Nelson Avenue Water Main Improvement Project

Project Number

PW-26-12

Project Description                                                           

The work involves the following major item(s): Installation of approximately 1,460 linear feet of 8” and 6” ductile iron water main, approximately 450 linear feet of HDPE water service piping, fittings, fire hydrants, ductile iron gate valves, temporary water main bypass and other related water system work on Nelson Avenue and Nelson Terrace. Additional work includes approximately temporary and permanent trench paving of approximately 1,950 linear feet, and all other related work as specified.

Project Location

Nelson Avenue and Nelson Terrace

Anticipated Construction Dates

Construction work is anticipated to begin in May 2026 and be completed in July 2026.  Trench resurfacing is anticipated to occur in Fall 2026.

Typical Work Hours

Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM excluding holidays.

Roadway Closure/Detour Information

Road closures and detours may be utilized during this project.  These roadway closures and detours would be during construction hours only and will be communicated to affected residents once dates and locations of detours are determined.  Residents within the project area will always be able to get to and from their homes during construction.  Depending on the location of the work zone, homeowner may need to access their home from either the Main Street or Marshall Street end of Nelson Avenue or via Newton Avenue.  There will be police details on site during construction. Delays should be expected, and motorists are advised to plan ahead for these delays and avoid the area if possible. 

Project Updates

Project Updates will appear here as the project progresses.

Contractor

Commonwealth Construction and Utilities, Inc. of Watertown, MA