Project limits
- Yorkshire Road – Dorchester Road to Nottingham Road
- Independence Boulevard – Manchester Road to Nottingham Road
- Medford Road – Nottingham Road to Manchester Road
- Manchester Court – Manchester Road to Westerly End
Timeline
Construction: May 28 – September 7, 2024
- Medford Road & Medford Court: May 28 – August 10, 2024
- Independence Boulevard: June 3 – August 10, 2024
- Yorkshire Road: August 5 – September 7, 2024
July 22, 2024, update
- Water main and storm sewer construction is complete on Medford Court, Medford Road and Independence Boulevard with exception to connecting the new water main on Medford Road to existing one on Manchester Road. This will occur Wednesday, July 24, 2024, and Medford Road west of Manchester Road will be temporarily closed with traffic detoured via Needham Road.
- Road construction has begun on Medford Road and Medford Court and will begin next week on Independence Boulevard. We expect this work will continue for several weeks and be complete by Aug. 10, 2024, weather permitting.
- The DTE Energy gas main replacement construction ongoing concurrently with this project will continue for the next few weeks. The work on Medford Court and Medford Road is complete and that on Independence Boulevard will be complete by week's end. It will then begin next week on Nottingham Road and Yorkshire Road and the contractor, Corby Energy Services (CES), expects to finish in approximately 2-3 weeks. CES will also be working within this timeframe to restore lawns and sidewalks disturbed by this work on Medford Court and Medford Road.
Traffic, Parking and Access
- Traffic will be detoured around the construction area via Manchester Road and Dorchester Road; however, local access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be maintained.
- On-street parking will be restricted where posted to overnight only, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Access to driveways will be restored at the end of each workday.
- Access to driveways will be maintained except for brief periods. The contractor is expected to provide appropriate notification.
- During the pavement construction, however, there will be unavoidable disruptions to street and driveway access; properties will be notified of the expected time and duration. Depending on the ambient temperature, concrete can take 2-3 days to cure, and asphalt may take several hours to cool.
- Trash, recycling, and compost collection, water sanitary and storm service, emergency vehicle access, and mail delivery will be maintained throughout the project.
- Please contact the project manager regarding any accessibility issues.
Water Service
Water service will generally be maintained during construction with a few exceptions:
- There will be a planned water service interruption (6-8 hours during the day) when the new water mains are tied into the existing mains. Orange door-hanger notifications will be distributed at least 24 hours in advance.
- There will be a brief water service interruption (approx. 30 minutes) when the water service is transferred to the new main. In-person notification (knock on the door or ring the doorbell) will occur immediately prior to the brief interruption.
Due to the need to open and close water main valves in the vicinity, it is normal for some sediment to be disturbed. As a result, you may observe water that appears cloudy or rusty. While undesirable, the sediment is not harmful and can be cleared by running cold water for several minutes. It is recommended that you run water from a basement faucet or the faucet closest to the water meter.
Orangeburg Sanitary Laterals
If you have any history of sanitary problems, please take this opportunity to investigate with a licensed plumber if the sanitary lateral (pipe that goes from the home to the City Sewer) needs to be replaced. Doing this now will save you money on pavement restoration and avoid a patch in the new roadway.
Funding sources
Various City funding sources will finance this project including the Bridge, Sidewalk and Street Millage, Water Supply System Fund, and the Stormwater Fund.
