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Center Infrastructure Improvement Project Newsletter

Plan Ahead: Construction & Community Updates

Center Infrastructure Project on LaSalle Road

On Wednesday, November 12, crews will be on-site to paint temporary parking spaces, crosswalks, and the center line starting at 6:00 AM working from Farmington Avenue to Ellsworth Road.

• Parking on the west side of LaSalle Road will be temporarily closed.
• Parking on the east side of LaSalle Road, from the midblock crosswalk to Ellsworth, will be temporarily closed.
• Parking spaces will be re-opened once the paint has dried. 
• The work is expected to be completed by 12:00 PM

Note to Business Owners: Please be on the lookout for communications regarding end-of-season construction activities, as well as planning for next construction season on Farmington Avenue.

MDC Project Update on Farmington Avenue

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC)’s contractor, Paramount Construction is continuing with repairs on the sanitary sewer system at multiple locations along Farmington Avenue from Walden Street to North/South Main Street. This work was expected to be complete this week, however, due to unexpected weather and field conditions has required this project timeline to be extended. A summary of the remaining work is outlined below:

Farmington Avenue (Walden Street to Dale Street) - during this work eastbound traffic will be detoured (Walden St >Brace Rd>North Main St), westbound traffic will be maintained. On street parking will be limited based on the active work area. The remaining repair work on this block is scheduled to be completed by end of day on 11/11/2025.

Farmington Avenue (North/South Main Street to LaSalle Road) - work will occur on the north side of the street, generally located within the on-street parking area. Traffic will be maintained in both directions. There are a total of seven repair locations and each is expected to take one day to complete. The one exception is a repair located in the center of Farmington Avenue near Chase Bank. In order to accommodate this work, eastbound traffic will be detoured on LaSalle Road and westbound traffic will be maintained. I would expect this work to be completed in one day. The mainline sewer repair work in this section is scheduled to be completed by 11/21/2025 (weather dependent).

The MDC's contractor will be working hard this week and next in an effort to complete the necessary sanitary sewer repairs before the busy holiday week and kick-off to the holiday season. They expect to be completed by Friday, November 21st, barring any unforeseen issues.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact:

Randy Ross, Construction Inspection Supervisor

(860) 209-1318

rross@themdc.com

Two-Week Look Ahead

November 10 – November 14

Along LaSalle

• Line striping will be painted.
• Installation of light poles and electrical work continues.
• Landscaping crews will continue planting shrubs and adding mulch.
• Tree pit drainage covers will be installed.

Phase 3B

• Grading and pouring of sidewalks and driveways will continue.

November 17 - November 21

• Crews will wrap up remaining work.
• The site will be cleaned up and prepared for the holiday break.

Project Progess

Construction activity along LaSalle Road is moving along on schedule.

• Trees have been delivered and planted.
• Paving was completed last week from Arapahoe to Ellsworth.
• Light poles and safety features are being installed and should be fully operational this week.
• Sidewalks and driveways continue to be poured.

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If you need additional copies of outreach materials, such as window signs, or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at CenterConstruction@westhartfordct.gov — we’re happy to assist.

As construction progresses, we're working to maximize on-street parking for customers and visitors. To help, we encourage employees to use alternative parking options, including the Town Center Parking Garage, which offers reduced rates for retail and restaurant employees working in the Center.

The Town Center Garage rates are far lower than other options! The rates are $4.50 for up to an 8.5-hour shift and $7 for anything over 8.5 hours.

For more info, contact Kristen Gorski, Economic Development Manager, at kristen.gorski@westhartfordct.gov..

Stay Informed and Ahead of the Curve

For the latest updates and important information about the project, visit our project webpage. It’s your go-to resource for all the news, timelines, and tools to help your business navigate the construction period smoothly.

Have questions or feedback? We’re here to help—email us at CenterConstruction@westhartfordct.gov