Exeter Main Street- Weekly Update-November 8, 2024

The contractor has completed the installation of the watermain, sanitary / storm service stubs, gravel road base and new curb on the west side of Main Street from the bridge to Walper Street. Installation of new sidewalks, concrete boulevards, and final preparation for base asphalt continue south of Thames Road. Please note that asphalt paving has been delayed. Watermain commissioning is underway and gravel road base work continues on the west side of Main Street from Thames Road to Walper Street. Traffic continues to be shifted onto the new asphalt on the east side of Main Street from the bridge to Walper Street. Access to all businesses is being reasonably maintained during construction.

Next week the contractor will complete the final watermain tie-ins / water service connections, and continue installation of sidewalks, concrete boulevards, and fine grading in preparation for paving on the west side of Main Street from the bridge to Thames Road. The contractor will continue the installation of sanitary / storm service stubs, and gravel road base work on the west side of Main Street from Thames Road to Walper Street. All lanes on Thames Road are open and the traffic signals are operating normally. With traffic reduced to one lane in each direction on Main Street, please expect delays and plan accordingly. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.