Andover Officials Update Water and Gas Main Projects

The first half of the water main flushing project in the Central Zone of Andover has been completed and has been successful thus far, according to town officials.

Water main flushing will resume in the fall, and will include the Lowell and Beacon Streets area, as well as the Down Town area.

Water Main Construction

New water main construction on Chandler Road has been completed. The water main construction on Bancroft Road is on-going and expected to last an additional 4-6 weeks. Traffic delays and detours are possible so drivers should plan accordingly.

Gas Main Construction, Columbia Gas

The gas main replacement on Shawsheen Road, beginning at Lincoln Street and working towards Lowell Street has begun by the contractor, Feeney Brothers. Westbound traffic on Shawsheen Road is prohibited from Andover High School to Lowell Street and is detoured through Lincoln Street during construction hours.

This project is expected to continue for an additional two months. Gas main replacement in the Shawsheen Heights neighborhood is expected to continue into the fall months. This area consists of Kenilworth Street, Poor Street, Ann’s Lane, Sherbourne Street, Ayer Street, Princeton Avenue, Corbett Street, George Street, Harvard Street, Bowdoin Road, Amherst Road, and Cornell Road. Columbia Gas of Massachusetts will be replacing over 8,000 linear feet of cast iron/bare steel, low pressure gas main with modern plastic, before the Town of Andover replaces a number of water mains in the area later this year or next. Columbia Gas of Massachusetts will be working closely with residents and the Town of Andover to coordinate the work.

Information: Andover Municipal Services Department