Chicago Avenue Water Main Rehabilitation Project Begins Monday, September 19

Work Anticipated to Be Completed by October 24

The City of Naperville Department of Public Utilities-Water (DPU-W) will begin work on Monday, September 19 on a water main rehabilitation project. This project will take place on Chicago Avenue from Pembroke Road to Charles Street. Traffic patterns will be altered on Chicago Avenue throughout construction, and signs will be in place directing motorists to alternate routes. Motorists are advised to please use caution throughout the area and take alternate routes to avoid delays.

Work is scheduled to be complete by October 24, 2011. Water supply to affected customers will be maintained throughout the project. Customers may experience lower than normal water volume and pressure from September 19 to October 10. The City will manage all phases of the construction in accordance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards.

This project will utilize an innovative trenchless technology consisting of cured-in-place thermosetting resin pipe that is installed inside the existing water main. The process creates a structurally sound and flexible pipe, therefore eliminating corrosion and greatly reducing future water main failures.

The use of trenchless technology has many advantages over conventional dig and replace methods. These include a significant reduction in pavement replacement, property restoration and other construction-related issues such as noise and dust. Additional advantages of this trenchless technology include rapid installation and minimal future disruptions caused by water main breaks. In addition, the life of the existing water main is extended by more than 50 years.

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