Highland Ave. Construction Update (5/1) - Eversource Electric Emergency Repairs

Eversource Electric contractors are working to repair electrical utilities along Highland Avenue (School St. to McGrath Hwy). These repairs are essential and required to restore regular electrical service to locations on the easternmost end of Highland Avenue.

Affected residences are currently being provided electrical service via generators while repair work is underway.

Work is expected to continue through the week. Given the essential nature of the repairs, work may be permitted outside of typical construction hours and on weekends.

Tentative Schedule (subject to change):

Wed-Sat (5/1-5/3) - 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday (5/5) - no work scheduled
Mon-Fri (5/6-5/10) - 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Temporary detours and parking restrictions will be in place. Please observe posted signage.

This work is not part of the City’s Spring Hill Sewer Separation project or Eversource Gas’ ongoing gas main replacement project currently underway. City’s contractors, working as part of the Spring HIll Sewer Separation have paused work on Highland Avenue to allow repairs to proceed. Eversource Gas contractors are continuing work on Highland Avenue west of Central Street.

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