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Brighton Avenue Sewer Separation Project
Project Updates
Rowe Avenue to be closed at Brighton Avenue Intersection on June 29 from 9am-12pm
PORTLAND, Maine -- On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, the City’s contractor, DDI Construction, will temporarily close Rowe Avenue at the Brighton Avenue Intersection. This is being done to facilitate the installation of a large diameter stormwater manhole at the mouth of the intersection. The contractor will need to bring in a specialized piece of equipment to make the installation due to the proximity of overhead electrical wires. Local traffic on Rowe Avenue is advised to access Brighton Avenue via Levia Street and Webb Street. This work is being done as part of the Brighton Avenue Sewer Separation Project. The temporary shutdown of Rowe Avenue is only scheduled to last a few hours. This work is part of on-going utility work in Brighton Avenue which will last for several months. For more information about the project and other project traffic advisories, please visit the project website.
PROJECT TRAFFIC UPDATE: New storm drain and water construction work will begin in Brighton Avenue during the week of June 21st. Please see the previous traffic advisory for further details on Brighton Avenue traffic restrictions.
WE 6/11/21 Project Update:
1.) The contractor installed 74 linear feet of 42" storm drain from the recently completed Nutrient Separating Baffle Box in Meriline Avenue to the first drain manhole in Rowe Avenue.
2.) The contractor installed two catch basins to replace existing drain structures in Rowe Avenue.
3.) The contractor cleaned up and began to restore Meriline Avenue to it's original pre-project condition.
4.) Thirsty Turf, a subcontractor for DDI Construction, continues to set up the project's temporary water system.
Upcoming Work WE 6/18/21
1.) The contractor will connect the new catch basins installed in Rowe Avenue to the new 42" storm drain system.
2.) The contractor will continue 42" storm drain installation near the Rowe Avenue-Brighton Avenue intersection.
3.) The contractor will make finalize the temporary water system.
4.) The contractor will complete restorations on Meriline Avenue.
5.) Thirsty Turf will complete work on the temporary water system.
WE 5/28/21 Project Update:
1.) The contractor completed final excavation work and sub base preparation to install 8'x16' Nutrient Separating Baffle Box Stormwater Treatment Vault in Meriline Avenue.
2.) The contractor mobilized a crane to the project site and installed the Nutrient Separating Baffle Box.
3.) The contractor began backfilling the baffle box.
4.) Thirsty Turf, a subcontractor for DDI Construction, continues to set up the project's temporary water system.
Click the link below to watch a video showing how the Nutrient Separating Baffle Box System works to remove pollution from stormwater.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Upcoming Work WE 6/4/21
1.) The contractor will continue to backfill around the Nutrient Separating Baffle Box in Meriline Avenue and start to clean up the area.
2.) The contractor will connect the baffle box to the previously installed 42" storm drain system.
3.) Pavement saw cutting will continue in Brighton Avenue.
4.) Thirsty Turf will complete work on the temporary water system.
Utility Work in Brighton Avenue Set to begin on Monday, May 17th
PORTLAND, Maine -- Beginning Monday, May 17, 2021, The City’s contractor, DDI Construction, will begin work in Brighton Avenue between Rand Road and Capisic Street as part of the Brighton Avenue Sewer Separation Project. Motorists should expect delays when driving through the work zone and are encouraged to seek alternate routes around the project area. Please watch out for signage and drive slowly through the work zone. Once work moves into Brighton Avenue, it is scheduled to last for the duration of the summer. For more information about the project please visit the project website at https://www.portlandmaine.gov/2465/Brighton-Avenue-Sewer-Separation-Project.
IMPORTANT INFO FOR MOTORISTS: Brighton Avenue will be reduced to one lane in either direction between the hours of 9am and 3:00pm to allow the contractor to complete the work. The contractor will be required to maintain two lanes of traffic in the inbound direction during the morning commute (7am-9am) and two lanes of traffic in the outbound direction during the afternoon/evening commute (3:00pm to 6pm). Access to local businesses and residential streets will be maintained during the project.
SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTE, IF POSSIBLE, TO AVOID DELAYS
Motorists are urged, if possible, to seek alternate routes into and around this area during this time period.
WE 5/14/21 Project Update:
1.) The contractor installed an 8 foot diameter drain manhole in Rowe Avenue.
2.) The contractor installed 26 feet of 42" storm drain in Rowe Avenue.
3.) The contractor offset two residential water services in preparation for 42" storm drain installation in Rowe Avenue.
Upcoming Work WE 5/21/21
1.) The contractor will be setting up traffic controls on Monday 5/17 in Brighton Avenue and will begin saw cutting pavement in preparation for upcoming utility work. Work in Brighton Avenue will continue for a remainder of the project.
2.) The contractor will have a subcontractor on site to begin setting up the project's temporary water system. You will be contacted by PWD if your home is scheduled to receive temporary water during the project.
3.) Storm drain work will continue in Rowe Avenue towards Brighton Avenue.
WE 4/16/21 Project Update:
- PWD cut In Valves installed in Rowe Avenue and Dorset Street in preparation for the temporary water system.
- Erosion and sediment control devices installed within the project area.
- Tree clearing at the end of Meriline completed for storm drain outfall work.
- Rip Rap energy dissipation pad installed at the location 42" storm drain outfall
- 20 LF of 42" storm drain outfall pipe installed at the end of Meriline.
- PWD cut in valves to be installed in Warwick Street and Lomond street.
- 42" storm drain work continues in Meriline Avenue working towards Rowe Avenue.
WE 4/2/21 Project Update:
DDI construction began to mobilize and bring materials and equipment to the site.
The first project weekly field meeting was held on site.
Utility test pits were completed on Lomond Street.
Upcoming Project Work WE 4/9/21:
The contractor will begin to install PWD water main cut in valves in Rowe Avenue (4/5/21) and Dorset Street (4/7/21) in preparation of setting up the project's temporary water system. The temporary water system is required to be able to replace the existing water mains in the project area.
The contractor will also begin to install a riprap scour protection pad in preparation for the installation of the 42" storm drain outfall pipe at the end of Meriline Avenue.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
- New 10” – 42” storm drain will be installed within the following streets
- Brighton Avenue (Dorset to Lomond Street)
- Rowe Avenue (Meriline to Brighton)
- Lomond Street
- Meriline Avenue (Rowe Avenue to Wetland)
- Sections of the existing combined sewer system in Brighton Avenue will also be replaced as part of the project.
- In total the project will construct 2,100 linear ft of new storm drain and new sewer main
- A 10'x16' Nutrient Separating Concrete Baffle Box will be installed in Meriline Avenue to provide stormwater treatment for the new separated system.
- This project is a joint venture with the Portland Water District. The District will be renewing it's water main in Brighton as part of the project. Approximately 1,500 Linear Feet of water main will be installed as part of the project.
- New ADA compliant ramps/crosswalks will be installed at the Brighton/Warwick Rowe intersection and the Brighton-Dorset intersection.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE PROJECT
- Noise
- Large equipment and machines moving through the area creating vibrations
- Traffic disruptions, backups, moving work-zone, slower traffic in Brighton Avenue
- Temporary disruptions to driveways, water, sewer lines (contractor must provide notification)
- Temporary water lines will be installed running across yards and connecting to houses. (PWD will notify you if you are affected by this)
- Dust - contractor required to control dust but it will still get dusty at times
- Professional interactions with contractor (contact one of the people listed below, if this doesn’t happen)
SEQUENCING OF PROJECT - Updated 4/22/2021
- Start of construction late March - early April 2021
- April 2021: Storm Drain Installation in Meriline Avenue and Rowe Avenue, Installation of stormwater treatment vault in Meriline, PWD Cut in valves.
- May 2021-July 2021: Storm Drain and Water Main Installations in Brighton Avenue between Devon and Lomond Street.
- August 2021: ADA Ramp Work and Trench Pavement Restorations.
- September 2021: Final project clean up.
- Spring 2022: Final trench pavement repairs.