SOUTHWICK – Pereira Construction, from Ludlow, Mass., is continuing to make improvements with the Congamond Road project this summer.
Pereira Construction is seen continuing to work on the new drainage on Congamond Road on Monday afternoon. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick)
According to Southwick DPW Director Randy Brown, Pereira is currently working on the drainage system as well as utility work. Once that aspect of the project is complete, the next phase will be widening and reconstructing Congamond Road.
Brown pointed out that there had been some delays early in the construction process with the drainage aspect. There has been an abundance of rock and ledge in the ground and has caused Pereira to use their on-site equipment to chip away at the rock and ledge in order to remove it.
Despite the setback, Brown noted that the construction is still progressing at a positive pace.
“Within the overall schedule of the project, they’re (Pereira) where they need to be,” said Brown.
Pereira’s contract allows them until the end of 2019 but they are on schedule to provide the final paving on Congamond Road in April of 2019.
Mass DOT is funding the $4.1 million project and has complete oversight. The project includes a new drainage system, a sidewalk on the south side of the road, and new bike lanes.
