Shore Drive Greenway

Following concerns from residents regarding the lack of midway openings in the construction fencing along Shore Drive, we met on site with the landscape architecture, engineering, and construction teams to evaluate whether additional access points could safely be added. The review confirmed the initial decision that it is not possible to open the fencing at points between the two ends of the construction zone.

The full length of the project work zone will be an active construction site with open trench work throughout the construction period. Breaking the site into sections with midway access points would create safety hazards for both the public and workers, and would significantly extend the overall project timeline. We recognize that having fewer entry and exit points to Blessing of the Bay Park is frustrating, and we appreciate your patience.

The two entry and exit points will remain at:

• West end: Shore Drive between Bailey Road and Governor Winthrop Road
• East end: Shore Drive east of Temple Road, near the Fellsway. This location also connects to the footbridge connecting to Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park and Assembly Row.

We will continue to post updates here as the project progresses. Thank you for your engagement and your continued patience as this work moves forward.

We want to thank those of you who reached out to us over the weekend regarding Friday's construction mobilization. We sincerely apologize for the lack of informational signage when the construction fencing set-up began on Friday, June 12.

To enhance communication and accessibility, our construction team will install clear signage at both ends of the construction site on Wednesday morning. This will inform visitors about the designated entry and exit points between Shore Drive and Blessing of the Bay Park during the construction period.

The approved traffic management plan did not initially include additional entry points along Shore Drive. This decision was made to ensure that breaks in construction do not prolong the overall construction timeline. However, we value your feedback and are committed to exploring options that will allow for more points of access across the construction site during non-work hours. Our goal is to facilitate easier access to the park while balancing the need to keep the project on schedule and keep everyone, including workers and the public, safe during construction.

Your concerns are important to us, and we appreciate your engagement as we work to improve this process. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to enhance our community while ensuring that the project proceeds efficiently.

Starting on Monday, June 22, the parking lane along Shore Drive will be temporarily removed to accommodate construction. This change is necessary for the progress of the project and is expected to last until Fall 2026.

We understand that this may cause significant disruption. Our team is committed to completing this phase of construction as efficiently as possible, with the goal of reinstating the majority of street parking as soon as we can.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

UPDATE 6/25/26: This has been postponed to June 29 start date. This is because the work involves repainting the road centerline, which requires sufficient dry time for the paint to dry.