Update 10/2/2024
Beginning the week of October 7, construction will move from the west side to the east side of Brevator Street. Work will include removing the existing concrete road surface, connections to the existing drainage system, installation of new granite curbing and the construction of the new multi-use path. This work will be completed under five phases, beginning at Western Avenue and proceeding to Washington Avenue.
As work begins on the east side of Brevator Street, all southbound traffic (heading to Western Avenue from Washington Avenue) will use the newly paved roadway and travel mostly unimpeded. Traffic moving north bound to Washington Avenue will use portions of the newly paved roadway where possible. Where it is not possible to use the new roadway, traffic will be directed onto short term detours during construction. When construction is not occurring (nights and weekends) the roadways will be open and traffic will travel on a temporary gravel surface. Driveway access in work zones will be made available as needed during construction.
Please see the attached phasing plan for details of the proposed work sequence.
Other issues which have been requested to be addressed:
- Signs directing pedestrians – We will discuss this issue with our contractor and have appropriate signage to the existing walkways. Please keep in mind all roadways will be open at the end of each work day.
- School bus drop off and pick up – We will notify the schools district of the proposed work they should notify you of the revised pick up/drop off location.
- Trash pick-up – We will notify DGS of the proposed work. Typically DGS picks up the trash early in the morning prior to the start of construction.
Please see the construction phase newsletter for a list of frequently asked questions.
Previous updates
As of 9/24/2024, the existing concrete road surface on the west side of Brevator has been removed and the existing drainage infrastructure has been removed and replaced. Current work includes the installation of new granite curbing and new roadway subbase.
In the first week of October, it is expected that the west side will be paved and all southbound traffic will be able to use the newly paved roadway. After paving the west side, work will begin on the east side of Brevator Street. Unlike the work on the west side, the work on the east side will be completed in segments. The exact phasing the work is currently worked out. When the plan is finalized, we will be updating the website to make sure everyone has all the details.
The concrete roadway on the west side of Brevator Street has been removed as of 8/13/2024. The work included the following:
- Regrading the existing roadway and begin to install roadway subbase.
- Installing new roadway drainage structures.
- Installing new drainage piping to the new structures.
Construction is scheduled to begin the week of July 22, 2024. The project will be completed in phases to minimize disruption. The initial phase will include the following:
- Closing the two westerly lanes on Brevator (Rte 85 Side) and diverting all traffic to the east side.
- Two way traffic will be maintained at all times during the first phase of the project and utilize the east side of Brevator Street.
- All traffic lanes at the intersections of Western and Washington will remain open.
- All access to driveways and cross streets will be maintained throughout construction.
- Please see the construction phase newsletter for a list of frequently asked questions and answers.
We will be updating this website about every two weeks beginning July 22, 2024 to provide updates on construction progress and news of where the contractor will be working next.
