Lower Summer Street (~ School St. to Bow St.) Paving Friday, October 4, 7 am – 5 pm

Update: This work has been rescheduled to Friday, October 4, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Later this week City contactors will pave Summer Street between approximately School Street and Bow Street.

Schedule and Limits of Work

Weather permitting, work is expected to take place on Thursday, October 3 between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Paving of the roadway (with a preliminary binder course of asphalt from curb-to-curb) on Summer Street between

• #81 Summer Street – Western Limit
• Bow Street – Eastern Limit

What to Expect/Construction Impacts

• Access to driveways along this section of Summer Street may be temporarily restricted while the asphalt cures/dries
• Temporary streets closures will be required during work.
  • Detour signage will be in place to help people navigate around the work zones
  • Sidewalks in both directions will remain open during this phase of work.
  • Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles at all times
• Temporary parking restrictions will be in place.
  • Please observe posted signage.

After paving is complete, crews will begin reconstructing sidewalks on the south side of this portion of Summer Street.

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