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Construction is shown last fall on Boston Road between the Wilbraham town line and Parker Streets. Paving is scheduled this week.

(File photo / Mark M. Murray)

SPRINGFIELD — Travelers can expect delays and detours at many locations during the week of May 25, 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

Boston Rd - From Parker St. to Wilbraham town line. Paving tentatively scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2015.

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. Paving tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2015.

White Street - From Belmont Avenue to Sumner Avenue. Paving tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2015.

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

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

Valve Maintenance

East Columbus Avenue from Union Street to William Street

Milling and Final Paving:

Westminster Street from Bay Street to Saint James Avenue

Saint James Avenue from Clarendon Street to Ripley Place

Ripley Place

Queen Street from Walnut Street to Hancock Street