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Gore Street Utility Construction and Road Reconstruction

The City of Cambridge and Divco West, developer of NorthPoint, is undertaking construction on Gore Street between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren Street. This construction is taking place in two phases- utility work including sewer and gas, and surface improvements including a new street and sidewalk. The utility work has been completed. The City plans to install new sidewalks and resurface Gore St. and Rufo Rd beginning in January 2021.

Construction Notice - Final Mobilization starting September 11

On Monday, September 11th, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction will be mobilizing to Gore Street to complete the work associated with the Gore Street and Rufo Road Project.

Work will include the completion of the multi-use path / sidewalk between the Somerville Line (the train tracks) and Sixth Street, sidewalks at the Third Street intersection, pavement markings, miscellaneous punch list items and sidewalk panel replacements.

Remaining work is expected to take one month.

The City’s Urban Forestry Division is also scheduled to complete all remaining tree plantings along the corridor as part of their fall tree planting program.


Construction Notice - Work at Raised Intersections starting August 3

The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, is schedule to be on Gore Street this Thursday (8/3) and Friday (8/4). They will be working at the intersections of Fifth Street and Third Street to mill and pave the approach ramps to some of the raised intersections.

Please take note of no-parking signs and detours as this work is completed!


Verizon is also scheduled to complete the final wire transfer and utility pole removals between the Somerville line and Sixth Street this week. These removals will allow for Newport to schedule and complete the work on the Shared Use Path at this location. We will follow up with a schedule of the work once the poles are removed.

Thank you for your continued patience with this project!


As of April 2023:

  • Below grade utility work, road paving and sidewalks are generally complete. Contractor will be on site periodically completing punch list items
  • Larger Scope Items Remaining:
  • Final Paving of shared Use Path from Somerville to 6th Street is awaiting private utility companies to relocate wires to allow for old utility poles to be removed. Once poles are removed contractor can mobilize for this operation.
  • Sidewalk at Third and Gore: Asphalt Patch along old Firehouse will be replaced with concrete.
  • Tree Plantings: Once path is paved, final tree plantings for corridor will occur.

Construction Notice - Reminder final paving on Friday, Oct 28 and Saturday, Oct 29

As a reminder, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will continue paving preparations this week with a paving planned for Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29.

Paving limits will begin at Gore Street at Third Street and continue toward the Somerville line. Limits also include some intersecting lengths of side streets, Sciarappa, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Lambert.

City Trash, recycling and compost services will be maintained, however, trucks routes may be altered to pick up earlier then a typical week. Please have items curbside at 7am.

We understand parking is extremely restricted. Please obey all signs in order for crews to be efficient in operations.

  • Cars in the way of paving operations may be subject to towing.
  • If your driveaway is within the limits of new paving, please plan trips accordingly.
  • Rideshare users please plan pickups off Gore Street for the duration of all paving operations.

Newly paved areas will be reopened to users as conditions allow, typically within a few hours of completion.


Construction Notice - Final roadway paving to begin October 17

The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be prepping and paving Gore Street and Rufo Road beginning the week of October 17th.

The tentative schedule is outlined below, but is weather permitting. Wet weather on scheduled paving days will delay paving until the next dry day. Please visit the project page for any updates regarding rescheduling: www.cambridgema.gov/gorestreet.

Parking will be restricted along the corridor for the duration of this work. Please be mindful of posted signage. Vehicle access in and out of properties will be restricted during work hours while crews perform the paving. Please plan vehicle trips accordingly.

Tentative Schedule is as follows:

  • Week of October 17th: Paving preparations (raising castings and milling) and miscellaneous remaining sidewalk work.
  • Saturday, October 22nd: Paving of Rufo Road and spot paving along Gore Street
  • Week of October 24th: Milling of Gore Street, continued paving preparations
  • Thursday, October 27th-Saturday, October 29th: Paving of Gore Street

Any additional restoration items related to the project, including back of sidewalk work and pavement markings, will be completed by the contractor in the coming weeks before the end of construction. Tree planting will also be completed by the City Contractor following this paving work starting late fall and completed in Spring of 2023.

