Utility road work by the Town of Friday Harbor begins in February

The town is currently advertising for bids to make these repairs. Work is anticipated to last approximately six to eight weeks provided that there are no significant delays due to weather.

December 28, 2015 6:51 pm

– Submitted by Wayne Haefele, Public Works Director

The Town of Friday Harbor is notifying residents and businesses that the water, sewer and storm mains under Spring Street between Second Street and Argyle Avenue will be replaced between Feb. 1 and the end of March.

This will be the third and final phase of the utility replacements under Spring Street. The town intends to correct all known deficiencies so they will not have to reopen this portion of roadway in the foreseeable future.

The town is currently advertising for bids to make these repairs. Work is anticipated to last approximately six to eight weeks provided that there are no significant delays due to weather.

Construction is currently planned to occur at night between the hours of 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. the first three weeks. The area will usually be cleaned and parking reestablished daily so that business is disrupted as little as possible. Expect noise associated with the operation of equipment.

The town is sensitive to the business community and has scheduled work to start on Sunday through Thursday nights except the holiday weekends of Valentine’s and President’s Day where there will be no work.

After the third week of work, evening work should be complete and daytime construction will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for the duration of the project. Expect random street closures and detouring of vehicles.

Additional storm water protections, managed by the town, will restrict muddy water from entering storm drains. Due to the timing of the project and possible freezing conditions, a temporary surface may be installed to patch the existing asphalt after linework is completed. Final paving of the project area will occur in the spring to ensure the highest quality surface.

A project manager will be on‐site at all times to address any issues or concerns. Additionally, you may contact the Town Public Works Department at 378‐2154 with any questions or comments regarding these improvements.