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Those who live near or frequent downtown Livermore may have noticed new construction being conducted by California Water Service (Cal Water).
According to a statement from the agency, crews began work last week on a water infrastructure upgrade that aims to improve water supply reliability and fire protection downtown.
The project will include installation of about 800 feet of new water main and the replacement of individual service lines to connect customers to the new main.
"This infrastructure improvement project will help Cal Water maintain a reliable water supply for both everyday and emergency needs, while also preventing water loss from aging pipes," said John Freeman, Livermore district manager. "We thank all of our businesses, patrons, and motorists downtown for their patience as we make these upgrades that will last for decades to come."
The work is taking place at three locations:
* 2nd Street, between K and L streets
* South J Street, between 1st and 2nd streets
* South K Street, between 1st and 3rd street
The construction is projected to be completed in June, with work scheduled during two timeframes each day — Mondays through Thursdays — during the initial phase requiring the most construction in an effort to minimize the impact on residents and businesses.
Construction that causes more noise, like potholing and saw-cutting, will be completed during the day from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Digging, pipe installation and service tie-ins will take place at night between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Pedestrian access to businesses will be available at all times, officials said.
Additionally, Cal Water will display "No Parking" signs 72 hours in advance of any parking areas that need to be cleared for construction. In an effort to minimize traffic delays and disruption, streets will be open to traffic whenever possible, according to Cal Water. The agency also said there will be no impact on the Thursday night Farmers Market — which kicked off on April 13 at Carnegie Park and continues every Thursday until October, according to the Livermore Farmers Market website.
In addition to the current project, Cal Water recently completed replacing 2,470 feet of 6-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch water main along Locust Street, from O to K streets, and along P Street, from Pine to Linden streets.
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