Rendering: View over Grove St. looking north (proposed)
Construction Updates
Important information about current and upcoming corridor project construction events.
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September 30, 2022
Construction Advisory
Please be advised that this schedule may change due to weather conditions and existing conditions found while performing the tasks below. This work may impact traffic and require lane and sidewalk closures limiting access to driveways and entrances to businesses.
What to Expect for the Week of October 3, 2022, to October 7, 2022
Project Wide
- Raise castings on manholes project wide – the eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe will be utilized.
East Side of Project
- Continue the service connections up to property lines from the Muffin House to Hayden Rowe.
West Side of Project
- Continue Grading and Compacting sidewalks between Wood Street and the Fire Station.
- Continue forming and pouring Concrete Sidewalks from Wood Street towards the Fire Station.
- Concrete sidewalk work at end of driveways; affected property owners will be notified in advance.
- Asphalt work at end of driveways for properties that have an asphalt driveway apron; homeowners will be notified.
135/85 Intersection
- Continue pouring and forming concrete sidewalks at the intersection (including Cedar and Grove Street).
- Continue installation of light pole bases; installation of new light signals.
The Town of Hopkinton appreciates your patience and consideration while we work to support MassDOT’s project to revitalize our downtown infrastructure.
Anticipated Work Hours
Day work is anticipated to begin at 7:00am and generally conclude at 3:00pm during the weekdays (Monday through Friday). Anticipate site set up could occur just prior to 7am.
No detours, one lane closures or road closures are allowed between 7am and 9am.
As with all construction work, activities are anticipated as unexpected issues can arise and delay progress. Updates will be provided weekly.
Property Access and Parking Updates
Some on-street parking may be closed during construction.
If you have questions about access or parking to a business or home, please contact the Town’s Project Specialist (below). During the utility undergrounding work, the Town and the contractor will reach out to any abutters that will be directly impacted with regard to limited or no access to driveways. Police details and a MassDOT Resident Engineer will be on-site during construction.
NO PARKING signs will be posted 24-hours in advance of road work. We ask that you take notice of these signs and refrain from parking in these areas during the posted hours.
Sidewalk Reconstructuring Sequencing
Sidewalks are not anticipated to be reconstructed at the start of the project unless the proposed drainage and undergrounding of utility work is in a sidewalk. Updates will be provided.
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