Sidewalk Reconstruction and Drainage Installation Expected to Begin Wed., Sept. 10 or Soon After

Following preliminary tree work in July, the City’s contractor is preparing to begin work to reconstruct Tufts Street this Wednesday, September 10 or soon after.

This first phase of work will consist of

• Removal of existing sidewalks prior to the installation of new concrete sidewalks

• Installation of new drainage structures to better manage stormwater on the street.

Work hours are typically weekdays, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedules subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Construction Impacts

• Temporary road closures may be required during construction. Access will be retained for residents.

  • Some coordination with on-site crews or police details may be required.

• Following excavation (digging up) of the old sidewalks, there will be a period of approximately 1-2 weeks where temporary sidewalks made up of packed dirt of gravel are in place.

  • Additional notice will be provided prior to new concrete being poured in front of driveways along the street

• Access to your driveway may be temporarily restricted for approximately 48 hours or until new concrete is sufficiently cured (hardened).

• Trash/recycling pick-ups and deliveries will not be affected.

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

Want to review the project’s final design? See this earlier post for details on both the final plans and the community process that informed them.