Helena to begin Lawrence Street water and sewer line replacement project
Crews began replacing century-old water and sewer lines on Lawrence Street, with Monroe to Park and Dearborn to Benton facing about two months of disruptions.
Crews began replacing aging water and sewer lines on Lawrence Street this week, setting up intermittent construction disruptions on the stretch from Monroe Avenue to Park Avenue and on Lawrence between Dearborn Avenue and Benton Avenue. Temporary water service may be required periodically for affected residents while the work moves through the corridor.
The pipes being replaced were installed in 1920 and 1923 and have exceeded their design life. Helena has hired Northwest Landworks LLC for the Lawrence Water & Sewer Main Replacement, and the job is listed on the city’s infrastructure projects page.
Drivers and nearby businesses should expect traffic delays or detours near the work zone as crews work through the block. Residents can follow updates on the city’s infrastructure projects page and map.
During a water main interruption, the Utility Maintenance Office can be reached at 457-8567. After hours, residents should call Police Dispatch at 457-8865. Questions can be sent to UMDinfo@helenamt.gov or submitted through MyHelenaApp.com.
Property owners are responsible for the water and sewer service lines running from the main in the street to the house, including interior pipes and valves. Utility failures on this kind of project can create direct costs for nearby homeowners if problems are found on the private side of the line. Owners are also responsible for repair of the impacted street under city code.
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