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News Brief: GB downtown construction update

Work will begin at 6 a.m. The streets will be open to traffic, with police officers directing traffic when necessary.

Downtown construction update for the week of Monday, May 13

Great Barrington — During the week of Monday, May 13, contractors will be installing curbs and sidewalks on Railroad Street as well as on Bridge, Elm and School streets.

Work will begin at 6 a.m. The streets will be open to traffic, with police officers directing traffic when necessary.

All inquiries can be directed to the Great Barrington Department of Public Works at (413) 528-0867 or svandeusen@townofgb.org.

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