Welcome to the S. Burdick Street Project!
South Burdick is your street and it’s an important gateway to downtown, as well as the Edison and Vine Neighborhoods. Street construction...
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S. Burdick Street Water Main Improvements Project
Two year construction project - 2026-2027
The S. Burdick Street Construction Project is committed to enhancing our water supply through essential upgrades and community transparency.
General Information:
The project will replace and consolidate existing water mains with a new 24 and 16-inch transmission main along Burdick Street. Currently, this corridor contains a mix of pipe sizes, including 10-, 12-, and 24-inch mains, installed at different times. The project will standardize pipe sizing, consolidate multiple mains where possible, and improve the system’s ability to transmit water efficiently through this key north–south corridor.
In addition to water main improvements, targeted sanitary sewer work will be completed as part of this project. Sanitary sewer two-way cleanouts will be installed at individual properties along the corridor. These cleanouts provide an accessible connection point to the sewer lateral, making it faster, easier, and less disruptive to maintain or service sanitary sewer lines in the future.
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Replaces aging and inconsistent water main infrastructure
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Consolidates multiple pipe sizes into a 24 and 16-inch transmission system
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Improves long-term reliability and capacity of the water distribution network
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Reduces future maintenance needs along Burdick Street
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Prepares sewer infrastructure for future capacity upgrades
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Adds two-way sewer cleanouts to reduce impacts of future maintenance work
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Reduces the need for future roadway disruptions
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Update any sidewalk ramps that do not meet ADA requirements
Summer 2026 South Burdick Project Area
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Emerson Street north to Stockbridge Avenue
This Summer Project elements
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Project is new water main installed with water service upgrades
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Led services from the main to the meter will be replaced
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Access to the properties will be maintained with gravel approaches to driveways.
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Properties with access to side streets are asked to access their driveways through the side street
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The work may require temporary shut off of water or a boil water advisory. Notifications will be provided via door hanger 48 hours in advanced and given to property owners/individuals who provide contact information.
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Update any sidewalk ramps that do not meet ADA requirements
The Project Timeline:
This summer the original plans for construction were modified and this year only Phase 1.1 will be implemented. The other phases will be extended to 2027 and beyond.
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Our Construction Initiative
This city initiative is focused on replacing outdated water mains, enhancing supply, and meeting community demands, with regular updates for residents. Our dedicated team is committed to transparency and timely completion.
South Burdick is your street and it’s an important gateway to downtown, as well as the Edison and Vine Neighborhoods. Street construction is part of how we maintain our city, neighborhoods, and our places where we work, live and play. The water main along S. Burdick needs to be replaced, beginning in 2026.
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