The Washington and Main Water Improvements project replaced 3,000 feet of critical water main infrastructure under Washington Street and Main Street, some of the oldest water distribution pipes in the City of Dover that were installed in the late 1800s.
The contractor installed a new ductile iron pipe that will provide reliable water service for the next 100-plus years. The project began on March 22, 2021. The six-month project has had significant traffic impacts and limited durations of water shutoff as infrastructure is replaced. The project remains on schedule for final completion on Sept. 18, 2021. A complete street paving overlay will occur in the spring of 2022.
This work includes street excavation and lane closures. See the map below for the project area, or
click here for the project page with project maps.
The City encourages pedestrians and motorists to be vigilant while moving throughout the downtown area and look for signs providing information about the project and sections of streets and sidewalks closed for construction. There are areas of uneven roads and sidewalks, so please use caution driving, riding bikes and walking in the area.
To receive these email updates about the project, visit
bit.ly/doverdownload and select "Project updates: Washington and Main Water Improvements."