This project is a necessary part of a more extensive, federally-mandated program to reduce sewage overflows during rainstorms. This project will rehabilitate existing infrastructure to help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.

Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions to traffic, and in most cases, no more than a single lane of traffic will be closed during the day. No planned detours are anticipated, but flagging or police officers will be used to help direct traffic as needed.

Access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.

Work will typically take place Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and weekends 9:00 PM Friday through 5:00 AM Monday.

Your sewer service may be temporarily interrupted if work is to be performed on the lateral sewer pipe that serves your property. If your service is to be interrupted, the contractor will notify you before your lateral is to be rehabilitated so you can plan accordingly. Typically, service interruptions will occur during night work, and sewer service typically will be restored within several hours. Your water service will not be affected by this project, though you may have to refrain from using water during a sewer service interruption.

Where sewer and lateral pipes are dug up, asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass will be removed and then restored upon completion of that segment of the project.

The typical construction noises such as vehicles, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, and associated activities should be anticipated.

The equipment and materials may be stored in the public right-of-way or on private property where the contractor has already negotiated with the private property owners.

Construction workers will park wherever public parking is allowed and will not park on private property unless they have negotiated with the private property owners.

The estimated cost for the project is approximately $6.5 Million and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD ratepayers.

Regular project updates are posted on the HRSD website at www.hrsd.com/construction-status.