Intermediate High Pipeline Improvements CP2, Rehabilitation of Sections 24 and 25 Water Mains (MWRA Contract 6956)

Contractor: Albanese D&S, Inc. – NTP on July 20, 2023 (expires January 17, 2026)

• Contractor supported walkthrough by MWRA Operations. Working on incomplete items.

• Contractor installed binder course pavement on Russell Avenue and Bellevue Road. 

• Contractor will install top course after Watertown installs granite curbing on these two streets.

• Contractor has begun restoration on Common Street.

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• The MWRA’s contractor, Albanese D&S, Inc., is expected to commence roadway restoration work along Common Street between Belmont Street and Bellevue Road.
• This work is currently set to begin on Thursday, July 24, 2025, or shortly thereafter.
  • Please note, work schedules are subject to change should conditions, such as inclement weather, arise.
• Work will include:
  • The milling and paving of the roadways;
  • The raising of manholes and other structures to match the new pavement surface level; and,
  • The painting of any pavement markings.
• Work hours will be from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday – Friday.
  • Access to properties will remain throughout the majority of the roadway restoration effort; however, please allow a little extra time in case large machinery is near your property. 
• Once the final overlay paving has been scheduled, an additional notification will be distributed to the neighborhood.
  • This work will include driveway apron paving to ensure a smooth transition into the roadway. 
  • After paving operations commence, residential access may be delayed by approximately one to two hours while the new asphalt sets.
• Local police details and detour signage will be in place during work hours to safely move pedestrians and vehicular traffic through the work areas.

• The MWRA’s contractor is expected to commence roadway restoration work along Russell Avenue between Mount Auburn Street and Bellevue Road, and along Bellevue Road between Russell Avenue and Common Street.
   
• This work is currently set to begin the week of Monday, July 7, 2025, or shortly thereafter.
  
  • Please note, work schedules are subject to change should conditions, such as inclement weather, arises.
     
• Work will include:
  
  • The realignment of granite curbing;
  • The raising of manholes and other structures to match the new pavement surface level;
  • The milling and paving of the roadways; and,
  • The painting of any pavement markings.
     
• Work hours will be from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday-Friday.
• Access to properties will remain throughout the majority of the roadway restoration effort; however, please allow a little extra time in case large machinery is near your property.
• Once the final overlay paving has been scheduled, an additional notification will be distributed to the neighborhood.
  
  • This work will include driveway apron paving to ensure a smooth transition into the roadway.
  • After paving operations commence, residential access may be delayed by approximately one to two hours while the new asphalt sets.
     
• Local police details and detour signage will be in place during work hours to safely move pedestrians and vehicular traffic through the work areas.

• The MWRA and its contractor, Albanese D&S, are nearing completion of the Intermediate High Pipeline Improvements CP2 project, which is in the process of rehabilitating the Sections 24 and 25 water mains.
• The traffic management plan associated with the project will be removed completely in the coming weeks and the contractor is expected to remove all equipment and materials from neighborhood roadways.
• Additionally, in approximately 90 days, crews will be on site to complete sidewalk and roadway restoration work.
  • The 90 day period is necessary to enable the ground to settle and ensure a better pavement product.

• Currently, the MWRA’s contractor, Albanese D&S, Inc., is preparing a water main shutdown on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 (or Thursday, January 9, 2025, if needed, due to inclement weather).
• During the shutdown, residents living along Common Street between Bellevue Road and Locke Street may experience intermittent water service disruptions between 9:00AM and 4:00PM.
  
  • Importantly, water service interruptions are not expected to occur beyond January 8^th (or January 9^th, if work is shifted a day).
• This week, residents may also experience discolored water while the city exercises the valves in preparation of the shutdown.
  
  • Should this occur, please run faucets until water returns to normal clarity (it can take up to approximately 10 minutes) before drinking or using for dishes, laundry, or other household needs.

• The MWRA’s contractor, Albanese D&S, Inc., is currently preparing for a water main shutdown on November 6, 2024 (or November 7, 2024, if needed, due to inclement weather).
• Homeowners along Common Street from Bellevue Road to Locke Street may experience intermittent water service interruptions between 9:00AM to 4:00PM.
  
