Bridge Road Paving Scheduled for August 8 & 9

• Bridge Road paving will take place between Juniper Street and Hatfield Street on Thursday, August 8, 2019 and Friday, August 9, 2019 from 6 AM to 6 PM.
• One lane will be paved each day.
• Traffic will be allowed to travel only in the eastbound direction.  Westbound traffic will be detoured at Hatfield Street to Route 9. Please see the Detour Map (pdf) for more details.
• Heavy delays are expected and commuters are encouraged to seek alternate routes.  The longest delays will occur as the paving operation passes any entrance (driveway or street intersection) onto Bridge Road.  It may take an hour for the pavement to set.
• Access will be provided for emergency vehicles.  Detours will be in place and police officers will be on duty to direct traffic.  
• In the event of rain or other delay, paving on Bridge Road may be continued to Monday, August 12, 2019.
• All residents and business owners on Bridge Road between the roundabout and Hatfield Street have received a Paving Notice (pdf).

Construction for the week of July 28

Highway Division Update

• Last week, Public Works repaired potholes on Riverside Drive and Westwood Terrace.
• 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.
• Street sweeping is in progress in Ward 1.

An overview of all current projects can be found by going to Current Projects.

Burts Pit Road Paving Project

• Final pavement course has been completed. 
• Top course on driveway aprons is scheduled for the week of August 29.
• Pavement markings (i.e. line striping) will be completed in 2-3 weeks to allow time for the pavement to cure. 

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

• Main Street - Leeds, Spring Street, and Cross Street: Road reclamation is expected to begin on Wednesday (July 31st). It is to continue Thursday and Friday (August 1st and 2nd) and also the following Monday (August 5th). During this time period, work is anticipated to begin on Main Street - Leeds moving south onto and through Spring Street, then will move to Cross Street.
• There will be delays in traffic and alternate routes are suggested, when possible.

Bridge Road and Glendale Road Paving Project

• On Bridge Road, the Contractor will be patching the pavement. 
• On Glendale Road, the Contractor will continue installing drainage improvements.

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.
• Minor work to complete the project will be ongoing throughout the month of July.

Roberts Meadow Watershed

• The City contracted with Goodnow Trucking of Winchester, NH for logging two white pine stands in Roberts Meadow. This project began in 2018 but was paused due to unfavorable ground conditions. Work will continue through early August.

Damon Road, Bridge Street, Exit 19

• Preliminary work includes construction signage installation, survey, work on the northbound I-91 off ramp and utility relocations.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

Baker Hill Road

• The Department of Public Works will be reconstructing a portion of Baker Hill Road, in the vicinity of #36-65. This work includes excavation and pavement.
• Expect minor delays during this construction.

Clement Street Bridge

• Beginning Monday, July 22, the Clement Street Bridge will be CLOSED for approximately six weeks and detours will be in place.

Pavement Markings

• The City has contracted with Hi-Way Safety Systems to repaint pavement markings across the City. This includes double yellow center lines, white edge lines, speed hump markings, arrows, railroad markings, and crosswalks.

Burts Pit Road Paving

Burts Pit Road paving will begin Wednesday, July 24 at 7 AM, in the eastbound lane from Forest Glen Drive to Clement Street.  On Thursday, July 25 at 8 AM, paving will be conducted in the westbound lane from Clement Street to Forest Glen Drive. Clement Street will be inaccessible on July 25 between the hours of 8 AM and 10 AM to protect the integrity of the new pavement.  Emergency access will be maintained.  For all other Burts Pit Road residents, to avoid damaging the new asphalt, please wait for instructions from crews on duty for access. 

Detours around the work area will be in place where possible.  Expect heavy delays.

Construction work for the week of July 22 Weather Permitting

Highway Division Update

• Last week, Public Works repaired potholes on Nonotuck Street, Industrial Drive, Atwood Drive, Prospect Street, Elm Street, Butler Place, Hawley Street, Riverside Drive, and Old Springfield 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.
• Street sweeping is in progress in Ward 1.

