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Construction is shown last fall at Sumner Avenue, Allen and Abbott Streets and Harkness Avenue, in Springfield. The project continues the motorists are advised to be ready for traffic delays.

(File photo / Mark M. Murray)

SPRINGFIELD — Travelers can expect delays and detours at many locations during the week of May 18, 2015, and beyond, due to various road projects including major work in the Allen Street-Sumner Avenue area.

Springfield Department of Public Works Weekly Roadway construction update.



Short Term Projects

Crosley Street - From Oak Street to Pasco Road. Utility work in preparation for paving.

Kimberly Avenue - From Allen Street to White Street. Milling and utility work in preparation for paving.

Longhill Street - From Main Street to Leete Street. Utility work will continue in preparation for paving.

Main Street - From East Columbus Avenue easterly approximately 500 feet. Utility work will continue in preparation for paving.

Maple Street - From Mill Street to Central Street. Utility and Sidewalk work in preparation for paving.

Pasco Road at Page Boulevard - 400 feet in all directions. Utility work in preparation for paving.

Sumner Avenue - From Converse Street to Irvington Street. Utility work will continue in preparation for paving.

White Street - From Belmont Avenue to Sumner Avenue. Utility work will continue in preparation for paving.



Long Term Projects

Sumner Avenue, Allen Street, Harkness Avenue and Abbott Street Intersection Improvements - Work will continue with installation of new curbing, sidewalks and driveway aprons. Work within the traffic islands on Sumner Avenue will also continue as part of the Allen Street intersection reconstruction. A signed detour will be in place. Travel Delays are expected.



Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Construction



Long Term Projects



Water and sewer pipe replacement projects:

Sherman Street from Bay Street to McKnight Street, and McKnight Street from Sherman Street to Bowles Street

Norwood Street from Main Street to East Columbus Avenue

Central Street from Maple Street to Madison Street