PLYMOUTH, MA — Significant infrastructure work and public safety developments are shaping the week across Plymouth County. From critical sewer main installations downtown to cybersecurity alerts at regional medical centers, here is the detailed breakdown of what residents need to know for the week of April 9, 2026.
### ? INFRASTRUCTURE: Water Street Sewer Interceptor Project
The Plymouth Department of Public Works (DPW) and Northern Construction Service are entering a high-activity phase of the Water Street Sewer Interceptor Project. This project is essential for correcting a sagging sewer line that has long plagued the downtown infrastructure.
- Impact Area: Water Street, between Memorial Drive and Chilton Street.
- Current Restrictions: A westbound detour is in effect during daytime hours. While eastbound traffic is generally maintained, motorists heading west should expect delays and follow posted signage toward S. Park Avenue.
- Technical Progress: Crews are currently utilizing sheet piling and dewatering wells near the Memorial Drive intersection to facilitate the installation of a new 30-inch gravity pipe.
- Duration: These specific lane closures are scheduled to remain in place through Friday, April 17.
- Holiday Observance: All construction will pause on Monday, April 20, for Patriots Day.
Note to Visitors: All waterfront businesses, shops, and restaurants remain open and accessible. Parking at the Memorial Hall lot is available via the Court Street entrance.
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