Overnight Paving - Tuesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, July 9 at 5 a.m.

This upcoming week City contractors will pave segments of the roadway on Holland Street, College Avenue, and at the intersection of Highland Avenue and College Avenue.

Paving will take place overnight beginning Tuesday, July 8 at approximately 8 p.m. and ending Wednesday, July 9 at approximately 5 a.m. This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Locations of Work

Holland Street (Claremon St. to Broadway)
Holland Street (Irving St. to Davis Square)
College Avenue (Park Ave. to Davis Square)
Highland Avenue (approximately 100 ft on approaching College Avenue)

Construction Impacts

Road closures and motor vehicle detours will be in effect during paving. Please observe posted signage.
- Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians
Access to driveways along the affected streets will be temporarily restricted.
- If you need use of your vehicle during this time, we recommend relocating it in advance of paving.
Temporary on-street parking restrictions will be in place throughout the neighborhood to facilitate paving.
- Please observe posted signage.
MBTA bus routes 87 and 88 will offer modified service during paving. Visit mbta.com/bus for more info.

After paving is completed, the affected stretch of the road will remain closed until crews determine the asphalt is sufficiently cooled to reopen. All affected segments of roadway are expected to be reopened Wednesday morning.

Please email construction@somervillema.gov or call the Engineering Dept. at (617) 625-6600 ext. 5400 with questions.

Crews mill (remove the top few layers of existing asphalt) on Holland Street, 7/1 in preparation for paving.