Press Release
For Immediate Release
January 15, 2026
Contact:
Jennifer Rose
Press Secretary, Office of Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr.
Email: Jrose@waterburyct.org
Thomaston Avenue Reopens Following Completion of Water Main Repairs and Final Paving
(WATERBURY, CT) The City of Waterbury is pleased to announce that Thomaston Avenue has reopened to traffic as of approximately 7:45 p.m. this evening following the completion of final paving and required safety checks. The reopening marks the conclusion of emergency repair and restoration work stemming from the December 2025 municipal water main failure.
The incident began on December 12, 2025, with the failure of a 36-inch transmission water main on Thomaston Avenue. The break resulted in a system wide loss of water pressure and required an immediate emergency response, extensive excavation, and complex repairs. Water service was restored in phases as system integrity and pressure were stabilized and verified.
Once underground repairs were completed, crews transitioned to roadway restoration. Final paving operations were completed today, allowing Thomaston Avenue to be safely reopened and bringing this project to full completion.
“This reopening represents the successful conclusion of a challenging and highly technical emergency response,” said Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. “I am grateful to our residents and businesses for their patience and to the dedicated crews and contractors who worked through difficult conditions to restore this critical infrastructure.”
Water Superintendent Brad Malay highlighted the significance of reaching this final milestone. “Restoring this transmission main required careful coordination, constant monitoring, and disciplined execution at every stage,” said Malay. “Completing the final paving and reopening the roadway reflects the professionalism and commitment of everyone involved in bringing the system back to full operation.”
The City of Waterbury will continue to evaluate system performance and advance infrastructure planning efforts focused on strengthening reliability and reducing the likelihood of future large scale service disruptions.