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Route 100 Project - June 4, 2020

Posted on: June 4, 2020 - 8:10am

FALMOUTH - ROUTE 100 PROJECT

Construction Update #43 – June 4, 2020

The following information reflects the latest available information regarding the Route 100 Project in Falmouth. Please note that forward-looking information is based upon projections and is subject to change due to weather and other variables.

Note: Construction Updates will be provided on an as-needed basis, unless activities warrant more frequent updates.

 

WORK HOURS:

Work in the Route 100 Project zone will consist of normal construction working hours.

 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Multiple crews will be working on multiple facets of the project.

Special Note: The entire construction team is working under new guidelines related to Coronavirus. This is to ensure the safety of all employees and the public.

 

WORK YOU’RE LIKELY TO SEE THE WEEKS OF JUNE 8TH AND JUNE 15TH:

Shaw Brothers and their subcontractors will be: 

  • Performing trench paving preparations on Leighton Road and Gray Road.
  • Performing road work on Gray Road in front of the Irving station at Leighton Road.
  • Continued installation of a retaining wall on Falmouth Road.
  • Miscellaneous cleanup.
  • Adjusting sewer manhole and catch basin covers.
  • Testing the new sewer manhole system in various locations.

 

PHOTO:

retaining wall

Although the majority of the work for the Route 100 project lies on Gray Road, a fair amount of work also exists on Leighton Road and Falmouth Road. In addition to widening Falmouth Road (for bike lanes and sidewalks), this retaining wall was necessary to facilitate the bike lane and sidewalk construction; And also correct an area of steep slopes and erosion.