Fitchburg DPW Alerts
FITCHBURG >> The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of March 13.
Road construction
Monday — Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect road closures, delays and detours.
• Due to building construction at the Dickenson Building located at 37 Boulder Drive, Cushing Street is closed to pedestrian traffic. MassDOT will be continuing their reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Circle Street Bridge. Due to construction, the bridge will remain closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice.
Combination sanitary sewer/storm drain separation project
Monday — Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect detours, lane shifts, road closures, and traffic delays.
Ongoing combination sanitary sewer/storm drain separation project
• No construction work will be conducted this week.
Minor traffic impacts
Monday — Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Pothole repairs in all wards.
• Spot sanding around the City.
• Catch basin repair on John Fitch Highway.
• Drain line repair on Spring Street.
• Repair water gate boxes at various locations throughout the City.
• Pine Ridge Technologies will be installing street light bases at Moran Square in front of 1 Summer St. and in front of 10 Lunenburg St.
• Arcadis will be conducting storm water infrastructure inspections in the following areas: Goodfellow Drive, Richardson Road, Amiott Road, Olin Ave, Macintosh Lane, and Cortland Ave. Expect minor delays, road closures, and/or detours. The contractor will work with residents if access is needed to their property. Note: the inspections of the infrastructure may include the use of dye and residents should not be alarmed.
Hydrants
• Hydrant maintenance citywide.
Use Seeclickfix to report maintenance requests or concerns including potholes, sidewalks, signs/signals, lights, parks, catch basins or manholes.
Call the DPW Dispatcher at 978-829-1900 with any immediate request including weather related events (snow, wind, ice, flooding) or sewage backups.