
  • Work on the bridge on South Street near Earle Street that crosses the Mill River diversion channel includes flood control structures is complete. The area was seeded last week. 
  • Work will be conducted this week on the earthen levees adjacent to Pleasant Street and the Hockanum Road Pumping Station
Park Hill Road 
  • The Park Hill Road stream crossing has been installed and the roadway opened to traffic.  There is no longer a detour in place. 
  • Site restoration of wetland areas and roadside drain will continue this week.
  • Paving will occur after other site restoration is complete.