WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The West Springfield DPW Water Division is beginning a month-long project at the intersection of Kings Highway and Elm Street, which will result in traffic detours and changes to the area. Springfield crews put out car fire on I-291 west West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt announced that the DPW will be replacing a water pressure control valve at the intersection, with work commencing Monday. The water control valve currently in place is one of four in the southeast section of West Springfield responsible for reducing water pressure, and was installed in the 1950s. Reichelt said that due to the valve's age, the Kings Highway Control Valve Project is crucial to keep water flowing for the community. Courtesy of the West Springfield DPW. Work will be underway between March 31 and April 25, during which time traffic detours will be in place. Drivers will be expected to take alternate routes, and local traffic will be permitted to navigate the area with the assistance of detail officers on-site. The DPW said that signs will be posted in the work zone to guide travelers. Local News Headlines Protestors advocate for Karen Read ahead of second murder trial West Springfield DPW to begin Kings Highway valve project Woburn restaurant owners sentenced to prison for migrant smuggling conspiracy Former rep reflects on career, reputation lost to gambling addiction WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com. ...read more read less