GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The town has announced Phase 1 of this year's street improvement projects throughout town.

 

Street paving and other work will take place at the following locations:

The low bidder for these jobs was Williams Paving from West Stockbridge, with a price of $592,768.80

 

Construction gets underway around May 15, weather permitting.

 

Work includes reclaiming the existing pavement, reshaping and compacting the road with rollers then placing a binder and top pavement. There will also be minor drainage work involved. Milling, grading and compaction are anticipated at all locations prior to paving. These roads will be in a compacted gravel condition for a period of time before any pavement is placed. 

 

Also, there will be some water main replacements on Giddings and Laurel Streets beginning in mid-April.

 

The Highway Department will announce additional projects as they are scheduled during the construction season.