Central Avenue water improvements contractor to work until sunset tonight, will pave Saturday
Contractor to continue extended hours next few weeks
The Central Avenue North Water Improvements Project contractor plans to work until dark tonight, Oct. 15. It has also pushed paving operations to tomorrow, Oct. 16, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This week's work extension is to make up for time lost after the contractor struck an unmarked gas line on Thursday, Oct. 14, which caused a temporary halt to all construction activities.
Next week, the contractor will begin work near the intersection of Abbey Sawyer Memorial Drive and work towards Lowell Avenue. It will continue extended work hours 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday for paving. It is anticipated that Old Rollinsford Road will be closed for one day next week to allow construction activities. As of now, the Old Rollinsford Road closure is estimated to occur on Wednesday, Oct. 20; however, the day may change depending on conditions on the ground.
Old Rollinsford Road traffic will be diverted via the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital emergency room entrance when the closure occurs.
Southbound Central Avenue detour in effect next week
The previous southbound Central Avenue detour will be in effect next week, beginning Monday, Oct. 18. Southbound Central Avenue traffic will again be diverted around the project area via Lowell Avenue, Mount Vernon Street and Ash Street. Northbound Central Avenue traffic will continue through the work area. The detour is anticipated to remain during work hours for the next two weeks. See a map of the detour below.
For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450.