City of Bloomington Utilities to Continue West Second Street Modernization and Safety Improvements

~ Bloomington, IN- The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has announced that they will be continuing their infrastructure upgrades as part of the West Second Street Modernization and Safety Improvements Project. This project aims to improve the overall safety and reliability of the city's utilities.

The CBU will be focusing on essential water infrastructure relocations and service connections along West Second Street in order to support future roadway improvements and strengthen long-term utility reliability. This work will be carried out in multiple phases, with some activities scheduled to take place overnight in order to minimize disruption for nearby residents, businesses, and medical offices.

The first phase of this project is set to begin on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. During this time, West Second Street will be closed from South Walker Street to South Rogers Street as the CBU performs a water main relocation and service line connections. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, March 20 at 8 a.m.

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Phase two will begin on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m., with West Second Street being closed from the intersection of South Walker Street to South Rogers Street. This phase will involve further water main and service line connections and is anticipated to continue through Friday, March 27 at 8 a.m. Crews will return on Saturday, March 28 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. to complete the remainder of the work for this phase with the same traffic restrictions in place.

The final phase, which is set to begin on Wednesday, April 1 at 5 a.m., will see West Second Street closed from South Walker Street to South Euclid Avenue as well as South Walker Street from the intersection of West Second Street to West First Street. This phase will involve completing a water main relocation and additional service connections and is expected to be completed by 6 p.m.

Throughout each phase of this project, the CBU staff will work closely with local traffic to maintain access to businesses and driveways whenever possible. While minor service disruptions are expected, no Boil Water Advisories are anticipated.

However, as with all construction projects, this schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions, field conditions, and the results of water line testing. The CBU assures the community that these improvements are necessary to support the upcoming roadway modernization project and ensure reliable water service for all residents.

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