Park Avenue Bore Pit Excavation Update

As early as Monday, October 16, 2023, our contractors will begin saw cutting asphalt at the intersection of Stewart Street and Park Avenue to prepare the area for excavation to create a bore pit that will allow access to sewer lines under the pavement. Following excavation, contractors will work beneath the pavement to install new sewer lines. The locations of the bore pits involved in Park Avenue construction are indicated in blue in the image to the right.

Traffic restrictions will be put in place the week before construction and at that point, Stewart Street at Park Avenue will not be passable by traffic.

To ensure safety around the construction area, traffic on Park Avenue will be restricted between Hull Street and Jackson Avenue starting on October 9th. No vehicles will be able to drive on Park Avenue between Hull Street and Jackson Street. However, although barriers will be in place, residents will be able to access their homes and alleys via Stewart Street, Decatur Street, and Rodgers Street between Jefferson Street and Holly Avenue. Please review the image above to understand how streets will be closed or restricted.

Work is expected to be completed by early 2024.

During this time:

• Construction work will occur Monday – Friday between the hours of 7 AM – 5 PM.
  • You will be given advance notice of the need for any work that needs to occur outside of these standard hours.
• To mitigate dust impacts during work, contractors will apply water to saws and other equipment.
• Mail and package delivery service will not be impacted as contractors will work with delivery services to ensure that mail and packages reach their home. However, residents may want to provide specific instructions to delivery services to alert them of the road closure.
• Trash service will continue to be picked up in the locations that you typically place your trash.

While the contractors are working, you may hear noises such as drilling, engines, backup alarms, diesel generators and motors. Vibration monitors will be located onsite and near the construction area to ensure limited disruption to you in your residence. Your water and sewer service will not be disrupted. Dust control measures such as paving, frequent road cleaning and/or application of water will be enacted to reduce dust from becoming airborne. After construction, roadways will be restored to their pre-construction structure and materials.