Charter Street project to start this week

The construction project on Charter Street between Linden Drive and University Avenue is expected to get underway this week. Motorists, motorcyclists, moped drivers and bicyclists should look for traffic control measures and be prepared to use alternate routes.

The roadway was scheduled to close Nov. 24 so that crews could begin installing domestic water lines, and electric and signal manholes.

Once the project begins, no southbound traffic will be allowed during work hours , with the exception of buses, emergency vehicles, and delivery, maintenance and construction vehicles. Work hours generally are from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but can vary from day to day. Commuters and visitors are advised to use Park Street or Henry Mall to exit the campus during that period.

When construction work ends each day, the street will be opened to all southbound traffic.

All northbound Charter Street traffic will be detoured to Babcock Drive for the duration of the project. Bicyclists are asked to take the posted detour or walk their bikes on the sidewalks provided. There will also be times when pedestrians will be redirected around the construction area.

This phase of the construction will continue into “March.”