August Construction Update

Crews worked hard throughout the summer to deliver some of the planned safety improvements and make enough progress they’d be out of the immediate vicinity of the Argenziano School by the time students and their families would be returning for the new school year.

Below is information on what has been completed so far, what work remains, and what you can expect over the coming weeks.

New raised crossing by the Argenziano School slows vehicles and makes crossing safer and more comfortable for all.

New floating bus stop provides dedicated waiting and boarding areas for bus riders, while streamlining bus service.

What has been completed?

• Final paving of the roadway between Webster Avenue and Bowdoin Street.
• New sidewalks on both sides of Washington Street between Webster Avenue and Bowdoin Street.
• Raised intersections along Washington Street between Parker Street and the Argenziano School and at the intersection of Washington Street and Hawkins Street.
  • Raised intersections slow vehicle traffic and make it safer for people crossing the street.
• Floating bus stops between Bowdoin Street and Webster Avenue.

What work remains?

• Construction of remaining sidewalks (Bowdoin Street to Line Street).
• Milling and paving of the roadway surface between Bowdoin Street and Line Street.
• Additional raised crossings and floating bus stops.
• Completion of street- and sidewalk-level protected bike lanes.
  • Existing cycle track remains under construction pending a final layer of asphalt and pavement markings.
• New signs and pavement markings.
• among other safety improvements .

Currently Active Work:

Week of 9/3

Following the Labor Day holiday, crews will continue installing new sidewalks on the odd-numbered/northern half of the street between Leland Street and Beacon Street.

Anticipated Construction Impacts:

• Temporary parking restrictions and short-term detours expected.
  • Please observe posted signage.
• Sidewalk access may be restricted at times to facilitate construction. However, one sidewalk will remain open at all times.
• Some resident driveway access may be briefly restricted after new concrete sidewalks are poured.
  • Residents will be notified in advance via flyer.
• MBTA bus stops may be temporarily relocated.
  • Signage will be posted at affected stops. See mbta.com/bus for details.
• Trash/recycling pick-ups and deliveries will not be affected.

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