Central Street (Summer St. to Highland Ave.) - One-Way Conversion, Upcoming Construction, and Traffic Analysis
Weather permitting, city contractors will execute plans to convert the segment of Central Street between Summer Street and Highland Avenue to become a permanently one-way northbound street for vehicle traffic.
Initial Phase of Central Street Construction
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.
Please observe all posted signage and parking restrictions.
Monday-Thursday (6/17-6/20)- Grading of the street and other preparation for paving
Friday (6/21) – Paving of preliminary binder course of asphalt
Week of 6/17 - Central Street Northbound Detour
While Central Street is closed during work hours, northbound traffic will be detoured west on Summer Street and north on Lowell Street before connecting with Highland Avenue.
If you have questions, please email construction@somervillema.gov or call the Engineering Division at (617) 625-6600 ext. 5400 with questions.
Preliminary Traffic Impact Analysis (Central Street and Surrounding Neighborhood)
During the design phase of the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project, the City made the decision, informed by community process, to convert Central Street between Summer Street and Highland Avenue to a one-way street for northbound motor vehicle traffic. This new design will create safer conditions for all users of the road.
As this change to Central Street goes into effect (currently anticipated for 6/17), the City’s Mobility Division has prepared a summary of the City’s analysis of the traffic impacts of this change, particularly on Benton Road, and an outline of our process and potential alternatives as we move forward.
Central Street One-Way Conversion Analysis
