Salem, Mass., begins sewer and water infrastructure upgrades across downtown

 

(UI) — Crews have begun a series of sewer, water, and drainage upgrades throughout downtown Salem, backed by funding from the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund, Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced this week.

The city plans to complete several infrastructure improvements between now and June 30, aimed at modernizing aging systems and reducing flood risk. Work includes sewer pipe repairs, water valve replacements, and stormwater drainage upgrades at multiple intersections and thoroughfares.

This week, construction crews began repairing a sewer pipe and reconstruct a manhole at the intersection of Washington and Federal streets. Next week, the crews will make upgrades to sewer and drain piping along New Derby Street and Klopp Alley.

In early June, work shifts to Bridge Street for a brief two- to three-day project to replace SESED covers. Around June 9, water valve replacements will take place at North and Federal streets, along with work in the grass area between the Bridge Street off-ramp and North Street. That phase will require both day and night work, including two nighttime water shutdowns.

Additional five-day sewer and drain upgrades are scheduled for Hawthorne Boulevard and Charter Street, as well as Washington Street at Lafayette, beginning the weeks of June 9 and June 16, respectively.

“All of these upgrades are important to improving the long-term resilience and reliability of our infrastructure,” Pangallo said. “We appreciate the public’s patience as these critical projects are completed.”

The city said residents will be notified in advance if water service disruptions are expected.

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