HomeMy Public PortalAboutCommon Street Reclaim and Pave Notice 081419_RevGerald S. Mee Jr.
Superintendent
August 14, 2019
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
Beginning Wednesday, August 14th the initial paving operations for the Common Street project will
begin. At this time, paving of the binder (first) course of pavement is planned for Common Street
(Columbia Street through and including the Orchard Street intersection) and Katherine Road (from
Common Street to Church Street). WEATHER PERMITTING, this phase of work is estimated to be
completed Thursday, August 15cn
To aid in completing the work and provide a safe construction area, the entire work area will be closed to
vehicular traffic during work hours (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM), including abutters.
• Orchard Street at Waverley Ave. will be closed, except local access.
• Common Street will be closed, from Belmont Street to Bellevue Road, except local access.
• Common Street will be closed from Mt. Auburn Street to Columbia Street with no access.
• Church Street at Summer Street will be closed, except local access.
• Spring Street at Summer Street will be closed, except local access.
We strongly recommend that motorists who typically use Common Street and Orchard Street seek
alternate routes during this phase of the work.
Due to the nature of the work, abutters will not have driveway access during working hours. We
recommend parking legally on neighboring streets. We have also worked with the School Department to
allow parking in the High School and Phillips School parking lots for this phase. The Police Department
has been notified of the special conditions related to this work and will not enforce the 2-hour parking
limit in the area.
The new traffic pattern will be in effect, upon completion of paving, as curbing and sidewalk work
proceeds later this season. The roundabout is expected to be operational, with curb and sidewalk work
on Common Street completed, by the end of the season.
We understand that this critical process will be disruptive and inconvenient to the neighborhood and
appreciate your patience. Please contact DPW at 617-972-6420 if you have any questions or concerns.
The project web -site can be accessed at: http://www.watertowndpw.org/l73/Common-Street
Sincerely,
Gerald S. Mee, Jr.
Superintendent of Public Works