FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION & TRAFFIC ALERTS
WEEK OF October 18-24, 2020 

Last updated: October 16, 2020

Please Note: All projects will be conducted in conformance with the health and safety protocols set forth by the Commonwealth and the City of Framingham. As the situation with COVID-19 is ever-changing, construction schedules are subject to change. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

Beaver Street Bridge
Punch list items. Expect minor delays at times. 

Bethany Road Gas Main Relay – Eversource Gas
Eversource Gas will continue relaying gas main and services on Bethany Road. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect. Expect minor delays. 

Cedar Street Gas Main Relay – Eversource Gas
Eversource Gas will continue installing gas service lines on Cedar Street. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect. Expect minor delays. 

Eversource Gas Corrosion Prevention
Eversource Gas will continue installing corrosion prevention measures at various locations. Expect minor delays. Police details will be on-site to facilitate traffic. 

Grant Street Road and Sidewalk Rehabilitation
Sidewalk and road rehabilitation continues on Grant Street (between Arthur Street and Clinton Street). Final paving is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 22.

A detour will be in effect for Thursday’s paving operations. For the rest of the week, a two-way/one-way traffic pattern will be in effect at times. Police details will be on-site to facilitate traffic.

Hampden Road Water Main Replacement
The Water Division will continue demobilizing the water main replacement project on Hampden Road, Prindiville Avenue, and Concord Street. Expect minor delays at times.

Nobscot Intersection Improvements
Utility poles will be set, and electrical wires will continue to be transferred in preparation for the intersection improvements project. The City’s contractor will begin to mobilize. Expect minor delays at times.

Robertson Road Gas Main Relay – Eversource Gas
Eversource Gas will begin relaying gas main and services on Robertson Road. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect. Expect minor delays.

Water Main Flushing - North Framingham, Zone 4
The Water Division will continue flushing water mains via hydrants in Zone 4. Water Main flushing will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in residential areas and 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., in business areas. The purpose of the program is to improve drinking water quality for residents and businesses in Framingham. Please reference the website for a daily flushing status update. View status updates and additional information here.

Urban Street Sweeping Program – Area C
The Highway Division will street sweep Area C on Tuesday, October 20. NO PARKING will be allowed from 9 AM to Noon. Vehicles parked on the street will be ticketed and towed. 

The following streets will be swept during this operation: Alexander Street, Arlington Place, Arlington Street, Blandin Avenue, Columbia Street, Eames Street, East Street, Gordon Street, Herbert Street, Irving Street #147-280, Marble Street, Phipps Street, Pratt Street, Roxanna Street, Snow Street, South Street, Summit Street, Taylor Street, Waushakum Street, and Wellington Avenue.

Worcester Road/Rt.9 West Sewer Improvements
A City hired contractor will begin replacing sewer main and manholes near 95 Worcester Road/Rt.9 West. Lane closures will be in effect from the Natick town line to Caldor Road. Work will be conducted Sunday-Thursday, 8 PM – 5 AM.

Worcester Road Water and Sewer Improvement, Phase I – Eastbound
Surveying will be conducted on Worcester Road, Dinsmore Avenue, and Pierce Street. Expect minor delays.