FYI from the cable replacement project

FYI from the cable replacement project.

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Dear Neighbors, 

In total approximately, 15,000 feet—70 percent—of outdated underground cable has been removed since this project phase began. As the crew works toward each other from their respective ends of the route over the next few weeks, the removal process finally nears its end.

For the latest information from all of the Salem Cable Project's current work sites and a forecast of what to expect next week, keep reading.

On the west end of the removal route, contractors reached the intersection of New Derby Street and Lafayette Street this week. The crew has removed all of the underground cable between the Canal Street Station and this intersection, and they'll continue working their way east, across the intersection, over the next week. 

At the Derby Street end of the removal route, contractors have removed all of the underground cable between the Salem Harbor Station entrance and Palfrey Court. This coming week, contractors will continue trenching, removing cable sections, back-filling, and repaving the excavations in the direction of Congress Street.

As always, police details will be present at our work sites to facilitate vehicle and pedestrian traffic management. Please use caution in and around these active work areas to minimize risks to your personal safety and to avoid any interference with construction.

Thanks for your patience and cooperation as we work to complete the removal phase of the Salem Cable Project as quickly and safely as possible. As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by calling our toll-free hotline at 844-SALEM-CABLE or through the "Contact Us" feature on the website.

Sincerely,

The Salem Cable Project