This project is necessary to provide reliable sanitary sewer service to Middlesex County. It will accommodate both current and future sanitary sewer flows and will allow two existing HRSD wastewater treatment plants in Middlesex County to be decommissioned, which will enhance water quality in the region.

Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. No planned detours are anticipated, but flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed. The majority of the project work will be located within the public right-of ways or easements.

The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to 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 during daylight hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.

There may be instances when sewer lateral pipes or water service lines need to be relocated to eliminate a conflict with the proposed pipeline. In these cases, you may be temporarily without water or sewer service while the work on the sewer laterals or water service lines is being performed. The contractor will notify those affected in advance of this work, so they can plan appropriately.

Where new pipelines are installed, asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass will be removed and then restored upon completion of the project.

The typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, etc. should be anticipated.

The contractor will store equipment and materials within temporary construction easements, on HRSD property, and within the active work zone in the public right-of way.

Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.

At the water crossings, the new pipeline will be installed by “trenchless methods.” This will involve directionally drilling the new pipeline under the wetland, river, and creek areas without disturbing these environmentally sensitive areas. HRSD has acquired the necessary environmental permits to perform this work.

There will be no interruption to boat traffic; all work will be completed from the banks of the river/creek.

The estimated cost for the project is $33,475,000 and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.

Regular project updates are posted on the HRSD website at www.hrsd.com/construction-status. You may also sign up at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions to receive an email notification whenever the website has an update about the project.