Penn Yan prepares for water main project

Penn Yan prepares for water main project

PENN YAN--The village of Penn Yan is coordinating the details to replace the water main on Main Street from Elm Street to Clinton Street. This is part of the village's ongoing efforts to proactively replace aging infrastructure. Following the project, the road will be paved.
The water main work is anticipated to begin in April 2023 and expected to be completed in six to eight weeks with timeframes subject to change. The project will be broken into two phases.
PHASE 1 - Elm Street to Maiden Lane
The first phase will involve Elm Street to Maiden Lane. Due to the number of services and road cuts required in this section, the road will be closed while the water main is replaced from Elm Street to Maiden Lane. The road will be closed for construction during the week and opened for through traffic during the weekends. Phase 1 of the project is anticipated to last four to six weeks, again subject to change. Detours will be posted for local traffic and municipal parking lots will remain open.
Truck traffic will be directed around the village - any businesses expecting local deliveries should coordinate with the village office at 315-536-3374.
NYSEG will also be working alongside this phase of the project to replace the gas mains within the sidewalk on each side of Main Street from Elm Street to Maiden Lane. NYSEG will be coordinating with property owners for this work.
PHASE 2 - Maiden Lane to Clinton Street
The second phase will not require a full road closure. The road will be opened to one lane of traffic and Main Street from Maiden Lane to Elm Street will be fully open.
The village will post updates regarding the project on the Village of Penn Yan Department of Public Works Facebook page and website. Should you have any questions, please contact Melissa Gerhardt, director of public works or Brett McMichael, deputy director of public works at 315-536-3374.
Photos of the project areas can be seen at https://www.villageofpennyan.com/uploads/1/2/3/8/123892065/main-street.pdf