A sewer pipe repair of on George Washington Boulevard could continue to disrupt traffic for another two weeks, depending on the weather.

Traffic heading out of town on the Boulevard is reduced to one lane, and inbound traffic is being detoured around the work zone. Drivers take a right turn at the lights onto Rockland Circle, and then will travel onto Park Avenue to get to Nantasket Avenue.

While conducting routine assessments of the townwide sewer system, the Hull Sewer Department discovered a sewer collapse near the intersection of George Washington Boulevard and Wharf Avenue, adjacent to the Paragon Carousel. Although the collapse is stable, there is immediate concern due to the large amount of groundwater entering the sewer, which could eventually undermine the sewer.

The department says the work is complicated due to high groundwater conditions and an adjacent sewer main. Crews are planning to replace about 30 linear feet of pipe and then install an inner liner the entire length of the pipe section between manholes.

There was a similar break at the corner of Nantasket Avenue and Edgewater Road on June 28.

“Our infrastructure is aging and we are continuing in our efforts to move as quickly as we can with repairs, replacements, and upgrades to the system,” according to a statement from the sewer department. “We thank you for your continued support and cooperation.”

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