Glastonbury Outlines Fiber-Optic Work Near Fern Street And Imperial Drive

Glastonbury residents near Fern Street and Imperial Drive are being asked to mark sprinkler heads and pet fences for underground fiber-optic work. In an update dated Friday, Oct. 16, the Town of Glastonbury outlined the installation and plans for work in additional neighborhoods through November.

According to the update, Frontier Communication contractor Parkside Utility expected installation near Fern Street and Imperial Drive to begin in the days following the notice. Parkside estimated that work would take two weeks.

A previous contractor installed some empty conduits and handholes, the underground boxes used in the network, according to the town. Parkside identified where additional conduits are needed. Once the system is complete, the contractor will pull fiber through the conduits and connect it to Frontier's existing system.

The town update said residents near Fern Street and Imperial Drive should have received Parkside flyers requesting that sprinkler heads and pet fences be marked. With most irrigation systems winterized, residents should do their best to locate sprinkler heads. Construction-related property damage should be reported to the Concern Line listed on the flyer.

Weather permitting, Parkside planned to begin in Fairview Terrace during the last week of October, the Great Swamp Road neighborhood in the middle of November and the Neipsic Road area in late November. Residents can contact the town engineering department at 860-652-7743 with comments or concerns.

Source: “Update on Underground Utility Work Near Fern Street and Imperial Drive” (glastonburyct.gov)