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Posted on: July 29, 2025 | Last Modified on: August 13, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Delay- Eversource Gas Line Replacement, Summer Street, Waltham Street & Powder Mill Road

The Town of Maynard has been informed that Eversource Gas’s previously proposed work on Summer Street, Waltham Street & Powder Mill Road has been delayed.

At this time, the Town has been informed that on or around September 1 to September 15, 2025, Eversource Gas will be actively replacing an aged existing gas line on sections of Summer Street, Waltham Street & Powder Mill Road for the next approximate 5 months. 

Most sections of Summer Street, Waltham Street & Powder Mill Road are not expected to be detoured, and one lane of alternating traffic will be maintained under Police Control at all times. If a temporary detour is required, it is expected during nighttime work operations when less traffic is expected on the roadways. Any Detours will be signed and maintained under Police Control at all times.

The Phases of the proposed work are listed below along with the approximate timeframe IN WEEKS for each Phase of the proposed work:

  • Phase 1Daytime Work between #48 and #43 Summer Street and at the Summer Street/Brooks/Maple Street intersection – Approximately 6 weeks
  • Phase 2Daytime Work between #43 and #1 Summer Street – Approximately 4 weeks
  • Phase 3Nighttime Work between #1 Summer Street and the Main Street Bridge near McDonalds – Approximately 3 weeks
  • Phase 4Nighttime Work between the Main Street Bridge near McDonalds and #1 PowderMill Road – Approximately 3 weeks
  • Phase 5Daytime Work between #1 PowderMill Road and Douglas Avenue – Approximately 2 weeks

If you have any questions, please contact the Maynard DPW at (978) 897-1317 or via email at DPW@townofmaynard.net.

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