Street improvement projects to begin in Pittsfield April 14
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Pittsfield will begin its latest round of street improvement projects starting Monday, April 14, focusing on milling and towering structures along several city streets.
The work is scheduled to continue through Friday, April 18, and is part of the city's Fiscal Year 2025 roadway improvement initiative.
Crews will be working daily between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., and on-street parking will be prohibited on affected roads during those hours. The following streets are scheduled for improvements next week:
Joseph Drive
Backman Avenue
Jason Street (from Friar Drive to West Street)
Orlando Avenue
Ridge Avenue
Motorists are urged to exercise caution in these areas and be mindful of construction crews and equipment. Additional roads identified for resurfacing and improvements under the FY25 budget include:
Newell Street
Meadow Lane
Daniels Avenue
Valentine Road (pending completion of a water line replacement)
King Street (also pending a water line replacement)
In coordination with the city's efforts, the state will repave the following major roadways:
South Street from East/West Housatonic Streets to the Country Club of Pittsfield
First Street from East Street to Tyler Street
North Street from Berkshire Medical Center to the Lanesborough town line
Planning is already underway for the Fiscal year 2026 road projects, with a finalized list expected to be announced later this year.
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