Burts Pit Road Paving Project

• The City has contracted with Palmer Paving for paving and roadway improvements on Burts Pit Road (Clement Street to Forest Glen Road). 
• Final pavement course is scheduled for July 24, 25 and 26, subject to weather conditions. Access to driveways may be limited for a period of up to one hour following the placement of pavement. Coordination for access can be made with police details, DPW staff, and/or construction crews on-site.
• Traffic will be limited to one lane during paving.

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

• The City has contracted with 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. 
• On Cross Street, drainage installation is ongoing and is to continue through the week.
• On Spring Street, structures are to be lowered throughout the week.
• Mobilization and drainage install is anticipated to begin toward end of the week for Chesterfield Road.

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, the Contractor will install asphalt curb and scored concrete islands.
• On Glendale Road, the Contractor will install drainage improvements.

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.
• Minor work to complete the project will be ongoing throughout the month of July.

Roberts Meadow Watershed

• The City contracted with Goodnow Trucking of Winchester, NH for the sale of timber in two white pine stands in Roberts Meadow. This logging operation began in 2018, but was paused due to ground conditions. This project continue through early August.

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, work on the northbound I-91 off ramp and utility relocations.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

Baker Hill Road

• The Department of Public Works will be reconstructing a portion of Baker Hill Road this week, in the vicinity of #36-65. This work includes excavation and pavement.
• Expect minor delays during this construction.

Clement Street Bridge

• The City has contracted with NEL Corp to remove and replace the Clement Street bridge deck protective surfacing and repave 30 feet at the deck approaches.
• Beginning Monday, July 22, the Clement Street Bridge will be CLOSED for approximately six weeks and detours will be in place.

Pavement Markings 

• The City has contracted with Hi-Way Safety Systems to repaint pavement markings across the City. This includes double yellow center lines, white edge lines, speed hump markings, arrows, railroad markings, and crosswalks.

Water Main Break on Bridge Road, Service Interrupted and Road Closed

There is a water main break on Bridge Road in the vicinity of 580 Bridge Road. Repair work is currently underway. Water service on Bridge Road from Hatfield Street to Chestnut Street will be interrupted until 2:30pm. Bridge Road is closed from Hatfield Street to Chestnut Street. Emergency services have been notified. Police are on-site.

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

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

• The City has contracted with 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.  
• On Spring Street, drainage installation is ongoing this week.
• On Cross Street, drainage installation is to begin on Thursday and is to continue through the week.

Construction for the Week of July 15 weather permitting

Highway Division Update

• Last week, Public Works repaired potholes on Barrett Street, Round Hill Road, Federal Street, Elm Street, and Dennison Place.
• 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.
• Street sweeping was started in Ward 1 and will continue next week.

Burts Pit Road Paving Project

• The City has contracted with Palmer Paving for paving and roadway improvements on Burts Pit Road (Clement Street to Forest Glen Road). Through traffic may be limited to one lane during certain phases of the project; expect delays. 
• The first course of pavement, structure adjustments and berm have been completed. Loam and seed behind the berm is underway and will be completed the week of July 15. 
• Final pavement course is scheduled for July 24, 25 and 26, subject to weather conditions. 
• Traffic may be limited to one lane or closed to through traffic, allowing local traffic and emergency vehicles only for certain segments

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

• The City has contracted with 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.  
• On Spring Street, drainage installation is ongoing and is to continue through the week.

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, the Contractor will install concrete wheelchair ramps, scored concrete islands, catch basin structures, and prepare the road edge for new asphalt curbing.
• There is no work scheduled for 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.
• Minor work to complete the project will be ongoing throughout the month of July.

Roberts Meadow Watershed

• The City contracted with Goodnow Trucking of Winchester, NH for the sale of timber in two white pine stands in Roberts Meadow. This logging operation began in 2018, but was paused due to ground conditions. This project will resume on Monday and continue through early August.

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, work on the northbound I-91 off ramp and utility relocations.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

Pavement Markings 

• The City has contracted with Hi-Way Safety Systems to repaint pavement markings across the City. This includes double yellow center lines, white edge lines, speed hump markings, arrows, railroad markings, and crosswalks. The Contractor will be repainting during night time on 7/14 and 7/15. 

