Milling and Preparation for Paving Begins Tuesday, July 1
Beginning Tuesday, July 1 (weather permitting) City contractors will mill (remove the top few layers of existing asphalt) and prepare to pave segments of roadway on Holland Street, College Avenue, and at the intersection of Highland Avenue and College Avenue.
Paving is expected to take place 7-10 days after milling is complete. Additional notification will be provided ahead of paving.
Description of Work and Anticipated Schedule
Milling is expected to take one working day, approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work will be completed in four phases as outlined below. Crews will finish milling one phase before moving onto the next.
- Phase 1: Holland Street (Claremon St. to Broadway)
- Phase 2: Holland Street (Irving St. to Davis Square)
- excluding raised crossing at Winter Street
- Phase 3: College Avenue (Park Ave. to Davis Square)
Phase 4: Highland Avenue (approximately 100 ft. on approaching College Avenue)
Flex posts along the protected bike lanes will be removed to facilitate this work. They will be installed shortly after paving
After milling is complete crews will work to raise castings (manhole covers and other in-ground structures) to their final height before paving..
Construction Impacts
- Road closures will be in place around Davis and Teele Square to facilitate work.
- Detour routes for motor vehicles will vary throughout the day as crews move from phase to phase. Please observe posted signage.
- Sidewalks in both directions will remain open
- MBTA buses and emergency vehicles will be allowed to proceed in both directions at all times.
- Temporary on street parking restrictions will be in place. Please observe signage.
- Trash/recycling pick-ups and deliveries will not be affected.
If you have questions, please email construction@somervillema.gov or call the Engineering Division at (617) 625-6600 ext. 5400.
