Columbian Square Improvement Project Weekly Anticipated Construction Schedule: October 10 – 13, 2023

Beginning on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, construction crews are anticipated to begin the excavation for full-depth roadway reconstruction of the Columbian Square work zone. While disruptions are inevitable, the full-depth roadway reconstruction will be phased in such a manner as to minimize inconvenience to residents and businesses in the work zone. This work is scheduled to begin on Pleasant Street on the east side of the road near #82 Pleasant Street (the Post Office). Crews will proceed east on Pleasant Street toward the intersection of Pleasant Street, Columbian Street and Union Street.

• DETOUR & Parking Restrictions: Eastbound traffic on Pleasant Street will detour right at Central Street, then left at Camelot Way onto Union Street and left back onto Pleasant Street. Please note, there will be no curbside parking on Pleasant Street while this work is underway. Temporary NO PARKING signs will be installed and any vehicles parking in this area will be ticketed and towed. Available parking will be located at the Municipal Town Parking lot off Chauncy Street and Camelot Way.
   
• Construction Impacts: To reduce impacts as much as possible, it is encouraged that motorists seek alternate routes and expect brief traffic delays to facilitate efficient work and follow posted detour signage and instructions from the Police Detail Officers that will be present. Please be aware that roadway travel will be on gravel areas in certain locations and use caution traveling through this area. This work will be segmented, and sections of Pleasant Street will be reopened as new asphalt cures.

Crews are tentatively scheduled to continue the full-depth reconstruction up Pleasant Street and conclude near #134 Pleasant Street (C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home). The entire roadway reconstruction process is planned to be completed by early-to-mid-November 2023, weather permitting. Ambulances and school buses will be given priority access through the work zone. Police detail officers will be on site to facilitate safe pedestrian and vehicle movements throughout the project area.