Chesterfield Road Closure Planned for July 8 & July 9

Tree removal work on Chesterfield Road is ongoing. The section of Chesterfield Road between Dimock Street and Reservoir Road will be closed to thru traffic between 8:00am and 4:00pm on Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9. A detour will be in effect. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and residents.

Construction for the week of July 8, Weather Permitting

Highway Division Update

•  This week the Highway Division replaced a broken culvert on Hockanum Road, mastic sealed catch basins and manhole covers, graded roadways in the Meadows, and patched potholes on Hockanum Road and Liberty 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.

Burts Pit Road Paving Project

• The City has contracted with Palmer Paving for paving and roadway improvements on Burts Pit Road (Clement Street to Forest Glen Road). Through traffic may be limited to one lane during certain phases of the project; expect delays. The Clement Street Bridge will remain open throughout construction.
• The first course of pavement is complete. 
• Final pavement course is scheduled for the week of July 8. 
• Traffic may be limited to one lane or closed to through traffic, allowing local traffic and emergency vehicles only for certain segments.   

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

• The City has contracted with Palmer Paving for paving and roadway improvements on Chesterfield Road (Westhampton town line to Kennedy Road), Spring Street (Dimock Street to Col. Lavalley Lane and 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.
• The contractor will be installing drainage on Spring Street starting Tuesday, July 9th.
• Traffic may be limited to one lane or closed to through traffic, allowing local traffic and emergency vehicles only for certain segments

Bridge Road and Glendale Road Paving Project

• The City has contracted with Warner Bros for paving on Bridge Road (100 feet west of Juniper Street to Hatfield Street) and Glendale Road (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, the contractor will continue removing existing asphalt curb and excavating driveway aprons.
• There is no work scheduled for Glendale Road this week.

Roberts Meadow Watershed

• The City has contracted with Northeast Tree Care & Landscaping to remove hazard trees adjacent to the following roadways: Chesterfield Road, Kennedy Road, Reservoir Road and Sylvester Road. This work is scheduled for July 1 to July 8. Traffic may be limited to one lane during the work - please expect delays.
• Between July 8th to July 10th, crews will conduct work along Chesterfield Road between Reservoir Road and Dimock Street, and along Reservoir Road.
• Chesterfield Road will be closed to through traffic from Reservoir Road to Dimock Street from 7am - 3pm on July 8th and 9th. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and residents.

Pavement Markings

• The City has contracted with Hi-Way Safety Systems to repaint pavement markings across the City. This includes double yellow center lines, white edge lines, speed hump markings, arrows, railroad markings, and crosswalks. The contractor will be painting during the overnight hours from July 7th through July 11th. 

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, work on the northbound I-91 off ramp and utility relocations.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

City of Northampton Implements a Water Use Restriction

Effective immediately, the City of Northampton Department of Public Works (DPW) is implementing a water use restriction for users of the Northampton Public Water Supply. Limiting water use, especially non-essential outdoor water use, is needed to ensure a sustainable water supply and ​to ​protect stream flow for aquatic life.

An immediate ban on non-essential outdoor water use is required between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The water uses banned include:

• Irrigation of lawns and watering of gardens, flowers, and ornamental plants, except by means of a hand held hose. Irrigation systems may be used from 5:01 PM to 8:59 AM.
• Washing of vehicles, other than by commercial car wash.
• Washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks, except as needed to apply paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement or cement.

The City’s water supply system is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection​​ (DEP). DEP requires that water restrictions be implemented when stream flow in the Mill River drops ​​below 26.3 cubic feet per second for a 3 day period. The water restriction can be lifted when the stream flow rises above that level for 7 consecutive days. The City will notify the public when the water restriction is lifted. Please visit the DPW website at www.northamptonma.gov/dpw for water conservation tips.

Any person found violating these water restrictions is subject to the fines established in Chapter 325 and Chapter 40 of the City Ordinances. These fines are $100 for the first violation and $200 for the second and subsequent violations.

Woodlawn Avenue closure planned for Tuesday, July 2, 7:30am - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Avenue will be closed to through traffic on Tuesday, July 2, 7:30am - 3:00pm for additional tree work.  Local and emergency access will be maintained.  Please seek alternate routes.