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John Street paving set for today
The Town’s paving contractor, Lazaro Paving Corp., will pave John Street today, Friday, October 2, starting at 7:00 am, weather permitting.
Water line work to close Town Forest parking lot starting Wednesday
Work in the Town Forest parking area is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 16, and will close Lot 5 for approximately three days while crews complete the project.
Overnight closure and detour set for Lowell Street (Route 129) over I-93 on August 9
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will fully close Lowell Street, Route 129, over I-93 between the I-93 southbound and northbound ramps overnight on Sunday, August 9.
High Street closure planned for construction, July 14-17
High Street will be closed from Washington Street to Woburn Street from Tuesday, July 14, to Friday, July 17, for construction, including overnight work on Thursday, July 16.
Chute Street to close as part of downtown improvements project
The southern half of Chute Street will be closed for utility work in the coming weeks, including the replacement of a water main found to be in poor condition, the town announced.
Franklin Street to close June 15 between Main and Haverhill Streets
Motorists and pedestrians should plan for delays and detours during the temporary closure from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Chute Street temporarily closed for High Street Improvement Project
The Town of Reading is advising abutters, residents, businesses, and travelers that Chute Street will be temporarily closed as part of ongoing construction associated with the High Street Improvement Project.