Nighttime Work Expected To Bring 'Loud Noise' Along Greenwich Avenue

GREENWICH, CT — Eversource is expected to conduct nighttime work along Greenwich Avenue this spring, and it could get noisy for residents and businesses in the area.

Bob Handler from Eversource and Andrew Vento from AJ Penna & Son Construction appeared before the Board of Selectmen on Monday to request a road closure that would facilitate the digging of "test pits" along Greenwich Avenue from Grigg Street to the intersection of Bruce Park Avenue and Railroad Avenue.

Documents submitted to the town show that 41 test pits are planned to be dug out, each measuring two feet by two feet. Handler told the board that the test pits are needed to locate existing facilities so crews can come up with a plan to install a new "duct bank," which would be part of phase two of the project.

"What are we thinking about as far as what to expect for noise?" First Selectman Fred Camillo asked.

"Loud noise," Handler responded.

An excavator would be used, along with a vacuum truck to collect debris.

Work could begin around 9-10 p.m., and continue through the morning until 8-9 a.m., Handler said, although timing has not yet been finalized.

"We'd like to have long nights for the opportunity to minimize the impact and get as much done as we can to shorten the whole duration," Handler said.

Vento noted that it would take around three to four weeks for the test pit work, after which the duct bank could be installed. If the project were to begin in April, work could be completely wrapped up by early June.

Camillo said there could be some pushback from restaurants because outdoor dining begins May 26, however, he noted the later hour when work would begin.

The selectmen did not take any action and will instead wait two weeks to gather feedback. Eversource said it would also perform more community outreach.