NJAW water main construction
New Jersey American Water is installing 3,200 feet of new 30-inch water transmission main and replacing 2,200 feet of aging 10 and 12-inch mains in Somerville. This project will help strengthen the system and mitigate potential breaks.
Work locations
- Veterans Memorial Drive West (from South Davenport Street to Somerset Street)
- Mountain Avenue (from Somerset Street to West Cliff Street/Altamont Place)
- Somerset Street (from Route 206 to Mountain Avenue)
Work schedule
March to July 2025
- Work dates: Monday to Friday (March 10 to end of July)
- Work hours: 7 am to 4 pm
- Some night work on county roads (dates to be announced)
Monday, May 26: Construction will not interfere with the annual Tour of Somerville bike race. Work within the route of the race will stop and the roadway will be paved 2-3 weeks ahead of the race. Work will resume the following week.
Fall 2025
Final street restorations (paving) will start 90 days after the installation work is completed.
Traffic plan
- Veterans Memorial Drive West, Mountain Avenue, and Somerset Street will remain open
- Expect alternating traffic patterns during work hours
- Emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction
More information
- Review the NJAW press release
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- Text WATER to 99411 to receive NJAW alerts and notifications