HomeMy Public PortalAboutCommon St Rd Const NoticeGerald S. Mee Jr.
Superintendent
March 13, 2020
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (P) 617-972-6420
124 ORCHARD STREET (F) 617-972-6402
WATERTOWN MA 02472
COMMON STREET
ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTICE
COMMON STREET, FROM MT. AUBURN ST. TO ORCHARD ST. INCLUDING INTERSECTIONS
COLUMBIA STREET, SPRING STREET (MARION TO COMMON STREET)
KATHERINE ROAD (TO CHURCH STREET)
ORCHARD STREET EXTENSION
The Common Street project is scheduled to begin this season's construction on Common Street the
week of March 16, 2020. Initial work will focus on Orchard Street Extension, including lower of castings,
roadway reclamation and binder paving. In addition, remaining items on Common Street will be
completed, such as limited replacement of lighting, installation of speed feedback sign northbound near
Bellevue Road, and limited curb adjustments within the roundabout.
We will provide updates as the various phases of work continue. Schedule updates are also available at
the DPW web -site: http://www.watertowndpw.org/l73/Common-Street.
• Typical work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM.
• Expect detours, road closures, and delays in the work area, with local access to residents only.
• You will be notified by the Contractor prior to any work that affects access to your driveway.
Driveways may remain closed up to three days to permit the concrete to cure.
• Please note that there may be lapses in time between drainage installation, road repaving, curbing
installation, sidewalk excavation, etc. due to different crews performing different phases of work.
• The Watertown Police will be informed of the construction and its effects, including the need for
extended on -street parking due to driveway repairs.
Please contact DPW at 617-972-6420 if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Gerald S. Mee, Jr.
Superintendent of Public Works
MSTREET LETTER - RESIDENTSIFY 20201Common Street Road Work Continue Notice 031220.doc