Detour Alert - Raised Crossing Construction - Begins Monday, 8/19

Weather permitting, beginning this upcoming Monday, August 19 City contractors plan to construct two raised crossings across Washington Street–a raised crossing between the Parker Street and the Argenziano School and a raised crossing at the intersection of Washington Street and Hawkins Street.

This work will require both east- and westbound thru traffic along Washington Street (Webster Ave. to Dane Street) to be detoured via Somerville Avenue and Dane Street.

Once in place, detours will be in effect for approximately 72 hours to provide time for granite curbing to set properly.

Detour Route - Washington Street East- and Westbound Traffic

Motor Vehicle Impacts

• Eastbound (heading toward Union Square) vehicle traffic will be directed left on Dane Street and right onto Somerville Avenue.

• Westbound (heading toward Beacon Street) vehicle traffic will be directed west on Somerville Avenue before turning left onto Dane Street to reconnect with Washington Street.

• Access will be maintained for local residents and businesses.

Pedestrian, Transit and Other Impacts

• Sidewalks will remain open and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

• MBTA bus route 86 will offer modified service during this period.

  • See signage posted at affected stops or visit mbta.com/bus for details.

• Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles at all times.

Other Construction Impacts

• Some temporary parking restrictions will be in place.

  • Please observe posted signage.

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