Residents in Wesley Hills should prepare for traffic delays and occasional detours beginning within the next few weeks as Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) undertakes a major gas line replacement project along Grandview Avenue and a portion of Forshay Road.
The project, which is expected to continue through mid-November, will replace a gas main that is more than 60 years old. Work will begin near the Route 306 intersection and progress west along Grandview Avenue, ending at Willow Tree Road.
Most construction will take place during daytime hours. However, O&R plans to conduct overnight work on the section between Route 306 and Melany Drive to reduce daytime traffic disruptions and shorten the duration of construction in that area from several weeks to just a few days.
Motorists can expect periodic lane closures, detours, and traffic controlled by flaggers as crews work along the route. Village officials said O&R has committed to keeping residents informed throughout the project. The Village of Wesley Hills will share updates on traffic impacts, road closures, and advisories through its E-Alert system and website, while O&R will also contact affected homeowners directly with project information.
