JEFFERSON STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT CONTINUES NEXT WEEK

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will begin saw cutting the pavement for the water main trench on Jefferson Street, from West Patrick Street to Prospect Boulevard, during the week of May 15 – 19. Once the saw cutting has been completed for Phase 1, Prospect Boulevard to Catoctin Avenue, water main installation will begin. Water main construction will begin at the intersection of Prospect Boulevard and progress toward Catoctin Avenue. Please note that a portion of the work at the intersection of Prospect Boulevard may require night work. The water main replacement will continue on Jefferson Street for approximately 8 to ten months. Construction activity will be seen on Jefferson Street, between Prospect Boulevard and West Patrick Street, through November 2006.

IMPACT TO AREA:
Traffic control devices such as traffic cones, signs and arrow boards will be used to limit traffic to one lane during the hours of 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Temporary traffic detours will be installed on a daily basis, as needed, from 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. During these temporary detours, only local traffic and deliveries will be permitted on the street being worked on.
Please exercise caution when driving or walking in the vicinity of the temporary bypass piping (blue pipe along street).
Please note that during the progress of this work, parking along the street is strongly discouraged. During non-working hours, miscellaneous equipment and materials will be stored within the parking lanes of the streets as necessary.

We apologize for any inconvenience this street work may have on you. Thank you for your cooperation!