Fall Update - October 2023

Since installing a new traffic pattern and transforming the former rotary into a new T-shaped intersection, City Contractors have been hard at work building new sidewalks and a residential shared street along Alewife Brook Pkwy.

(Chicanes on new shared street)

(New sidewalks along Powder House Blvd lead to T-shaped intersection with Alewife Brook Pkwy.)


Work is expected to continue through the fall prior to breaking for the winter and resuming in spring of 2024.

Remaining work includes:

Fall 2023

  • Anticipated completion of new sidewalks and cycle track
  • New traffic signal and lighting installation/electrification


Spring 2024

  • Final paving of roadway/intersection
  • New tree plantings
  • Construction of traffic calming features




If you have questions, please email construction@somervillema.gov or call the Engineering Division at 617-625-6600 ext. 5400.

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