The City of Watertown will begin the 2024 Miscellaneous Drainage Project on Monday, September 23, 2024. The work is expected to be completed by October 31, 2024, weather permitting and barring any delays.
This project involves the reconstruction of roadway surfacing, curb and gutter, and the replacement of culverts at three locations: Sunset Drive, Seventh Street NE between 14th Avenue NE and 16th Avenue NE, and Ninth Avenue NE between Fifth Street NE and Sixth Street NE.
On Sunset Drive, the work will be completed in two phases to minimize disruption. A bypass will always be available, ensuring that residents can access their homes during construction. Seventh Street NE will be closed temporarily, after which one lane will reopen for through traffic. Detour signs will be in place while the road is closed. The section of Ninth Avenue NE between Fifth Street NE and Sixth Street NE will be fully closed, with a detour route provided for motorists.
Drivers are urged to use caution in the construction zones, follow all traffic signs, and heed the instructions of flaggers. Please avoid parking on the streets in work areas. Residences and businesses in the affected areas will generally remain accessible throughout the project.
For more information or questions, please contact the City of Watertown Engineering Division at 605-882-6202.