Camden-based New Jersey American Water will invest a total of $3,134,100 to upgrade pipes in Cherry Hill, Linwood and Mountainside. The improvements are part of American Water’s multi-million-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities.

American Water will invest about $1.1 million to replace about 5,000 feet of aging 6-inch water main in Cherry Hill beginning next week. The company will upgrade aging water lines, installed in the 1950s, with new ductile iron main along the entire length of North Bowling Green Drive, South Bowling Green Drive, Bryant Road, Badger Lane, and Beverly Terrace.

The project includes replacing two fire hydrants and 100 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company says it will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection.

In Linwood, American Water will invest $1.7 million to replace 3,900 feet of aging 8-inch water main. The company will upgrade aging water lines, installed in the 1910s, with new ductile iron main along Shore Road from Dee Drive to East Monroe Avenue. The project includes replacing five fire hydrants and 48 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route.

Pioneer Pipe Contractors Inc. will begin work on or about March 9, in Cherry Hill and Linwood, and expects to finish by the end of June, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Cherry Hill and from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Linwood, from Monday through Friday. Final street restorations will be completed in the summer of 2020.

In Mountainside, the utility will invest $334,100 to replace about 800 feet of aging 6-inch water main. American Water will upgrade aging water lines, installed in the 1950s, with new 12-inch ductile iron main along Summit Lane from New Providence Road to Outlook Drive. The project also includes replacing a fire hydrant and six utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route.

Montana Construction Inc. will begin work on or about March 9 and expects to finish by the end of spring, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Final street restorations will be completed in the fall of 2020.