Traffic returned to its normal pattern at the Wrenfield industrial park Wednesday after crews completed a water-main replacement two days earlier than scheduled.
The three-week project replaced about 1,100 feet of aging main along the park’s east entrance. Work had restricted the entrance to one direction during shift changes, sending outbound traffic around the rear service road.
Utilities supervisor Caro Venn said crews finished the final connection Tuesday night and completed pressure testing before the morning shift. No boil notice was required because the new section was disinfected and tested before it entered service.
The old main had experienced two breaks in four years. Both were repaired without a long plant shutdown, but pooled water damaged the edge of the service road during the most recent break.
The project also replaced three valves, which should allow a smaller section to be isolated if future work is needed. Final paving at the trench will settle over the winter and receive a top layer in spring.
Businesses reported delays during the first week, especially when delivery trucks arrived near the afternoon shift change. The contractor later moved flaggers farther from the entrance and adjusted the temporary signs.
The work cost $312,000 under the town’s adopted utility capital plan. That figure includes the main, valves, paving, traffic control, testing, and a contingency that was not fully used. Wrenfield will publish the final amount after invoices are closed.
This story is based on town utility updates, the project sheet, and observations at the east entrance on the first and final weeks of work.