HomeMy Public PortalAboutMain Street Pedestrian Safety ImprovementsTOWN OF WATERTOWN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (P) 617-972-6420
124 ORCHARD STREET (F) 617-972-6402
WATERTOWN MA 02472
Gerald S. Mee Jr.
Superintendent
MAIN STREET PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE
Please be informed that Daigle Electric will be performing construction work on Main Street at the
crosswalk between the Post Office and Public Library as part of MASSDOT PROJECT 608540;
(DISTRICT 6- PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITY UPGRADES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS).
The project will begin on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. The project scope includes installation of curb
extensions and other appurtenant work to improve pedestrian safety, including cement concrete
sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, installing new traffic signs and pavement markings, drainage
improvements, granite curbing, and all other incidental work associated with the above work.
• Typical work hours will be 9 AM to 4 PM.
• Vehicular traffic in both directions will be maintained, however expect delays in the work area.
• Parking restrictions will be in place and enforced in the work area during working hours.
• During the work, the crosswalk on Main Street between the Post Office and Library will be closed and
a pedestrian detour will be in place.
• The outbound Route 70/70A MBTA bus stop at Thaxter Street will be moved from before Thaxter
Street to after Thaxter Street.
• 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. Police details will be
present during work hours.
We understand that the process is noisy, messy and disruptive and apologize in advance for any
inconvenience you may experience.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, contact the Watertown Department
of Public Works at (617) 972-6420.
Sincerely,
Gerald S. Mee, Jr., Superintendent
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