$1.3 Million Water Main Replacement Set for Four Lakewood Streets

Four water main lines are getting replaced in Lakewood this summer.

In a $1.3 million project, four 6-inch pipes on Athens, Belle, Clarence and Westwood avenues, will be replaced with more than a mile (total) of 8-inch iron pipes. 

According to the city's work summary, the work is set to begin 90 days after the city’s notice to proceed.

William Corrigan, the manager of the , said he hopes the project will begin in May.

The project — not paid for by property owners, but by the city’s water fund — has five bidders.

Corrigan said that if there had been a harsher winter, there could have been a couple water main breaks.

But, for the most part, the city was spared.

“This winter was mild,” Corrgian said. “It wasn’t so bad, but usually if we get any cold weather, we’re out on all these streets.”

The streets getting new mains are: 

• Athens Avenue, from Warren Road to Belle Avenue
• Belle Avenue, from Madison Avenue to Franklin Boulevard
• Clarence Avenue, from Madison Avenue to Franklin Boulevard
• Westwood Avenue, from Hilliard Road to Detroit Avenue