Waltham Water Main Replacement Project: What You Need to Know

WALTHAM, MA – Work has begun to replace the water main along Bear Hill Road and Second Avenue. The project involves installing a temporary bypass water main and replacing approximately 8,000 feet of water main, 18 fire hydrants and water services to buildings. Yeah, it's a lot.

The project will be broken up into two phases – the first will run from 50 Bear Hill Road to the intersection of Bear Hill and Second Avenue. The second runs down Second Avenue from Bear Hill Road to the intersection of Winter Street.

Daytime work will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Nighttime hours are 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. During daytime hours there will be one traffic lane open in each direction; at night, the road will be closed to one lane with alternating flow of traffic.

Here's a look at the expected timeline:

Work Starts Section 1 April 3, 2017

• Install Temp Above Ground Lines
• Install New Water Mains
• Connect Buildings to New Mains
• Pave Trenches & Remove By-pass
• Misc Work & Cleanup

Work Starts Section 2 June 7, 2017

• Install Temp Above Ground Lines
• Install New Water Mains
• Connect Buildings to New Mains
• Pave Trenches & Remove By-pass
• Misc Work & Cleanup

Work Starts Section 3 August 7, 2017

• Install Temp Above Ground Lines
• Install New Water Mains
• Connect Buildings to New Mains
• Pave Trenches & Remove By-pass
• Misc Work & Cleanup

Estimated Completion October 31, 2017

It is recommended that residents allow for extra time when driving through the area. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like to receive construction progress email updates, please contact John Martino of the Engineering Department by phone (781) 314-3828, or email jmartino@city.waltham.ma.us

Click here to view the full plans.