Winter Street & Lincoln Street Utility and Roadway Improvements Project

Update 4/26/2024:

N. Granese Schedule for Next Week: 4/29 – 5/3.

Lincoln St Sidewalks (Winter St to Lexington St):

The crew will return Monday to resume pouring concrete sidewalks along Lincoln St between Sanderson Rd and Lexington St.  They expect to complete all concrete work towards the middle of the week and then preform a general clean up and will pave the sections of driveways removed behind the concrete aprons which are now temporarily filled with gravel.  Please note that driveways will be closed for a few hours as they do the paving work to allow the asphalt to cool.  Houses affected will receive a paper notice in the mailbox ahead of this work.

Piety Corner Rd:

Crews will finish replacing the sections of main from lining early next week.  They will then begin disinfection and testing procedures.  Once complete, they will begin replacing water services along the roadway.  Service replacement may begin towards the end of next week.

Lincoln St Water (Winter St to Gregory St):

The crew will begin water main lining work on Monday.  This section of Lincoln St will be closed each day next week.  Open to immediate residents only.  All other traffic will be redirected around the work zone using Gregory St, Malvern St, and Winter St.  We expect this work to be complete in 2 weeks. 

Winter St (Lincoln St to Dead End):

The crew will be connecting #34 Winter St to the bypass main on Monday morning.  After this work is complete, they will begin digging access pits along the water main to be used during cleaning and lining work.  Winter St will remain open but there will be alternating traffic around the work area so please leave yourselves extra time while traveling. 

Winter St (Totten Pond Rd to Wyman St):

Crews will begin connecting buildings to the temporary water main Monday 5/6

Updates on Other Projects:

National Grid:

It has been confirmed that National Grid needs to replace their gas main along Lincoln St from Lexington St to approximately #114 Lincoln St.  They are going to schedule themselves to mobilize to the area after Granese completes the sidewalk work.  They will be using the same traffic patterns Granese has been using during their work.  I will stay in touch with their construction supervisor and provide updates on their work as best I can.  National Grid’s schedule is 10-12 weeks to complete their work once started.  Once they are complete, we will have N. Granese come back to do the final paving of Lincoln St.  National Grid is saying that their mains need to be replaced now so we are adjusting this schedule to prevent them from digging up a brand-new roadway next year.  Residents along Lincoln St between Lexington St and #114 Lincoln St who do not currently have a gas service but would like one are encouraged to read the attached brochure from National Grid and Contact Erin Kearney at Erin.Kearney@nationalgrid.com.

Please note that all construction schedules are tentative and subject to change.  They are especially weather dependent. If there are any questions or concerns, please email jmartino@city.waltham.ma.us at any time.  If there are immediate concerns, you may call the Engineering Department at 781-314-3830.  For after hour emergencies, call 781-893-3700.

Project Description:

This project will consist of installation of new water main, cleaning and lining existing water mains, various sewer and drain rehabilitation along Winter St, Lincoln St, and Piety Corner Rd.  The roadway portion of this work will include roadway and sidewalk repaving of Winter St in its entirety and a portion of Lincoln St including new sidewalks from Lexington St to Winter St.  Please see the attached map for a overview of the proposed work.

The City has awarded this project N. Granese & Sons, Inc. of Salem, MA.  It is anticipated that utility construction will begin January 2024.  Roadway repaving will occur after utility work has been completed. 

The City will be sending out regular email updates to residents.  In order to sign up for these updates please send an email to jmartino@city.waltham.ma.us to be added to the distribution list.

Should you have any questions, you can call us at 781-314-3830 or e-mail at jmartino@city.waltham.ma.us.

Trash & recycling will be picked up on the regularly scheduled day during construction.  There may be times where trash and recycling pick up first thing in the morning to avoid conflicts with construction activity.  Please make sure that your trash and recycling is placed curbside by 7:00am on the day of pick up to ensure collection.