Highland Avenue Paving - 1st Mobilization (McGrath Highway to School Street) - Overnight Wed 7/10 - Thu 7/11

Weather permitting, beginning Wednesday, July 10 at 8 p.m. the City of Somerville’s contractor, D&R Paving will undertake the first of two mobilizations for paving the two travel lanes (approximately 28-feet wide) of Highland Avenue between McGrath Hwy and Benton Road. This first mobilization will cover the segment of roadway between McGrath Hwy and School Street.

A second Highland Avenue paving mobilization is expected to take place later this summer, upon completion of Eversource’s Gas Main Upgrade project on Highland Avenue (Central St. to School St.). This second mobilization will cover the segment of roadway between School Street and Benton Road.

This partial paving, which does not include the parking areas next to the curbs, is intended to restore the road surface travel areas. This is an interim measure to support safe travel for all users of the road until the full redesign and reconstruction of Highland Avenue.

Mobilization #1 - Anticipated Schedule

Paving will take place overnight:

  • beginning Wednesday, July 10 at approximately 8 p.m.

  • ending Thursday, July 11 at approximately 7 a.m.

Schedules are subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Motor Vehicle Detour

During paving operations, Highland Avenue will be closed to motor vehicle traffic in both directions.

  • Pedestrian access will be maintained via both sidewalks.

Other Construction Impacts

  • On-street parking will be restricted during construction. Please observe posted signage
  • Access to driveways on Highland Ave. between School and McGrath will temporarily be restricted during paving.
  • Onsite crews are available and may be able to help you get in and out of your driveway if needed.
  • Access will be maintained for MBTA buses and emergency vehicles at all times.
  • Trash/recycling pick-ups and deliveries will not be affected.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience as we work to improve our city’s infrastructure.

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

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