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Updates from the MWRA Project

MWRA Update October 26th

As most of you have seen the heavy construction work involved within the Washington Street area has been completed. The contractor is now able to open up the area to two lanes of traffic and also free up some of the parking restrictions. The contractor continues to work in multiple locations to finish up the finer details of the work at each location. This work will continue into the next few weeks.

Our next phase of work involves the cleaning and lining of the pipe along River Street and the installation of Meter 51. Beginning on Monday October 24th River Street will be closed overnight and reopened at the end of the workday on Tuesday the 25th. Going forward on Wednesday and Thursday River Street will be closed during construction work hours. The following week the contractor is confident he will be able to work with regular traffic flow. This remaining work will likely last until Friday, November 18th.

Boston Police will assist local residents and customers of Shaws with regard to access.

PLEASE BE ADVISED SHAWS SUPERMARKET WILL BE OPEN WITH REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. ACCESS TO THE SUPERMARKET WILL BE OFF OF THE WASHINGTON/ RIVER STREET SIDE.

MWRA Update September 1st

The pipe installation along Washington Street progressed very well this week. The contractor encountered less ledge and rock. Let’s hope that this will continue into next week. Next week we get into more installation of pipe, interconnections, and valves. This will require the contractor to shut down Washington Street around the clock beginning on Tuesday, September 6th. To be clear, the contractor will close Washington Street down at 7AM on Tuesday and will reopen the street Thursday afternoon/ early evening on September 8th. It is likely this will occur the following week as well. I will have a better handle on whether this will be the case next week.
Also next week the contractor will have to revisit the site at Dunkin Donuts to reassemble and hand finish the pipe with concrete. This is the same for the location at Richmond and Washington Street.
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend.

MWRA Update July 31st

Road Closure Notice - A portion of Washington Street, Dorchester, will be closed Monday mornings through late Thursday evenings from August 1 to the end of September, 2011.

The affected area, marked on the map in blue, runs between the intersection of Washington Street and River Street and the intersection of Washington Street, Adams Street and Dorchester Avenue. Only this section of Washington Street will be closed; the rest of the street and its surrounding roads will remain open as usual.

The road closure is necessary as MWRA and its contractor, RJV, continue work on the Southern Spine Distribution Mains project. MWRA apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

The additional work performed this morning was completed just before 9:30am.

MWRA Update June 24th

The additional work performed this morning was completed just before 9:30am.

The welding within the pipeline has been completed from Washington/Richmond Street to Adams Street and Medway. Welding will continue from Washington/Richmond Street to Morton Street. This is a very small section of pipe that remains to be welded.

As mentioned yesterday the cement mortar lining has begun and will continue into next week. Next week they plan on lining from Washington/River Street to Medway. This will involve opening up the pit locations at Washington/River Street, Dunkin Donuts, and Adams Street/Medway. This work should be complete by the end of next week.

The work on Adams Street heading in the direction of Dorchester Avenue has begun. The island has been removed and the 48” pipe installation has begun. Approximately 70 feet of pipe has been installed to date. Next week RJV Construction Corporation hopes to increase production and install approximately 120 feet. The contractor has been able to maintain two way traffic throughout their work thus far.

Next week will be a busy week within the Dorchester Lower Mills area.

Things seem to be going well. Let’s hope it continues.

Again thanks to all for your cooperation.

MWRA Update June 12th

Welding continues within the pipeline and is progressing according to the schedule. The work at Baker Chocolate will continue into next week and may be complete by Tuesday/Wednesday. Once this work is completed the contractor will begin to remove the island on Adams Street and begin to install the 48” new pipe. The contractor will try and maintain two way traffic. There may be a point in which the outbound lane (traffic into Milton)will need to be diverted. The MWRA will let everyone know when this may occur.

MWRA Update June 3rd

Content The entire length of the pipe from Morton Street to Adams Street and Medway was inspected and determined to be clean. The welding contractor has been on site and has been welding the joints and other small spots along the pipeline. The welding portion of the project is moving along and will continue for the next few weeks.
On Monday June 6th the contractor will begin to work on Adams Street just opposite the entrance/exit to the Baker Chocolate condominiums just on the Boston side of the bridge. At this time two- way traffic will be maintained. Residents of Baker Chocolate that are exiting will be able to head into Boston or Milton. At this location the work involved will be for a period of approximately two weeks.
Once this is complete we begin to proceed up Adams Street toward Washington Street and Dorchester Avenue. This work involves the removal of the median brick island area and the open cut portion of the construction project.

MWRA Update May 20th

Despite the weather for the week the contractor was able to work Monday through Thursday and maintain their schedule.

As mentioned last week the cleaning and lining contractor started their work and this week they were onsite again. They worked all week and were able to clean the pipeline from Morton Street all the way to Adams Street/Medway. The cleaning process basically scrapes down the interior of the pipe to create a clean, smooth surface.
On Monday our consultant will access the pipe for inspection. If the pipe is determined to be clean then the welding contractor will continue the repair, and pipe joint work within the pipe.
This work will continue at all access pit locations throughout the week.

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Any concerns about this project ? Please Contact Jeffrey McLaughlin, MWRA Public Affairs (617) 660-7976.