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Route 100 Project - August 1, 2019

Posted on: August 1, 2019 - 10:46am

FALMOUTH - ROUTE 100 PROJECT

Construction Update #19 – August 1, 2019

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.

 

WORK HOURS:

Work in the Route 100 Project zone for the remainder of this week will begin at approximately 6:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m.; There is no after-hour/overnight work expected for next week.

 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

  • Completion of underground utility installations will be the general scope of work over the next few weeks.
  • Traffic impacts are currently minimal, with one-lane alternating traffic occurring throughout most of the working/daytime hours.
  • No road closures are anticipated over the next few weeks. However, an expected road closure that has been in planning stages is getting closer. A 1-week closure of Gray Road, north of Mountain Road, is tentatively planned for Monday, September 9th. Stay tuned for more info.

 

WORK CURRENTLY UNDERWAY:

As of Thursday, August 1st, crews were working on – or have completed – the following:

  • Traffic:
    • Mountain Road intersection: Traffic signals will be turned off during construction activities near the intersection. The intersections will be controlled by multiple flaggers during periods when construction is close to the intersection.
    • Single-Lane Closures for various utility work will begin at 6:00 AM next week.

Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes during the peak/commuting hours.

  • The speed limit remains reduced to 25 Miles-Per-Hour within the work zone areas.

 

  • Summit Natural Gas’ sub-contractor is installing new natural gas infrastructure on Gray Road.
  • Shaw Brothers are installing storm drain culverts on Gray Road near Bell Antiques.
  • Shaw Brothers have been installing new storm drain infrastructure on Mountain Road.

 

WORK YOU’RE LIKELY TO SEE NEXT WEEK:

  • Traffic: Same as previous week.
  • Shaw Brothers will be installing new miscellaneous utility service lines on Gray Road in a multitude of locations.
  • Shaw Brothers will begin installing new storm drain infrastructure on Falmouth Road.
  • Summit Natural Gas will continue their work on their gas line expansion, heading northerly from Exit 53.

 

PHOTOS:

Mountain Road

Shaw Brothers working on storm drain lines on Mountain Road.

 

SNG

New natural gas lines being installed on Gray Road.