HomeMy Public PortalAboutCrosswalk ImprovementsTOWN OF WATERTOWN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
124 ORCHARD STREET
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02472
Tel: 617-972-6420
Fax: 617-972-6402
December 2, 2021
CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Watertown Street at Casey Park (91 — 101 Watertown Street)
The Watertown Department of Public Works and our contractor, Lorusso Corporation, will installation of
drainage, curbing, "bump -outs," flashing pedestrian beacons and ADA access ramps. Additional information
about the work is available at our website:
https://www.watertowndow.org/l 90/Watertown-Complete-Streets
The work is scheduled to start, WEATHER PERMITTING, Friday, December 3, 2021 and will run for several
days thereafter. Typical work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM.
• During the concrete installation process wooden planks will be placed across walkways to access your
residence.
• Please do not park your car next to any areas marked in front of your residence during construction.
• 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 sidewalk excavation, installing wood sidewalk
forms, and final concrete work.
• Adjustments necessary to make sidewalks and driveways ADA compliant may require minor regrading
of areas beyond the back of sidewalk, such as landscaping, driveways or walkways. The Department
will match existing materials and finishes to the maximum extent possible.
• The Watertown Police will be informed of the construction and its effects, including the need for
extended on -street parking due to driveway repairs.
Should you have any questions, please e-mail dpwdept(d_)watertown-ma.gov or you may call Ed Baptista,
Highway Supervisor, at 617-972.6420.
Sincerely,
G gory St L
Superintendent of Public Works