National Grid Working on Myrtle Avenue

Mon, Mar 24th, 2014

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In preparation for the construction of Myrtle Plaza, National Grid will be on Myrtle Avenue for 1-2 months laying new gas pipes.

The existing gas main under the roadway is too close to the sewer and water mains.  Before reconstructing the water systems, the gas main has to be moved.  National Grid will therefore lay gas pipes under the sidewalk, on the north and south side of Myrtle, between Hall and Classon.

The construction will temporarily impact vehicular and pedestrian access and create noise.  Sidewalk width will be reduced, crosswalks closed, parking removed.  At times, a travel lane may need to be removed.  Fortunately, the construction at each individual location will be short-lived.  After gas lines are laid, asphalt is used to temporarily cover the trench, before being replaced with concrete.  Then, a different team from National Grid will work with each property owner and business owner to create hookups to the new line.

National Grid cannot provide an exact schedule.  However, on the north side they plan on working east, from Hall Street to Emerson Place.