Continental Drive Water Main Replacement Project

The Continental Drive Water Main Replacement Project will replace approximately 2,170 linear feet of 12-inch asbestos cement (AC) pipe with 12-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe on Continental Drive between Monte Rosa Drive and Tioga Drive. The scope of work also includes installing water services, water meters, water valves, and fire hydrants. Following the installation of the water infrastructure, the City will repave this street segment. 

The City has contracted with Casey Construction, Inc. to perform the work. We anticipate construction will begin in May and last approximately 4-6 months.

Traffic control signage and detours will be placed during construction. Residents will have access (driveway and pedestrian) at all times, as well as access for garbage pick-up, mail and deliveries. Continental Drive will be closed in two phases to all other through traffic during construction hours (weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Refer to the map below for project location and street closure phasing. We strongly advise residents in the community to prepare for delays.

  • Phase One: Continental Drive will be closed from Tioga Drive to Cascade Drive.
  • Phase Two: Continental Drive will be closed from Cascade Drive to Monte Rosa Drive.Continental-Dr-WM-Project-Map.png

Please direct construction inquiries to the assigned inspector or contact the project engineer. Up-to-date contact information and weekly construction updates can be found at the City's Construction news webpage.

FAQs

What are the potential impacts to my landscaping?

The installation of service laterals and fire hydrant laterals will be trenchless beyond the edge of the valley gutter. Therefore, we do not anticipate there will be significant damage to existing landscaping. Any landscaping disturbed by the work will be restored at the City's expense to the fullest extent possible.

Why will the street be closed to though traffic during construction?

Existing utilities (sewer and storm) required that the design of the water main meander back and forth across the street. For this reason, we are not able to keep one side of the street open at all times for through traffic. We strongly advise residents in the community to prepare for delays.

Will I be receiving a new water meter?

All water meters will be upgraded as part of the City's Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) project. Water meters less than 5 years old that have a digital register will not replaced. These meters will have a radio attached to transmit meter reads to the AMI system. All other water meters will be replaced and have a radio. For more information, visit the AMI project website at menlopark.gov/AMI.

Contact us

Scott Jaw
Associate Engineer
Email

650-330-6694

 

 

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