September Construction Update

Fall is here and work on Washington Street is approaching the western limits of the project at Line Street.

Crews are working to complete final sidewalk reconstruction and curb-line changes along the north side of the street between Dane Street and Beacon Street and on both sides of the street between Beacon Street and Line Street.

Crews will continue work over the coming weeks with final paving expected to take place before the end of fall.

What other work remains?

• Milling and paving of the roadway surface between Bowdoin Street and Line Street.
  • Detours and MBTA bus stop impacts will be required during this phase of work. Additional notification will be provided to residents.
• 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.
• New pedestrian signals and push buttons at the Washington Street, Dane and Calvin intersection

• among other safety improvements.

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.