Newark Street and Observer Highway Combined Sewer Repair - Week Update Feb 17th - Feb 22nd

The combined sewer repair will be transitioning from the intersection of Henderson Street and Observer Highway to the intersection of Newark Street and Jefferson Street.  The project is intended to replace existing underground infrastructure that is in poor condition. The scope of work includes installing helical piles, replacing the existing wooden box culvert with new elliptical pipe, installation of new concrete manholes, and removal and replacement of existing concrete sidewalks and traffic barriers.

Work on Newark Street and Observer Highway will require parking restrictions, partial and full road closures, and detours. Residents of the area will be kept apprised of the work in the area. In observance of President’s Day Holiday, no work will be performed on February 17th.

Scope of Work

• Maintenance and protection of traffic

• Installation of combined sewer pipe

• By-pass pumping

• Installation of helical piles

Traffic Maintenance

• Newark Street at Adams Street will be closed to traffic at 8:00am and will remain closed during the course of the work.

• Newark Street at Jefferson  Street will be closed to east bound traffic at 8:00am and will remain closed during the course of the work.

• Jefferson Street between First Street and Observer Highway will be closed between 10am and reopened at 3:00pm Tuesday through Friday.  It will be closed between 8:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday, February 22nd.