Emergency Sewer Fix To Cause Traffic Mess In Enfield

ENFIELD, CT — A "compromised" sewer main in town has resulted in the need for an emergency repair job that will impact traffic on multiple roads starting Friday, Oct. 31.

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Department issued a notice recently, with the town posting it on its social media page on Wednesday.

According to the town, the section of sewer that failed is on South River Street.

That's going to require emergency repairs and the installation of temporary sewer lines, according to the WPCD.

"In order for the WPCD to make this repair, the sewage that normally flows through this section of sewer main must be diverted by using a temporary sewer main," wrote the town.

A sewer "lift station" near a boat launch in that area will have the new, temporary line, and it will run from Asnuntuck Street onto Prospect Street, "where it will discharge into a sewer trunk line," wrote the WPCD.

The temporary sewer line will be above the ground on Asuntuck Street, but it will be buried at road crossings to allow vehicles to go over it, officials said.

Starting Friday, Oct. 31, this will create multiple traffic impacts in that area during the job. Among them:

• Asnuntuck Street will be closed off except for local traffic.

• On-street parking will not be allowed on Asnuntuck Street.

• The Asnuntuck Tunnel will be closed to all traffic.

Meanwhile, during the job, Asnuntuck, South River, and Prospect streets will feature frequent lane and road closures as the work progresses.

"We are working closely with Enfield's police department and other first responders to ensure the safety of everyone in the neighborhood," wrote the WPCD.

The WPCD estimates the work will take about four weeks to finish.

For more information, call the Enfield Water Pollution Control Department at 860-253-6450.