Friday, December 27, 2019

Construction for the week of December 30, weather permitting


Highway Division Update
  • Last week, the Highway Division repaired potholes on Clement Street, Corticelli Street, Crafts Avenue, Elizabeth Street, Elm Street, Locust Street, Market Street, Walnut Street, and the Armory Street parking lot.
  • 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.
Roberts Meadow Watershed
  • A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines has resumed along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
  • The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by a licensed harvester.
  • This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed by January 2020.
Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19
  • MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
  • Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the walking/bike path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.
  • Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

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


Friday, December 20, 2019

Construction for the week of December 23


Highway Division Update
  • Last week, the Highway Division focused efforts on snow operations and sanding throughout the City.  Potholes were repaired on Elm Street, Hatfield Street, King Street, Locust Street, Main Street, Nonotuck Street, Pine Street, and South 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.
Roberts Meadow Watershed
  • A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines has resumed along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
  • The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by a licensed harvester.
  • This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed by January 2020.
Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19
  • MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
  • Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the walking/bike path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.
  • Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

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


Friday, December 6, 2019

Construction for the week of December 9, 2019 Weather Permitting

Highway Division Update:

  • Last week, the Highway Division focused efforts on plowing and winter storm clean up. 
  • 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.

Riverside Drive Speed Tables 

  • On Riverside Drive, two speed tables have been installed.  Signage and markings will be completed at a later date.
  • Roberts Meadow Watershed 
  • A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines will resume along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
  • The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by a licensed harvester.
  • This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed this fall.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19 

  • MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
  • Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the walking/bike path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.
  • Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

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