  • Water services interruptions are not expected to occur beyond November 6^th (November 7^th, if work is shifted a day).
• During this timeframe, residents may also experience discolored water while the water distribution valves are exercised.
  
  • Should this occur, please run faucets until water returns to normal clarity (it can take up to approximately 10 minutes) before drinking or using for dishes, laundry, or other household needs.

• The MWRA’s contractor is anticipated to commence the next phase of the project, which will take place along Common Street and begin the week of Monday, September 30, 2024, or shortly thereafter, and last through spring 2025, weather and other circumstances permitting.
• Similar to work previously conducted within the City of Watertown, pits and trenches will be dug along the roadway; however, residential access to properties will be available at all times.
• Detours along Common Street will be in place while work is actively underway, which will be from 8:30AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.
  • Additionally, local services, including emergency vehicles, refuse vehicles, and school buses will have access to the neighborhood.
• Local police details and detour signage will be in place during work hours to safely move pedestrians and vehicular traffic through the work areas.
• All work will be performed by the Authority’s contractor, Albanese D&S.

• Starting on Monday, July 15, 2024, or shortly thereafter, the MWRA’s contractor, Albanese D&S, will be starting work on Common Street.
  • This project will provide critical water system redundancy and operational flexibility in the event of water main pipe failures in your area. The project will clean and rehabilitate or replace 120+ year old water main pipes and replace two water meters.
• The upcoming phase of work on Common Street is expected to last through spring 2025, weather and other circumstances permitting.
• Similar to work previously conducted, pits and trenches will be dug along the roadway; however, residential access to properties will be available at all times.
• Detours along Common Street will be in place while work is actively underway, which is from 7:00AM – 4:00PM, Monday through Friday.
  • A detour at the rotary on Common Street is expected to last one week.
  • Work on Common Street between Bellevue Road and Belmont Street will begin in early August 2024.
  • Please see the latest Detour Plan.
• Additionally, local services, including emergency vehicles, refuse vehicles, and school buses will have access to the neighborhood.
• Local police details and detour signage will be in place during work hours to safely move pedestrians and vehicular traffic through the work areas.
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Detour Plan: Rotary at Orchard St at Common St

• On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (or Wednesday, May 22, 2024, if needed due to inclement weather), a water main shutdown will occur along Irving Street from Mount Auburn Street to Garnet Street.
  • The shutdown will occur from 9:00AM to 4:00PM.
• Prior to and following the shutdown, homes and businesses may experience discolored water from faucets and taps.
• Should this occur, please let water run for a short period of time (usually only five to ten minutes) until clarity returns before drinking or using for dishes, laundry, or other needs.

Today, Thursday, March 14, 2024, the MWRA’s contractor, Albanese D&S, will conduct a water main shutdown along Irving Street from Mt. Auburn Street to Garnet Street as part of the Authority’s Sections 24 and 25 rehabilitation and replacement water main pipeline project.

• Additionally, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 (or Wednesday, March 20, 2024, if needed due to inclement weather), a water main shutdown will occur along Brigham Street from Russell Avenue to Garfield Street, and along Russell Avenue from Brigham Street to Bellevue Road.
  • Both shutdowns will occur from 9:00AM to 4:00PM.
• Prior to and following the shutdown, homes and businesses may experience discolored water from faucets and taps.
  • Should this occur, please let water run for a short period of time (usually only five to ten minutes) until clarity returns before drinking or using for dishes, laundry, or other needs.
• We apologize for any impacts this work may cause, and appreciate your understanding as efforts are underway to provide critical water system redundancy and operational flexibility in the event of water main pipe failures. 

• During the week of Monday, March 11, 2024, from 8:00AM to 4:00PM, the MWRA’s contractor, Albanese D&S, will be switching the water service onto a new pipeline for homes along Russell Avenue between Columbia Street and Brigham Street.
• Residents may experience interruptions in water service for up to two hours while the water service switchover is being conducted.
• However, prior to replacing the water service, a representative will visit homes to notify residents of the water interruption. 

