Lower Summer Street (School St. to Bow St.) Streetscape Work Resumes, Thursday, 3/27

Beginning Thursday, March 27, (weather permitting) City contractors will start rebuilding sidewalks as well as installing a new bike lane and other traffic calming features on the odd-numbered side of Summer Street between School Street and Bow Street.

What to Expect

  • Crews will dig up existing, aging concrete sidewalks before installing new ones--starting at School Street and moving east toward Bow Street
    • The width of sidewalks adjacent to Nunziato Park will be increased.
    • A new westbound bike lane will be installed.
    • Installation of curb bump outs at side streets will shorten the distance people need to travel to cross the street.

Parking Reduction on Even-Numbered/South Side (Vinal Ave. to Church St.)

  • Widening the sidewalk adjacent to Nunziato Park and adding a new protected bike lane while maintaining two-way vehicle traffic will require approximately 16 parking spots to be removed on the even-numbered side of Summer Street between Church St. and Vinal Ave.
    • Removal of these parking spaces is necessary to provide sufficient space for emergency vehicles and other essential City services.
  • Parking will remain as it currently is between School Street and Church Street.

Construction Impacts

  • Periodic street closures during work hours and parking restrictions will be in place.
    • Access will be retained for residents. Please observe posted signage.
  • Access to your entrance/driveway may be temporarily restricted on the day when new concrete is poured.
    • Additional notification will be provided prior to new concrete being poured in front of home/business.

Final Paving Project-Wide and Substantial Project Completion Expected by End of June

  • Final paving on all remaining project streets including Central Street, lower Summer Street, School Street, Oxford Street, Hersey Street, Gibbens Street, and Cambria Street is expected to take place by June of this year.

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

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