Check out the Final Signage and Pavement Marking plans and Learn About Opportunities for Engagement
Rendering of Mossland Street at Elm Street
On April 9, 2026, the Traffic Commission approved the proposed curb regulation changes for the Elm-Beacon Connector Project.
Final construction plans
The City of Somerville has completed the final construction plans for the Elm Beacon Connector project. Click here to see the Sign and Pavement Markings Plan and Signal Plan. While the design has not changed since the roll plan was released earlier this month, these plans include additional engineering details such as sign placement and traffic signal timing information. Since approval of the plans at the Traffic Commission meeting, the City has started the bidding process to secure pavement markings and traffic signal contractors. That process is expected to be complete in July.
Provided that the City receives bids from qualified contractors within the project budget, implementation is anticipated to begin as early as July and be completed by November 2026. The Mobility Division will be coordinating design and implementation timelines with the project team for the Kennedy School Playground Renovations. More information on the implementation schedule will be shared once we have selected a contractor.
City of Cambridge Beech Street Updates
Cambridge will install the redesign of the Beech St/Elm St intersection this summer. The new T-shaped layout will shorten crossings, reduce conflicts, and create a more predictable experience for people travelling through. This work is being coordinated with the City of Somerville as part of the Elm–Beacon Connector project. Work is planned for Summer 2026 and will include repaving and new markings. About six resident parking spaces will be removed. Join a pop-up meeting on May 21, 5–6:30 PM at the intersection to meet with city staff and hear about the plans (View the event flyer here).
Mossland Street Block Party
Join the City of Somerville at a block party on Mossland Street to kick off SustainaVille week! We will have opportunities to learn, play and eat with Somerville City Departments, commissions, and local organizations. As a part of this event, the City’s Mobility Division will share updates on the Elm-Beacon Connector project including a demonstration of the future Neighborway plan for Mossland Street.
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Mossland Street, Somerville, MA
How you can stay informed or ask questions
- This website - Once implementation begins, we’ll post regular detailed updates about ongoing and upcoming works on this page.
- Sign up for City Alerts – Sign up for City Alerts to receive notifications about this project and other essential information. Alerts are geographically targeted so make sure your address is updated to receive all alerts related to this project.
- If you have any questions prior or during implementation, please reach out to the Mobility Division staff via transportation@somervillema.gov or by contacting 311 (617-666-3311).
