WATER MAIN WORK CONTINUES ON PATRICK STREET (MARKET STREET TO COURT STREET)

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Frederick, MD -- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will continue removing a 4’ to 6’ wide section of the existing pavement and concrete base material in preparation for the installation of a new 16” water main. Most of the work during this time will occur from approximately 300 feet east of the Market Street intersection to Court Street and will include pavement breakers and excavation equipment. The work within the intersection of Market Street should take about 2 or 3 days and will require the closure of one lane on North Market Street. Once the existing pavement section is removed, the area will be filled with stone and topped with hot mix asphalt. This work is expected to take place the week of September 24, 2007. The removal of the existing pavement and concrete base will accelerate the water main installation planned to start in January 2008. Traffic control will include lane closures and flagging operations as necessary.

For additional information, please contact Marc Stachowski, Project Manager at 301-600-1438.

IMPACT TO AREA:

1. Traffic control devices such as traffic cones, signs and arrow boards will be used to limit traffic to one lane during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

2. The project work schedule will be 10 hours per day on Monday thru Thursday with work on Fridays limited to makeup days due to inclement weather and emergencies.

3. Please note that lane closures and parking restrictions will be limited to the work zone only. Our work zone will typically cover approximately ½ to 1 block at a time. During non-working hours, lane closures and parking restrictions will not be in place.