UPDATE: Fitchburg’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has just announced significant road construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of January 12, 2026. Residents are urged to prepare for traffic disruptions and detours affecting multiple locations throughout the city.
Starting this week, the River Street Bridge will experience a major detour as the contractor Northern Construction implements southbound traffic reroutes. All southbound vehicles will be redirected to West Street, while northbound traffic will continue to flow without interruption.
In addition, Newton Place will be closed to traffic from Main Street to Boulder Drive from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Residents should be prepared for road closures, traffic delays, and detours during this time.
The DPW is also commencing a vital combination Sanitary Sewer/Storm Drain Separation Project. This project will involve no parking in construction zones on Essex Street, Simonds Street, Marshall Street, Marshall Drive, and Omena Place as new drainage systems are installed.
Meanwhile, Main Street will see improvements to the water main, which may cause temporary service interruptions for nearby properties. The contractor MIG is finishing work on Boulder Drive and will soon begin preliminary tasks for a new sanitary sewer system. Expect minor traffic impacts from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Additionally, the DPW will conduct citywide pothole repairs and crucial stormwater maintenance to prevent flooding from blocked catch basins. Repairs on water gate boxes will also be carried out at various locations across the city.
Hydrant maintenance is scheduled throughout Fitchburg, with specific focus on exercising and maintaining water gate valves in the Main Street area, including all side streets.
Residents are encouraged to use the SeeClickFix platform to report maintenance requests or concerns regarding potholes, sidewalks, signage, lighting, and more. For immediate requests, including weather-related emergencies such as snow, wind, ice, flooding, or sewage backups, contact the DPW dispatcher at 978-829-1900.
Stay updated and share this information with fellow residents to ensure everyone is aware of these critical developments affecting Fitchburg’s roadways.
