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Rutland Town engineers to probe deteriorated sewer pipe under Route 7 after recurring blockages
Summary
Selectboard ratified an engineering work order to study a deteriorated cast‑iron sewer main under Route 7 following recurring surcharging and sanitary discharge near a car wash. Officials say a full repair likely requires an open‑cut excavation and multi‑phase construction.
Rutland Town officials told the selectboard they are moving quickly to address a failing sewer main under Route 7 after months of recurring blockages and surface discharges near a commercial car wash. The board ratified an engineering work order for Auto Creek Engineering (Robert Clark) to develop options and coordinate permits with VTrans.
Why it matters: The deteriorated cast‑iron pipe under the northbound lanes near Diamond Run and the mall access has clogged repeatedly with debris and grease, and engineers warned the current condition likely requires a deep open‑cut replacement. The main runs at an unusually deep invert (reported as roughly 12–13 feet), making trenching substantial, costly and…
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