What to Expect during Paving
•General work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM.
•Vehicle access in and out of properties will be restricted. Please plan vehicle and parking trips accordingly.
•“No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
•Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.

We understand that paving operations can be disruptive to the neighborhood but hope that the resulting resurfaced road before winter will provide some reward for you!


Construction Notice- Curb and Sidewalk Work Continuing Through the Summer

The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, has been able to make good progress on sidewalk work, thanks to dry weather conditions. Crews will continue making their way to Msgr. O’Brien Highway, removing and resetting curbing, and then installing new sidewalks.

They will also install the raised intersections along Gore Street at the following locations:

  • Seventh St.
  • Fifth St.
  • Third St.

Sidewalk work will last July through September, weather permitting. Final paving of Gore St. will take place fall 2022, weather permitting.


What to Expect During Construction:

  • General work hours will be 7am – 4pm, Monday-Friday.
  • Please check posted No Parking signs.
  • Please follow pedestrian detour signs.
  • Access to properties will be maintained, when possible.
  • Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.

Construction Notice - Work in Twin City Mall Parking Lot Beginning 5/31/2022

Installation of a concrete pad has begun a the Lambert Street and Gore Street corner of Twin City Mall parking lot. This concrete pad will host a new Bluebikes station. Learn more about the Bluebikes bike sharing system here.


Construction Notice- Curb and Sidewalk Work Beginning 4/4/2022

As part of the ongoing street and sidewalk reconstruction work on Gore Street, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will remobilize the week of April 4th to continue curb and sidewalk work.

Crews will begin at the Somerville end of the Gore Street, near Twin City Plaza and will continue toward Msgr. O’Brien Highway.   Work includes removing the sidewalks, removing and resetting curbing, and then installing new sidewalks consistent with plans reviewed as part of the Community Process. 

Work in April and May will mostly be focused between Somerville line and Sixth Street. The remainder of the sidewalk work is expected to continue through the summer.

What to Expect During Construction:

  • General work hours will be 7am – 4pm, Monday-Friday.
  • Please check posted No Parking signs.
  • Please follow pedestrian detour signs.
  • Access to properties will be maintained, when possible.
  • Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.

Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project- Base Paving Scheduled For Monday November 22nd

The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be placing a base layer of asphalt on Gore Street, from 5th Street through 2nd Street, beginning on Monday, November 22nd. To ensure that the roadway conditions will be favorable for the winter season, crews will fine grade the roadway on Monday, November 22nd and place a base layer of pavement on Tuesday, November 23rd.

Work is expected to take approximately two days to complete, weather permitting. If conditions are wet on the day of scheduled paving, work will be delayed. Please visit the project page for any updates regarding rescheduling www.cambridgema.gov/GoreStreet.

Please note that base paving establishes the road slightly lower than finished paving, making the curbs higher for parked cars. Please use caution when opening car doors so as not to damage them on the curbs.

As a reminder, work will continue into the winter to include some spot utility work and some preliminary curb setting with the remainder of the curb and sidewalk work to commence in the Spring of 2022.

What to Expect During Construction:

  • General work hours 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday. This work may take more than normal working hours to complete.
  • Please check posted No Parking signs.
  • Access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible. Caution should be used. After work hours, roadways will reopen for all in their normal travel directions.
  • Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.
  • Final roadway paving will occur at the end of the Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project and will be announced via an additional notice.

For Information and Assistance During Construction:

Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Project Administrator, Community Relations, at 617-349-4825 / kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Kara Falise, Project Manager, at 617-349-4827/ kfalise@cambridgema.gov. For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.cambridgema.gov/GoreStreet. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.


Update: Due to recent weather conditions roadway reconstruction will now begin the week of November 8th

Due to recent weather conditions, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction., will now begin to reconstruct the roadway on Gore St. (between Fifth St. and Monsignor O’Brien Highway) during the week of November 8th. This work is anticipated to last for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Roadway Reconstruction to Begin the Week of Oct 25

In association with the Gore Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction., will begin to reconstruct the roadway on Gore St. (between Fifth St. and Monsignor O’Brien Highway) during the week of October 25th. This work is anticipated to last for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.

