Central Street - New Traffic Pattern Begins 6/10 or Soon After
Update 5/23: This change is now expected to go into effect the week of June 17th or soon after.
Beginning on Monday, June 10 or soon after, the segment of Central Street between Summer Street and Highland Avenue will become a permanently one-way northbound street for vehicle traffic.
Over the summer and fall, construction crews will be working to
construct a new 12-foot-wide travel lane
install sidewalk-level cycle tracks in each direction
prepare tree pits for new plantings
and deliver additional streetscape improvements.
This work follows the installation of new water, sewer, and drainage utilities along the same stretch of Central Street last fall.
About the Conversion to One-Way
City contractors will install required signage associated with this change prior to implementation. Variable message boards will also be placed at key points along Central Street and Highland Avenue to alert people to change in traffic pattern.
During the initial phase construction, Central Street will be closed during work hours (typically weekdays, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.) until the first layer of asphalt is installed. Access will be retained for residents and notification will be provided prior to paving. Afterwards, the roadway will reopen during normal business hours while construction continues.
Emergency services and other City Operations were consulted during the design process and have been notified of the implementation timeline.
Parking will no longer be permitted on the odd-numbered side of the road.
If you have questions, please email construction@somervillema.gov or call the Engineering Division at (617) 625-6600 x 5400
