Framingham DPW facility, located at 100 Western Ave.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works is holding an open house with a touch-a-truck event on Saturday, May 20th, 2023.
The free public event is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 100 Western Avenue. Attendees can get up close and personal with the DPW vehicles that keep our city running smoothly.
There will be painting and coloring, sandbox activities, games, and demonstrations during the open house. There will also be light refreshments and snacks, as well as giveaways.
Drivers are alerted to be prepared to stop as work continues on many roads in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of September 12th through the 18th, 2021.
Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.
Blackberry Lane Sewer Pump Station – Punch-list items. Expect minor delays.
Be prepared to stop, or find alternate routes as Public Works projects continues on many roads in Framingham, MA.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of July 18th-24th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.
Arlington Street Water and Sewer Improvements Design Work – contractor will conduct soil explorations on Alexander, Summit, and Eames Street. Expect minor delays at times.
Be prepared to stop or take a detour as construction continues on many roads in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of July 4th-10th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.
Blackberry Lane Sewer Pump Station – Pump station work continues. Blackberry Lane at Millwood Street will be closed to through traffic during work hours and a detour will be in effect. Please seek an alternate route.
Drivers are alerted to Be Prepared To Stop, (and wait), as construction continues on many roads in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of May 9th – May 15th, 2021. Please note: Construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.
Edgell Road Gas Main Replacement – Eversource gas will continue replacing gas main on Edgell Road between the Nobscot intersection and Donovan Drive. Expect moderate delays. Lane shifts and/or a one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works will begin its spring curbside brush and leaf collection at the end of April.
Leaves will be collected first, April 26-30, and brush will be picked up May 3-7 on residents’ regularly scheduled trash/recycling collection days during those weeks.
Plan ahead for delays and be prepared to stop as Framingham infrastructure projects are being finished before winter sets in.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The City of Framingham has released the following traffic alerts for the week of November 22nd – 28th, 2020, (note: construction schedules are weather permitting and are subject to change).
Cedar Street – Gas Main Relay – Eversource Gas will continue installing gas service lines on Cedar Street. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect. Expect minor delays.
Plan ahead for delays and be prepared to stop as many Framingham roadway projects are being finished before winter sets in.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Public Works Department has released the following list of scheduled construction and traffic alerts for the week of November 9th through the 16th, 2019. Please note, construction schedules are weather permitting and are subject to change.
Arlington Street Water Work, Saturday, November 9, 2019, 8 AM 4 PM — the Water Division will install a new water service at the intersection of Arlington Street and Irving Street. Arlington Street (between Irving Street and South Street) will be closed to through traffic. A detour will be in effect. Please seek an alternate route.
Beacon Street & Summer Street, Sidewalk & Road Improvements — crews will continue to adjust driveway aprons and address punch-list items. A two-way and/or one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect, expect delays at times.
Beaver Street Bridge — Utility companies will continue re-locating overhead wires on Beaver Street. Two-way and/or one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect. Expect minor delays.
Central Street (between Edgell Rd. and Purchase St.), Central Street Water & Sewer Design Project — a city-hired contractor will continue conducting soil tests and surveying. A two-way and/or one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect, expect minor delays.
Garvey Road, Sewer Pump Station Design Project — a city-hired contractor will begin conducting soil tests and surveying. A two-way and/or one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect, expect minor delays.
Harrison Street, Gas Main Relay (Eversource Gas) — Eversource Gas will continue installing gas main on Harrison Street. Expect minor delays.
Hollis Street (near a portion of Bates Rd. Ext. Thayer St. & Andrews St.), Hollis Street Water Main Project — a city-hired contractor will continue installing water main. Expect minor interruptions at times.
“Hospital Streets”, ( Learned, Evergreen, Thurber, and Myrtle Streets), Sidewalk & Road Improvements — crews will continue to excavate, prep, and pour concrete sidewalks. Also, begin raising utility castings in preparation for final paving. A traffic management plan will be in effect. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times. Police details will be on-site to facilitate vehicle and pedestrian traffic, as well as hospital deliveries. Please seek an alternate route.
Jodie Road, Gas Main Relay (Eversource Gas) — Eversource Gas will continue installing gas main on Jodie Road. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect. Expect minor delays at times.
Lincoln Street Gas Main Relay (Eversource Gas), Eversource Gas will continue installing gas main on Lincoln Street. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect. Expect delays at times.
Loker Street Gas Main Relay (Eversource Gas), Eversource Gas will continue installing gas main on Loker Street and Howe Street. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect. Expect minor delays at times.
Salem End Road, Bridge Rehabilitation project — Bridge rehabilitation continues. Expect minor delays.
Street Sweeping Area B — The Highway Division will street sweep Area B on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. NO PARKING will be allowed from 9 AM to Noon. Vehicles parked on the street will be ticketed and towed. The following streets will be swept during this operation: Avon Street, Bethany Road (#4-56), Bridges Street, Bridges Street Extension, Cedar Street, Charles Street, Claflin Street, Clifford Street, Coburn Street, Cypress Street, Hayes Street, Highland Street, Hilton Street, Mellon Street, Naples Street, Pine Street, Saucier Street, Waverly Court and Winthrop Street.
Union Ave. (Between Beech St. & Proctor St.) Utilities work — a city-hired contractor will begin preparing the road for paving (between Beech Street and Proctor Street). Expect delays at times. Periodic closures of the following side streets may include: Henry St., Lexington St., Proctor St., Pearl St., Sanger St., and William Welch Way. Side street closures may be in effect during working hours, 7 AM 3:30 PM. A detour on Union Ave. will be in effect. Please reference the detour information below.
Union Ave. Detour Information: Starting the week of November 11, 2019, the following detour plan will be in effect 24 hours a day, Monday Friday.
Union Ave. Southbound traffic will be detoured down Lincoln Street to Concord Street back onto Union Ave.
Northbound travel only on Union between Proctor Street and Lincoln Street.
Worcester Road Eastbound (Route 9 East) — Water & Sewer Improvements, Night work: Sunday (night) Friday (morning), 9 PM to 5 AM, Crews will continue to install water and sewer main. Construction will occur between 328 to 150 Worcester Road. The right lane on Rt. 9 East will be closed to traffic during working hours. Please use caution if you are traveling through the area.
Worcester Road, near I-90, 9/90 Water Improvements Design Project, Night work: Tuesday, 11/12/19 (night) Wednesday, 11/13/19 (morning), 9 PM to 5 AM, If necessary, Wednesday, 11/13/19(night) Thursday, 11/14/19 (morning), 9 PM to 5 AM, A city-hired contractor will conduct soil tests on Tuesday night for the design of an upcoming water project. This work will take place between 1800 to 1626 Worcester Road (near the I-90 turnpike ramps). The right lane on Rt. 9 East will be closed to traffic during working hours. Please use caution if you are traveling through the area.
Click image above to download a printable (.PDF) copy of the 2013 Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day flyer.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham has announced the details of the 2013 “Household Hazardous Waste Day” which will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013, at McCarthy Elementary, 8 Flagg Drive from 9:00am – 1:00pm, (with NO late arrivals!)
The recycling and disposal program is open to Framingham residents only, (who must show Framingham license). There is no cost for residents to participate.
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
From your house: Aerosol paint cans • Ammonia • Bleaches • Chemistry sets • Cleaners (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Work on several major roadway, water, sewer and bridge projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, July 1st – July 5th, 2013).
The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works, Highway Division and Capital Projects offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.
The email traffic advisory for the week of July 1st through July 5th, 2013 lists the following projects and advises motorists to expect detours or delays while traveling in these areas: (more…)
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