To ensure that the roadway conditions will be favorable for many years to come, crews will engage in full-depth reconstruction. At the end of each day, the contractor will clean the work site to allow for motorists to utilize the roadway. We kindly ask that motorists drive through the construction zone slowly outside of general working hours.

Work will begin on Gore St. at Fifth St and travel toward Monsignor O’Brien Highway. The contractor plans to complete full-depth excavation, then perform base paving in that area. Final roadway paving will occur at the end of the Gore Street project and will be announced via an additional notice in the coming months.

Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs as they will be changing frequently during the work.

What to Expect During Construction:

•General work hours 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday.
•Please check posted No Parking signs.
•During this work, the roadway will be lower, making the curbs higher for parked cars. Please use caution when opening car doors as to not damage them on the curbs.
•Access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible. During work hours, abutters will be allowed to travel the wrong way down one way streets in order to access their property. Caution should be used. After work hours, roadways will reopen for all in their normal travel directions.
•Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.

For Information and Assistance During Construction:

Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Project Administrator, Community Relations, at 617-349-4825/ kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Kara Falise, Senior Engineer, at 617-349-4827. For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/GoreStreet . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.


Construction Update, September 2021 - Water Main Replacement 

Water main replacement continues on Gore St. from Sciarappa to Third St. through the month of September. Towards the end of the month, work will begin at Third St. Individuals who will have water service impacts will be notified by separate notice. 


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Remaining section of sewer lining scheduled for 8/16

Granite Inliner, LLC is under contract with the City of Cambridge to perform sanitary sewer “cured-in-place” rehabilitation of the existing mainline sewers. This is an entirely “trenchless” process which will minimize root and water infiltration problems and provides a more structurally sound pipe without the need for excavation. A liner will be inserted into the existing sewer pipe through manholes located in the street outside your home. The liner will then be “cured-in-place” to form a pipe within a pipe.

On Monday August 16th, crews will be rehabilitating the remaining section of sewer. This location was inaccessible when crews first mobilized. Work is expected to take approximately two days to complete, weather permitting. If conditions are wet on the day of scheduled work, work will be delayed until the next dry day.

Service disruptions will be limited to residents 101-103 Gore Street. These residents will be notified in person and advised to follow several instructions. It is critical that during this eight-hour period you minimize your water use. We ask that you eliminate such activities as laundry, dishwashing, and showers during the specified construction. You may flush your toilet when necessary. Any sump pumps connected to the sewer system must be disconnected and or discharged elsewhere to avoid damage to our liner, or backups in your basement. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a sewer backup in your home.

The product does create an odor (glue or fiberglass odor) that can get into your home for several different reasons, for example, clogged or improper plumbing vent, dry sink traps or in some older homes floor drains that are hooked directly to your sewer lateral. To help prevent the odor, we suggest pouring 1 gallon of water into every floor drain, laundry tub, bath and shower, sink drains. A wet towel over shower, floor drains, etc. can also be an effective barrier to prevent odors. If you detect an odor, please ventilate your home by opening a window and contact the phone numbers below. The odor is not harmful and will dissipate quickly.

Impacted residents will be notified again in person before work begins on the pipe serving your home.


Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs as they will be changing frequently during the work.

What to Expect During Construction:

  • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
  • Vehicle access in and out of properties will be maintained but may be restricted for short periods. If you need access and your driveway is blocked, please speak to a crew member on site and they will make accommodations for you.
  • Emergency vehicles and City service vehicles will have access at all times.

Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Project Administrator - Community Relations, at 617-349-4825/ kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Kara Falise, Project Manager, at 617-349-4827/ kfalise@cambridgema.gov . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary. For more info about the project visit: www.cambridgema.gov/GoreStreet .


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Water Work Beginning 8/16

As part of the Gore St. and Rufo Rd. Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be mobilizing to begin the next phase of water work.

Beginning the week of August 16th, Newport will be replacing the water main from Fifth Street to Second Street. Once the new water main is installed, Newport will begin service connections. This work is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks, weather permitting.

During this work it may be necessary to temporarily disconnect water services for a few daytime hours in order to facilitate upgrades to the water main. Any scheduled impacts to water service for direct abutters in this area will be communicated via separate notice.

