Politics & Government
Norristown Begins Replacing Aging Pipe Dating to 1920s
Residents can expect a few detours throughout the summer as work gets underway across the borough.
Norristown, PA -- Pennsylvania American Water announced on Monday that the new water main installation in Norristown had begun.
The work will improve service reliability, prevent water outages and enhance fire protection, according to PA American Water.
The approximately $2.5 million project will replace nearly 10,000 feet of aging pipe dating as far back as the 1920s, officials said.
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Starting this week, crews will install eight-inch ductile iron pipe along the following Norristown streets:
- Hamilton Street
- West Spruce Street
- Fornance Street
- New Hope Street
- Arch Street
The project also includes installing 16 new fire hydrants, according to officials. Weather permitting, the water line project will be completed by the end of September.
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Construction is scheduled for weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction hours, and motorists are urged to give themselves extra time while traveling through the area or find alternate routes, officials said.
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