• Starting on Monday, March 4, 2024 (or Tuesday, March 5, 2024, if needed due to inclement weather), the MWRA’s contractor, Albanese D&S, will conduct a water main shutdown on Marshall Street as part of the Authority’s Sections 24 and 25 rehabilitation and replacement water main pipeline project.
  • The shutdown, which will occur from 9:00AM to 12:00PM, will impact those residing or working in locations between Mount Auburn Street and Spring Street.
• Prior to and following the shutdown, homes and businesses may experience discolored water from faucets and taps.
  • Should this occur, please let water run for a short period of time (usually only five to ten minutes) until clarity returns before drinking or using for dishes, laundry, or other needs.
• We apologize for any impacts this work may cause, and appreciate your understanding as efforts are underway to provide critical water system redundancy and operational flexibility in the event of water main pipe failures.

• Additionally, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (or Wednesday, February 28, 2024, if needed due to inclement weather), the MWRA’s contractor will be conducting site preparation work on Mount Auburn Street between Parker Street and Phillips Street.
• This work, which will occur from 4:00AM to 7:00AM, will result in some construction noise in the neighborhood.
• We appreciate your understanding, and apologize for any disruptions caused by this work.

• On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (or Thursday, February 29, 2024, if needed due to inclement weather) the MWRA’s contractor, Albanese D&S, will conduct a water main shutdown on Mount Auburn Street as part of the Authority’s Sections 24 and 25 rehabilitation and replacement water main pipeline project.
  • The shutdown, which will occur from 4:00AM to 11:00AM, will impact those residing or working in locations between Parker Street and Phillips Street.
• Prior to and following the shutdown, homes and businesses may experience discolored water from faucets and taps.
  • Should this occur, please let water run for a short period of time (usually only five to ten minutes) until clarity returns before drinking or using for dishes, laundry, or other needs.
• We apologize for any impacts this work may cause, and appreciate your understanding as efforts are underway to provide critical water system redundancy and operational flexibility in the event of water main pipe failures.

• The MWRA’s contractor, Albanese D&S, continues to make progress along Sections 24 and 25 to rehabilitate and replace the water main pipeline. In order to support these efforts, a water shutdown will occur, impacting a handful of residential homes in the City of Watertown.
• Below is the following shutdown schedule that a small amount of homes will be impacted while underway:
  • Thursday, February 15, 2024 (rain date is Friday, February 16, 2024), from 9:00AM to 4:00PM – homes located on Columbia Street from Barnard Avenue to Russell Avenue; and,
  • Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (rain date is Wednesday, February 21, 2024), from 9:00AM to 4:00PM
    • homes located on Broadway from Barnard Avenue and Russell Avenue.
• Prior to and following the shutdown, individuals may experience discolored water from faucets and taps. Should this occur, please let water run for a short period of time (usually only five to ten minutes) until clarity returns before drinking or using for dishes, laundry, or other needs.

• The MWRA will be starting work on Monday, September 11, 2023, or shortly thereafter. This project will provide critical water system redundancy and operational flexibility in the event of water main pipe failures in the area. The project will clean and rehabilitate or replace 120+ year old water main pipes and replace two water meters.
• The majority of this work is located within the City of Watertown with minor work in the City of Newton at St. James Terrace and the crossing of the Charles River. The construction work route in Watertown will start at Irving Street and Mt. Auburn Street, and then move along to Russell Avenue, Bellevue Road, and Common Street in upcoming phases. This upcoming phase of work is expected to last approximately two to three months, weather and other circumstances permitting.
• In order to conduct the water main pipeline rehabilitation and replacement work, pits and trenches will be dug along the roadways; however, residential access to properties will be available at all times.
• Detours along Irving Street will be in place while work is actively underway, which is from 7:00AM – 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Additionally, local services, including emergency vehicles, refuse vehicles, and school buses will have access. Furthermore, Mt. Auburn Street will experience a single lane closure for northbound traffic (no detour in place). During off hours (nights and weekends), the roadways will operate as normal with steel plates covering the work areas. Local police details and detour signage will be in place during work hours to safely move pedestrians and vehicular traffic through the work areas.