There will be daily road closures during work hours as the work progresses block by block. At the end of each day, the contractor will clean the work site to allow for motorists to utilize the roadway.

We will do our best to minimize parking impacts, however there will be some. While the City does not normally accommodate for lost parking during road reconstruction projects, given the extended duration and scope of this particular project, and the limited options for neighborhood parking, the City will be extending the monthly parking program at the First Street Garage that was established during the utility phase of this project.

The City will waive the normal $50 monthly parking pass fee for certain residents during the time of construction. You must be pre-approved to sign up for the pass. If you are interested, please email Kate Riley, kriley@cambridgema.gov with your name and address. Once resident parking status is confirmed, we'll send back an application and then the monthly parking pass will be issued.

Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs as they will be changing frequently during the work.

What to Expect During Construction:
•Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday-Friday.
•“No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
•Vehicle access in and out of properties will be maintained but may be restricted for short periods. If you need access and your driveway is blocked, please speak to a crew member on site and they will make accommodations for you.
•Emergency vehicles and City service vehicles will have access at all times.

Information & Assistance:

Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Project Administrator - Community Relations, at 617-349-4825/ kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Kara Falise, Project Manager, at 617-349-4827/ kfalise@cambridgema.gov . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary. For more info about the project visit: www.cambridgema.gov/GoreStreet .


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Base paving scheduled for Wednesday 7/28

The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be placing a base layer of asphalt on Gore Street, from Fifth Street to the Somerville Line, on Wednesday, July 28th. This work may take more than the normal working hours to complete.

Work is expected to take approximately a day and a half to complete, weather permitting. If conditions are wet on the day of scheduled paving, work will be delayed until the next day. Please visit the project page for any updates regarding rescheduling www.cambridgema.gov/GoreStreet.

The roadway will also be lower, making the curbs higher for parked cars. Please use caution when opening car doors so as not to damage them on the curbs.

As a reminder, upcoming work includes resetting curb and installing new sidewalks. The contractor will be removing the sidewalks, removing and resetting curbing, and then installing new sidewalks This phase of work will begin late Fall 2021.

What to Expect During Construction:

•General work hours 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday. This work may take more than normal working hours to complete.
•Please check posted No Parking signs.
•Access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible. Caution should be used. After work hours, roadways will reopen for all in their normal travel directions.
•Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.

Final roadway paving will occur at the end of the Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project and will be announced via an additional notice.

For Information and Assistance During Construction:

Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Project Administrator, Community Relations, at 617-349-4825 / kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Kara Falise, Project Manager, at 617-349-4827/ kfalise@cambridgema.gov. For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.cambridgema.gov/GoreStreet. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Saturday Road Work on 7/31 and 8/7

In association with the Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction., will be excavating and grading Rufo Road on Saturday July 31st. This work is anticipated to last for one day, weather permitting. A primary layer of asphalt will be placed the following Saturday, August 7th, weather permitting.

This work is taking place on the weekend in an effort to keep the Cambridge Health Alliance facility operational during the week.

At the end of each day, the contractor will clean the work site to allow for motorists to utilize the roadway. We kindly ask that motorists drive through the construction zone slowly outside of general working hours.

Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs as they will be changing frequently during the work.

What to Expect During Construction:
•General work hours 7am-4pm.
•Please check posted No Parking signs.
•During this work, the roadway will be lower, making the curbs higher for parked cars. Please use caution when opening car doors as to not damage them on the curbs.
•Access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible.
•Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.

Final roadway paving will occur at the end of the Gore Street and Rufo Road project and will be announced via an additional notice in the coming months.

For Information and Assistance During Construction:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Project Administrator, Community Relations, at 617-349-4825/ kkelleher@cambridgema.gov. For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/Gorestreet. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.


Full-Depth Roadway Reconstruction Week of 7/12

In association with the Gore Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, will begin to reconstruct the roadway on Gore Street between the Somerville line and 5th St. beginning the week of July 12, 2021. This work is anticipated to last for three weeks, weather permitting.

