New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 4, 2021 – January 8, 2021

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The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 4, 2021 – January 8, 2021 and they are as follows:

Eversource:

• No work scheduled.

Other:

• Contractor (Island Lighting) will continue electrical work for installation of new athlete field lighting at Buttonwood Park’s Diamond One. Site cleanup with final restoration of the grass area in the Spring of 2021.
• Contractor (North Turf) will be on site at Hazelwood Park installing the gutter system for the new bowling greens. Field lighting to be delivered and installed (weather permitting).
• The City will be working on a sewer service at the Victory Pond warming house.
• Department of Public Infrastructure will be filling potholes city-wide on a continuous basis.
• The contractor (Revoli Construction) is scheduled to complete the installation of service connections, pipe testing and trench paving along King’s Highway between Tarkiln Hill Rd and Route 140 overpass. There will be temporary lane closures during working hours. Traffic signage will be posted, and police details will be on-site. Access will be maintained to all businesses during construction.
• The contractor (Baystate WinSupply) is scheduled to continue large water meter replacements at various locations throughout the city. There are no anticipated traffic controls for this work.
• Due to ongoing construction at the High Hill Reservoir residents may experience discolored water. The water is safe, and the discoloration will be temporary. We recommend allowing the water to settle for a few hours and then flushing your service line by letting the bathtub run for a few minutes until the water clears.

** Please note: Contractors will continue to follow guidelines and protocol regarding COVID-19 social distancing while conducting work in construction zone.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation the Department of Public Infrastructure will be closed to the public entry. Office staff is available to assist by email and telephone.

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