Here is what to expect the week of Aug. 1 for the Town of Friday Harbor Waterline Replacement Project Construction.

Location(s) of work:

• The new waterline has been installed from the WTP on Wold Rd. to intersection of San Juan Valley Rd. and Douglas Rd. This week ICI will be installing services and lateral piping at various locations along the completed section of waterline.

• Work will be concentrated on San Juan Valley Rd between the EMS/Hospital facility and the Water Maintenance Facility on Spring St.

• Work is also ongoing along San Juan Valley Rd. to grade and prepare the roadway for final restoration.

Work Days/Hours

• Monday – Friday

• Normal hours: 7AM to 7PM

What to expect:

During the installation of the new water main and services there will be some impact to local private properties as crews will be installing new water meter boxes and services to some homes, there will be a time when driveway entrances and side roads will be affected for short durations during the installation. These specific home owners will be notified separately as work comes close to their properties.

Detours:

Bypassing the construction site using the below mentioned roads is recommended, wait times for local and through traffic could be up to 20 minutes.

• Beaverton valley Road

• No.2 School House Road

• Douglas Road

• Bailer Hill Road

The town’s staff will continue to keep residents informed as the project impact continues.