Preliminary Drainage Work - Begins Week of 8/3 or Soon After
Beginning as early as Monday, August 3 or soon after City of Somerville contractors, Charles Construction, will begin installing new drainage features and performing other preliminary work.
Drainage work will take place over the coming weeks as weather permits. Following this initial phase of work crews will begin to rebuild sidewalks and start implementing a new, safer street design. (For a full overview of the new, safer street design see our previous update.)
Anticipated Schedule (Subject to Change):
Work hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m.
Construction Impacts:
- On-street parking may be temporarily restricted around work zones during construction.
- Please observe posted signage.
- Periodic vehicle and pedestrian detours may in place to facilitate work.
- Access will be retained for residents and emergency vehicles.
- Trash/recycling pick-ups and deliveries will not be affected.
If you have questions, please email construction@somervillema.gov or call the Engineering Division at (617) 625-6600 ext. 5400.
Thank you
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Why does drainage work come before changes to the streetscape?
When we redesign a street and add features like raised crossings or floating bus stops, it changes how stormwater (rainfall and snowmelt) behaves on the street. Adding additional storm drains (catch basins) or relocating existing drains to better meet the needs of the new design is necessary to ensure water is effectively managed on the street and prevent large puddles from developing.
