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"Wythe Creek Road Sewer Replacement"
Bethel-Poquoson Force Main Phase II (Wythe Creek Road) Replacement
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (YR014300) -
HRSD is undertaking a project to replace sewer pipe along a section of Wythe Creek Road in Poquoson. This project consists of installing approximately 3,700 linear feet of 20-inch HDPE sewer pipe to replace an existing 20-inch concrete sewer pipe that is inactive. A portion of the existing 20-inch sewer pipe will be slip-lined with a 4-inch sewer pipe to provide a replacement connection to the City Pump Station. Slip-lining is when a smaller diameter pipe is installed into a larger diameter pipe. The remaining existing 20-inch concrete pipe will not carry wastewater flow, and it will be abandoned and filled with a cementitious-like material to allow the old pipe to stay safely in place. This allows for less disturbance as the old pipe can stay in the ground rather than being dug up and removed. This project will increase operational flexibility and sewer system reliability.
Most of the construction activities will be off the road within the VDOT right of way. However, during construction hours, periodic lane closures will be in effect with flagging operations for motorists. We will work with the businesses and residences when an entrance may be disturbed during construction activities.Project Cost: $3.2 million
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Notices
February 2024 - Construction Notice Update #16
January 2024 - Construction Notice Update #15
January 2024 - Construction Notice Update #14
October 2023 - Construction Notice Update #13
June 2023 - Construction Notice Update #12
March 2023 - Construction Notice Update #10
February 2023 - Construction Notice Update #9
December 2022 - Construction Notice Update #8
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April 9, 2024
Sewer pipe installation within Wythe Creek Road is complete and site restoration has begun along the length of the project. Periodic lane closures will be in effect with flagging operations for motorists during the restoration process.
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The work will be confined to Wythe Creek Road, Carys Chapel Road, Freeman Lane, and Lauren Drive. Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.
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- Staging:
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Anticipated April 2022
- Construction:
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Spring 2022 – Fall 2024
- Restoration:
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Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate
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This project is a necessary to replace an existing inactive force main along Wythe Creek Road to increase operational flexibility and system reliability of HRSD’s sewage collection system. This project will provide updated infrastructure that will help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
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Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. There may be short durations where detours (approved ahead of time by the City Engineer) will occur. Advanced signage will be put in place, and flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
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Driveway access may be impacted during some of this work. If driveway access could be impacted, the contractor will notify you in advance to make arrangements. 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.
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Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.); lane closures will not begin until 8:30 a.m. However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
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Your water and sewer service should not be affected by this project.
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Where sewer pipes are dug up, asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass will be removed and then restored upon completion of the project.
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The typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, etc. should be anticipated.
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The contractor has negotiated with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity, and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
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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.
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The estimated cost for the project is $3.2 million and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.
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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.
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- Public Information Specialist:
- Shawn Maxfield 757.833.7483 (Office)
- City of Poquoson Contact:
- Chad Krejcarek
- Onsite Inspector (immediate/emergent concern):
- Ricky Zakrysek
- HRSD Project Manager:
- Shirley Smith
- Additional Information:
- Projects@hrsd.com
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- Director of Communications:
- Leila Rice, APR 757.460.7056 (Office) 757.642.1321 (Cell)
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- Engineering Consultant Firm:
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RK&K, Newport News, VA
- Engineering Consultant Project Lead:
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Alec Pope
- Contractor:
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MEB General Contractors, Inc. Chesapeake, VA
- Contractor Field Project Manager:
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Chase Spence