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Central Broadway Water Main Upgrades
City contractors are working to upgrade the water main beneath Broadway between Temple St. and Boston Ave.
The water main in this area dates as far back as the late 19th/early 20th century. Old pipes suffer from tuberculation, a form of corrosion, which reduces the amount of water that the pipe can supply.
Through this project, water mains in the neighborhood will be upgraded through a combination of replacement and rehabilitation (including processes such as cured-in-place pipe lining). Some water services (lines connecting individual properties to the water main) will also be replace through this project.
September 2024 Update
Since the Spring, City contractors have been working along the Broadway corridor to restore and upgrade water utilities.
Crews are rehabilitating these systems through a combination of cleaning/lining existing water mains as well as by replacing select segments of old main and installing new pipes.
What has been completed so far?
Cleaning and Lining Work
- 14-inch water main from Cedar Street to Glenwood Road
- 12-inch water main from the Broadway Bridge to Cedar Street
Installation of New Utilities
- 10-inch water main Norwood Avenue from Broadway to Medford Street
What remains for this construction season?
Crews will work through the reminder of the fall (weather permitting) prior to breaking for the winter. Over the coming weeks crews will work on the segments below.
Installation of New Utilities
- 12-inch water main on Broadway from Cedar Street to Medford Street
- 12-inch relay from Glenwood Road to Central Street
- 8-inch water main relay on Broadway Terrace
All work is weather permitting as colder weather approaches.
Remaining Work for 2025 Construction Season
Following the winter season, crews will return in spring ‘25 (approximately April weather permitting) to complete the remainder of work including:
Cleaning and Lining Work
- 12- inch water main cleaning and lining from Main Street to Temple Street
- 12-inch water main cleaning and lining on Medford Street from Broadway to Trull Street
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Work will is currently underway and will run through the fall (2024). After an anticipated break through the winter, work will resume during the 2025 construction season (approximately April through October).
Daily work hours are approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Work is currently expect to be completed in Fall 2025
Traffic Impacts:
Broadway is expected to remain open to through traffic for the duration of the project.
- Lane closures and lane shifts may be required during certain phases of the work.
- Some temporary sidewalks closures may be required, but temporary crossing will be provided to ensure pedestrian access
Potential Parking Restrictions:
During certain phases of the project, there may be associated parking restrictions. Notification of any parking restrictions will be posted no less than 48 hours in advance.
Other Impacts
Temporary Water Bypass - Some residences may require temporary water bypass to be installed to ensure continued delivery of water service while new mains are installed.
- additional notification will be provided to residents prior to installation
Water Service Interruptions - Brief interruptions to water service will be required during the project.
- Notification for water interruptions will be provided 48 hours in advance via flyer and City alerts.
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