July ‘24 Project Update

Work has progressed over recent months both within the 10 Poplar Street site and under Linwood Street and Poplar Street where associated subsurface utility work is taking place. Below is an update on each of these workstreams as well as upcoming planned detours.

Linwood Street and Poplar Street (Right of Way Work)

• Crews are continuing to install subsurface utilities associated with the Pump Station along Linwood Street and Poplar Street. This work is expected to continue through July.

  • During the duration of this work regular closures will be required on Poplar Street during work hours (weekdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

  • Alternating, periodic closures of the intersections of Poplar/Linwood Street and Poplar/Joy Street will be required.

    • Crews will work to limit intersection closures to maintain ease of access for residents.

      • We anticipate an approximately ~2 week closure of the Poplar/Joy Street intersection during the first weeks of July. See below for additional info and detour routes.

10 Poplar Station Site Pump Work

Following the completion of excavation for the stormwater storage tank, crews have been working to prepare for the tank’s installation by creating a level surface and installing anchors that will link the tank with underlying bedrock among other efforts.

Next, crews will pour the 1200+ cubic yard concrete slab that will serve as the tank’s base. Additional notification will be provided here and via the City Alert systems ahead of this work.

Joy Street and Poplar Street Closed to Through Traffic - Begins 7/1 or Soon After

City Contractors contractors will be excavating at the intersection of Poplar Street and Joy Street July 1 or soon after.

During this phase of work, Joy Street and Poplar Street will be closed to through traffic.

Detour Route

While the work is underway at the intersection,

• Access to the Brickbottom neighborhood will be maintained via Somerville Avenue extension and Poplar St. at McGrath Highway
• Access to Joy Street and Linwood will be maintained for abutters.

• At least one sidewalk will remain open at all times to retain access for pedestrians and cyclists.

Anticipated Schedule (subject to change):

• Approximate duration of this phase of work is 2 weeks.

• Work hours are weekdays between approximately 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Additional Construction Impacts:

• Parking restrictions will be in place around work zones

  • Please observe posted signage

• Elevated noise levels during work hours (weekdays, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

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