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Center Infrastructure Improvement Project Newsletter

Two-Week Look Ahead Schedule

As work continues in West Hartford Center, the following construction activities are anticipated along Farmington Avenue over the next two weeks.

Week of May 4 – May 8

Phase 2

• Installing construction fencing along the Phase 2 area. The construction fence will be placed around the active work zone and adjusted as work progresses.
• Removing sidewalk pavers, roadway surface, and curb.
• Removing tree stumps.
• Installing soil cells, which support future tree growth and help improve sidewalk conditions.
• Installing handholes and underground electrical conduits.

Phase 3

• Fine grading sidewalks and resetting utility structures to grade.
• Installing and backfilling drainage on Dale Street, weather and field conditions permitting.
• Dale Street may be temporarily closed at times during the day while drainage work is taking place. Access will be managed as work progresses.
• A&J will be Installing curb and beginning concrete sidewalk forming and pouring.
• ETC will be on-site for electrical conduit work, as needed.

Week of May 11 – 15

Phase 2

• Installing construction fencing along the Phase 2 area. The construction fence will be placed around the active work zone and adjusted as work progresses.
• Removing sidewalk pavers, roadway surface, curb, and additional sidewalk materials.
• Removing tree stumps.
• Installing soil cells.
• Installing handholes and underground electrical conduits.

Please note: The bus stop at Farmington and Main Street will be temporarily relocated to the west, near the mid-block crosswalk during this phase of construction.


Phase 3

• Fine grading sidewalks.
• Installing granite curb.
• Removing storefront pavers, anticipated toward the end of the week.
• A&J will be Installing curb and pouring concrete sidewalks in front of storefronts, anticipated toward the end of the week.
• Outreach will notify the Businesses the exact date of concrete pouring schedule as soon as possible.
• Installing and backfilling drainage on Dale Street, weather and field conditions permitting.
• Dale Street may be temporarily closed at times during the day while drainage work is taking place. Access will be managed as work progresses.
• ETC will be on-site for electrical conduit work, as needed.

Please note: All construction activities are weather dependent and subject to change based on field conditions.

View the updated project phasing plan here to see when construction is expected in each section of Farmington Avenue.

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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 information, 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