Continental Drive Water Main Replacement Project

The Continental Drive Water Main Replacement Project replaced 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 the installation of water services, water meters, water valves, and fire hydrants. Following the installation of the water infrastructure, the City will repave this street segment.

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 to all other through traffic during construction hours (weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). We advise residents in the community to prepare for delays.

Current status

On Dec. 17, City contractor began repaving of the upper section of Continental Drive (near Tioga Drive).
On Dec. 19, Comcast completed its utility work and has vacated the site.
On Dec. 20, Contractor will complete water main trench restoration.
Contractor will pause work from Dec. 23 to Jan. 6 for the holidays.

Tentative schedule to completion (weather permitting)

Jan. 6-10: Contractor to complete remaining repaving work.
Mid Jan: Contractor to perform manhole / valve adjustments (minor impact).
Late Jan: Contractor to perform restriping and City to host punch-list walk.
Jan. 31: Substantial project completion.

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