Water main work detours Main Street Friday
Wakefield announced that water main work will continue on Friday, Oct. 30, detouring both lanes of Main Street between Sweetser Street and Lawrence Avenue, with parking restricted from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Town of Wakefield announced that water main work will continue on Main Street on Friday, Oct. 30, focusing on the stretch between Sweetser Street and Lawrence Avenue.
Both lanes of Main Street will be detoured during this phase of construction, and the town is advising drivers to allow extra time if their commute passes through the area. Parking will be restricted on Main Street in and around the work site from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The project includes replacing the water main, updating service connections, installing new gates and hydrants, and completing roadway patching and site cleanup afterward.
Residents can find more information on the Public Works project portal. Questions about the work can be directed to the Public Works Engineering Division at 781-246-6308.
Source: Town of Wakefield announcement, October 30, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.
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