Roadway Construction: Albion Street In Town Of Wakefield

Press release from the Town of Wakefield:

January 21, 2021

The Town of Wakefield’s contractor, J. Marchese & Sons, Inc., will begin construction of a drainage system along Albion Street as part of the Albion Street Improvements project. The contractor will maintain access to businesses throughout the duration of the project, for pedestrians as well as vehicular entrances, to the maximum extent possible while facilitating construction activities. Please proceed with caution through the work zone.

This project includes the reconstruction of sidewalks along both sides of Albion Street between Foster Street and North Avenue, new ADA-complaint curb ramps, the installation of sidewalk bump-outs at crosswalk locations to improve pedestrian crossing safety, landscaped areas, and electrical infrastructure improvements. The work is generally located between Main Street and North Avenue. The majority of proposed immediate work will be located within the roadway, however, some construction will require the closure of portions of the sidewalk and detours around the work area.

After the drainage work is completed, the contractor will begin electrical infrastructure upgrades. The final phase of the project will include sidewalk reconstruction and landscaped areas and is expected to take place in Spring 2021.

We appreciate your cooperation and will move through this project as quickly and efficiently as possible. Further notification and schedule updates will be provided as the project progresses. Should you have any questions, please contact Tim Wilson in the Wakefield DPW's Engineering Division at 781-246-6308.

This press release was produced by the Town of Wakefield. The views expressed here are the author’s own.