Construction Now Expected to Begin Spring ‘24

The City's Engineering Division has been working over recent months with our project design consultants at Tetra Tech and our general contractors Charles Construction and D&R paving to prepare for construction on Western Washington St.

While construction was initially slated to begin this fall, we now anticipate work will begin in spring of 2024. The decision to defer construction until the spring was made in light of a number of factors including long lead-times to acquire necessary materials (e.g. granite curbing), City contractors’ engagement with other ongoing streetscape improvement projects across the city, and a desire to have work begin and continue uninterrupted through our full construction season (April through November).

While some preliminary work may still take place this fall (additional notification will be provided), construction crews will mobilize in full force in early April along Western Washington St. Additional notification will be provided to nearby residents and shared here once plans are finalized.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have questions, please call the Engineering Division at 617-625-6600 ext. 5400 or email construction@somervillema.gov.