FAQs • Enfield, CT • CivicEngage

What should I do with the sprinkler system?: Please note that neither the Town of Enfield nor the contractor will be responsible for damage to sprinkler systems or other landscape amenities, either above or below ground, located within the Town’s Right of Way. The Town’s Right of Way typically extends 12’ from the edge of pavement into front yards. It is the individual landowner’s responsibility to remove sprinkler systems or landscape amenities in front of the landowner’s property before the contractor commences work. Sprinkler systems and landscape amenities that are left in the Right of Way will be removed by the contractor, as needed, in order to complete the project.

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1. What kind of access can I expect during construction?: Keep in mind this area is a construction zone. For low traffic volume residential roads, you can access your driveway most of the time during construction. You may be delayed or have to take alternate routes due to construction and equipment.

2. Will there be parking restrictions?: Parking will be allowed in your driveway as long as construction is not taking place in front of your residence. You may be requested to park outside of the construction area while paving or grading occurs. If you must park on the street, please remain available to move the vehicle if construction progresses to the area.

3. Will my driveway be repaired?: Because these roadways will be excavated and new base material installed, all the driveway aprons will need to be cut and a portion of front yards within the Town’s Right of Way will have to be disturbed in order to accommodate installation of the new road base. The Town will make every effort to minimize the portion of driveways and front yards disturbed.

4. Where should I park?: If your driveway is being repaired, it will typically be the end of the day before you will be allowed to drive on it. There will be times the driveway will be gravel until the asphalt is constructed. During that day, you will be allowed to park on the street in front of your house. However, it is preferred if you could park on a side street not impacted by construction to avoid trying to find the owner if vehicles have to be moved.

5. What happens if I witness something dangerous in the construction zone?: Please inform the project inspector or the Town offices as soon as possible. Appropriate staff will attempt to remedy the situation. If it is an emergency, contact 911.

6. Will my utilities (water, sewer, phone, cable, etc.) be affected?: In most cases, none of the other utilities will be impacted during the construction.

7. How long does it take?: Depending on the project complexity and weather, it usually takes about 6-8 weeks to complete the work. There may be times during this period when you will be inconvenienced by construction equipment, dust, and delays.

8. What are the typical hours of construction?: Construction hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Some exceptions to this may happen due to weather conditions or approaching deadlines. Those will be the exception.

9. Can the contractor replace my driveway?: The Town does not get involved with coordinating construction on private property. If requested, you will be provided the contractors phone number to arrange those requests privately.

10. What will happen to mail delivery?: Typically mail and paper delivery is not impacted for this type of construction. What will happen with existing mailbox pavement tapers?

11. What if I need special access to my property?: Simply call the inspector or the Engineering Office and arrangements will be made to talk to you about your needs. If something comes up without notice, the contractors have been informed to help as much as possible, but to avoid harm to person or property.

12. How will this affect emergency services?: There will be no impact to emergency services. They are informed daily and instantly if changes in traffic occur. Construction equipment will move out of the way if emergency services are present.

13. Trash, recycling and bus pickup?: Again, we provide uninterrupted service. If needed, the contractors will move the machinery out of the way.

14. Dust?: Expect a fair amount of dust during construction. Contractors are required to water the area, but there may be times that it gets dry and dusty.

15. What should I do with the sprinkler system?: Please note that neither the Town of Enfield nor the contractor will be responsible for damage to sprinkler systems or other landscape amenities, either above or below ground, located within the Town’s Right of Way. The Town’s Right of Way typically extends 12’ from the edge of pavement into front yards. It is the individual landowner’s responsibility to remove sprinkler systems or landscape amenities in front of the landowner’s property before the contractor commences work. Sprinkler systems and landscape amenities that are left in the Right of Way will be removed by the contractor, as needed, in order to complete the project.

16. What are the marks and stakes I see?: Before any excavation starts, you will see paint marks in the road and survey stakes in front yards. These are used as reference points for the Contractor’s work. The stakes are intentionally set back from the work area and outside the actual limits of excavation so that they aren’t displaced during the excavation process. You should not assume that the stakes indicate the new edge of road.