According to the latest July/August 2010 DDC newsletter (PDF format), a 12″ distribution water main installation was completed as of June 2010 on Washington Street. However, yesterday, construction crews began blocking off one lane of Washington Street between York and Front Streets to begin digging through the Belgian blocks. We contacted the Community Construction Liaison who provided this update:
“The contractor is installing the new sewer on Washington St. between York St and Front St. This work will take about three weeks to complete, then the roadway will be a two way again. Other work remaining will be to restore the roadway and re-install the cobble stones later down the road.”
Looks like a mid-September completion date on the block if all goes well. We received several emails from residents who are concerned with the length of time that Washington Street (and Water Street) will be under construction. It’s important to note that businesses will stay open, so be sure to support them when possible.
Previously:
{Construction Around Dumbo Through 2011+, 10May2010}
{Notice: Cars Parked on Dock Street, 12Apr2010}
{Water Street Reconstruction Update (Mar/Apr 2010), 10Mar2010}
{Water/Washington St Reconstruction Project Update, 03Dec2009}
{Belgian Block Reconstruction to Begin, 04May2009}
Any idea of what's going on with the ConEd cabling around 55 Washington? Initially I was told it was temporary because of the transformer fire they'd had in Water street but that was close to eight weeks ago.
Any idea of what's going on with the ConEd cabling around 55 Washington? Initially I was told it was temporary because of the transformer fire they'd had in Water street but that was close to eight weeks ago.
It has been 3 weeks! it is SO noisy- I live at 65 Washington and wake up at 7 AM to beeping and drilling all day.
Just wanted to know if they are actually going to replace the cobblestone? That was my biggest concern.
They plan on restoring the Belgian blocks.
It has been 3 weeks! it is SO noisy- I live at 65 Washington and wake up at 7 AM to beeping and drilling all day.
Just wanted to know if they are actually going to replace the cobblestone? That was my biggest concern.
They plan on restoring the Belgian blocks.
They plan on restoring the Belgian blocks.
They plan on restoring the Belgian blocks.
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Hi! Do you have an update on when the construction should be completed? I know the original ltimeline was suppose to be 3 weeks but it has certainly been longer than that.
Waiting for a reply from the Community Liaison…
Hi! Do you have an update on when the construction should be completed? I know the original ltimeline was suppose to be 3 weeks but it has certainly been longer than that.
Waiting for a reply from the Community Liaison…
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