Raised Intersection Construction - Walnut St. at Gilman St.

Beginning Monday, October 30 or soon after, City Contractors will begin reconstructing sidewalks and installing a raised crossing at the intersection of Walnut St. and Gilman St.

This work is one of the final remaining pieces of the City’s Pearl Street (and nearby intersections) reconstruction project.

Detour Notice - Walnut St. (Medford St. to Gilman St.) closed to through traffic

During this phase of construction, Walnut St. will be closed to through traffic between Medford St. and Gilman St. during work hours (weekdays, 7am-4pm).

  • Vehicle traffic will be detoured west on Medford St. then east on Pearl St. to before reconnecting with Walnut St.

  • Access will be maintained for abutters and pedestrians

  • Some parking restrictions will be in place

    • Please observe posted signage

This detour is expected to be in place for approximately 2 weeks.

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


Planned Detour

Final Design



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