Current Projects

The project information listed below was updated on July 27th, 2022. Schedules are subject to change as conditions warrant. Click on a project name below for more information. If you have specific questions, please email DPW at dpwinfo@northamptonma.gov. For weekly construction updates and other announcements, please visit DPW's News Flash.

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Damon Road Reconstruction

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Levee Certification

  • Engineering evaluation to establish capital improvement priorities
  • Accreditation that the flood control system meets FEMA requirements for flood protection for updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) under development by FEMA
  • Project awarded to GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
  • Multi-year project
  • Phase 1 complete and supported by $315,000 state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant
  • Phase 2 underway and anticipated to be complete in Summer 2022

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Flood Control Vegetation Management

  • Miscellaneous mechanical vegetation management on the flood control structures to maintain the levees in conformance with US Army Corps of Engineers requirements
  • Contract documents prepared by DPW Engineering, funded by City’s Stormwater & Flood Control Enterprise
  • Project awarded to Cain’s Mechanical LLC
  • Three-year contract
  • Periodic work is ongoing late spring through fall, 2022-2024

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Guardrail Improvements

  • Installation of new guardrails at culvert crossings and steep embankments on Arch Street, Chesterfield Road, Kennedy Road and Sylvester Road
  • Designed by DPW Engineering, funded by Chapter 90
  • Contract awarded to Premier Fence, LLC
  • Construction anticipated in Summer 2022

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Hockanum Road Flood Control Pump Station

  • Phase 1 facility improvements
  • Work includes electrical system upgrades, removal of existing underground fuel storage tanks and replacement with above ground storage tanks and miscellaneous building improvements
  • Designed by Tighe & Bond
  • Contract awarded to Bay State Regional Contractors, Inc.
  • Construction ongoing through 2022 and Spring 2023

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Interstate 91 - Bridges Over US Route 5, B&M Railroad and Hockanum Road

  • Bridge and roadway improvements at Exit 23 (formerly Exit 18)
  • MassDOT project #606552
  • Work includes bridge replacement as noted and roadway & sidewalk improvements at Exit 23 where it meets US Route 5 (Mount Tom Road)
  • Project awarded to J.F. White Contracting Co.
  • Construction began in Summer 2021 and will take several years to complete
  • Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2

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King Street Corridor

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Leonard Street Realignment

  • Roadway construction to reconfigure the intersection of Leonard Street and Haydenville Road (Route 9) to a right angle
  • Design by Tighe & Bond
  • Contract awarded to Ludlow Construction Co., Inc.
  • Work is expected to be completed in Summer 2022
  • Questions about the project should be directed to the Planning & Sustainability Department

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Levee Toe Drain Repairs

  • Repair and improvements to the landside drainage system
  • Design and permitting by Tighe & Bond
  • Contract awarded to Ludlow Construction Co., Inc.
  • Construction initiated Fall 2021 and will be completed in Summer/Fall 2022

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Main Street Redesign

  • Redesign of Main Street from Market/Hawley Streets to West Street
  • MassDOT project #609286
  • Proposed safety and infrastructure improvements including: travel lane realignment, parking reconfiguration, dedicated bike lanes, expanded sidewalks, new traffic signals, stormwater improvements, landscaping, amenities and water and sewer main replacement
  • Primary design by Toole Design; water and sewer design by Tata & Howard
  • Pre-25% public engagement and design considerations are available here: https://arcg.is/0KC90T0
  • 25% design was submitted to MassDOT for review in January 2022
  • 25% Design Public Hearing anticipated in Fall 2022
  • Currently scheduled for bidding on the 2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), supported by federal and state funding
  • Water and sewer design and replacement funded by City's Sewer and Water Enterprises
  • Questions about the project should be directed to the Planning & Sustainability Department

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Main Street - Florence

  • Streetscape improvements at various locations including ADA compliant curb ramps, sidewalk replacement, tree pits, street furniture, curbing and drainage
  • Designed by Berkshire Design Group
  • Contract awarded to Gomes Construction Co
  • Construction anticipated to be complete by Fall 2022
  • Questions about the project should be directed to the Planning & Sustainability Department

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North Elm Street - Northampton High School

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Pavement Markings

  • City wide pavement markings including center lines, edge lines, stop lines, crosswalks, symbols, speed humps and enhanced rail trail crossings
  • Contract documents prepared by DPW Engineering, funded by City reimbursement from Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP)
  • Bids due August 2022
  • Markings are anticipated to be completed by late Fall 2022

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Paving Preservation Contract 2022 - Various Streets

  • Roadway preservation through patching, structure adjustments, chip seal and microsurfacing
  • Streets include: Florence Road (Easthampton town line to Westhampton Road), West Farms Road and Westhampton Road
  • Design by DPW Engineering, funded by City paving bond
  • Contract awarded to Indus, Inc.
  • Construction anticipated to be complete by Fall 2022

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Pleasant Street Reconstruction

  • Roadway reconstruction, drainage, sidewalk and pedestrian & bicycle improvements
  • Lower Pleasant Street: between Hockanum Road and the roundabout at Conz Street
  • Design by Toole Design
  • Contract awarded to Ludlow Construction Co., Inc.
  • Work is expected to be completed by Fall 2022
  • Questions about the project should be directed to the Planning & Sustainability Department

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Ryan and West Whately Reservoirs

  • Dam rehabilitation & spillway improvements
  • Design & permitting ongoing by GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
  • Design & permitting supported by $250,000 Mass EEA grant
  • Construction start anticipated in Summer 2023

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Sewer Rehabilitation & Lining

  • In situ lining of the deep sewer main on South Main Street from Beacon Street to Nonotuck Street
  • Contract documents prepared by DPW Engineering, funded by City’s Sewer Enterprise
  • Contract awarded to Precision Trenchless LLC
  • Construction anticipated to be complete Summer/Fall 2022

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Wastewater Treatment Plant

  • Major electrical & process upgrades
  • Design by Woodard & Curran
  • Construction awarded to R.H. White
  • Supported by Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
  • Construction ongoing with completion anticipated in Summer 2022

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Water System - Leeds High Pressure Area Alterations

  • Water System Improvements along Haydenville Road and River Road
  • Work includes a new pressure reducing valve (PRV) and building for the transmission main and new interconnections to Leonard and East Center Streets
  • Design by Tata & Howard, funded by the City’s Water Enterprise
  • Contract awarded to GEG Construction, Inc.
  • Construction anticipated to be complete Fall 2022

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Winter Street Reconstruction

  • Full depth roadway reconstruction, including water and sewer utilities and sidewalks
  • Designed by DPW Engineering, funded by City paving bond and City’s Water and Sewer Enterprises
  • Bids due July 2022
  • Construction anticipated to be completed by Fall 2023

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