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

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