Center Street Construction To Affect Leaf Collection

WAUWATOSA, WI — Starting the week of August 13, workers in Wauwatosa will be working on portions of Center Street from 65th to 76th Street.

Construction crews say they will be completing the following work on portions of Center Street:

• repairing sanitary and storm sewers
• improving utilities
• relining sewers
• replacing a water main (between 68th and 70th Street)
• replacing lighting
• reconstructing curb ramps
• repairing the street

During this project, traffic lanes will be shifted to the north side of the street as the construction crew works on the south side of the street. There will still be traffic in both directions, but officials suggest allowing a few extra minutes to commute in this area. There will be no parking on this stretch of Center Street for the duration of the project.

Officials say this project occurs during leaf collection season. For those who live in this area, the City of Wauwatosa will send residents a letter with instructions on where to place leaves. Most likely, the city will ask residents to rake their leaves to the side street instead of Center Street.

The City of Wauwatosa's part in this project is anticipated to be completed by October 19, weather-dependent. However, immediately following the work, the City of Milwaukee's paving contractor will begin the joint resurfacing of Center Street. The City of Milwaukee has stated that paving may take place this year before Thanksgiving or next year, weather-dependent.

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