To ensure that the roadway conditions will be favorable for many years to come, crews will engage in full-depth reconstruction. At the end of each day, the contractor will clean the work site to allow for motorists to utilize the roadway. We kindly ask that motorists drive through the construction zone slowly.

Work will begin at the railroad tracks and move towards 5th St. The contractor plans to complete 1-2 blocks of full-depth excavation, then perform base paving in that area before moving on to the next 1-2 block section.

Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs as they will be changing frequently during the work.

What to Expect During Construction:

  • General work hours 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Please check posted No Parking signs.
  • During this work, the roadway will be lower, making the curbs higher for parked cars. Please use caution when opening car doors as to not damage them on the curbs.
  • Access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible. During work hours, abutters will be allowed to travel the wrong way down one-way streets in order to access their property. Caution should be used. After work hours, roadways will reopen for all in their normal travel directions.
  • Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.

Final roadway paving will occur at the end of the Gore Street project and will be announced via an additional notice in the coming months.

Information and assistance:

Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Community Relations Project Administrator, at 617-349-4825/kkelleher@cambridgema.gov.


June 2021

Week of June 1: Water work in the area of Fifth and Gore

Week of June 7: Water work between Fifth and Seventh, Sewer lining begins.

Week of June 14: Water work between Fifth and Seventh, Sewer lining continues. 

Week of June 21: Excavation begins on Gore between Lambert and Fifth.


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Sewer Lining Beginning June 6

The City's contractor, Granite Inliner, will be performing sewer lining beginning June 6th and lasting approximately two weeks. This method, called Cured-in-Place Pipelining, will provide a new, joint-less sewer pipe connection that minimizes root and water infiltration problems, improves flow, and provides for a more structurally sound pipe without the need for excavation.

Impacted residents will receive notification 7 days in advance directly from Granite Inliner about when work will occur in their area. View the distributed notice here.

You will be notified again 48 hours in advance before work begins on the pipe serving your home. During the specified time, residents are asked to limit the use of water going down the drain. Once service is restored, residents will be promptly notified.

No Parking signs will be posted 48-hours in advance. Please take note.

For general information regarding this work, please contact Granite Inliner at 800-655-1171. In the event of a sewer emergency, Granite Inliner Superintendent Andrew Mathison may be reached 24 hours a day 7 days a week at 617-418-9654.


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Water Service Material Verification and Lead Line Upgrade Notice

As part of the Gore Street Reconstruction Project, Newport Construction under direction from the Cambridge Water Department (CWD), has begun the Gore Street Water Main Replacement.

The contractor will be replacing the water main along Gore St. from Second St. to Seventh St. During this project all water service laterals will be disconnected from the old water main and reconnected to the new water main. At that time any lead-lined or non-copper service lateral piping will be upgraded to copper from the new water main to the meter inside the house. The Water Department will contact you if or when any work needs to be done that would affect your water service.

This scope of work only affects those properties on Gore Street. Paper notices were distributed from the Water Department on Tuesday, May 25. If you have received the paper notice, your water service lateral is within this scope of work. You can view the notice here.


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Phase one of water work to begin week of May 3rd

As part of the Gore St. and Rufo Rd. Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be mobilizing to begin phase one of water work.

Beginning the week of May 3rd, Newport will be replacing the water main from Seventh Street to Fifth Street. Once the new water main is installed, Newport will begin service connections. This work is expected to last 4 to 6 weeks, weather permitting.

During this work it may be necessary to temporarily disconnect water services for a few daytime hours in order to facilitate upgrades to the water main. Any scheduled impacts to water service for direct abutters in this area will be communicated via separate notice.

There will be daily road closures during work hours as the work progresses block by block. At the end of each day, the contractor will clean the work site to allow for motorists to utilize the roadway.

Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs as they will be changing frequently during the work.

What to Expect During Construction: 

  • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday-Friday.
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
  • •Vehicle access in and out of properties will be maintained but may be restricted for short periods. If you need access and your driveway is blocked, please speak to a crew member on site and they will make accommodations for you.
  • Emergency vehicles and City service vehicles will have access at all times.

Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Project Administrator, at 617-349-4825/ kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Kara Falise, Project Manager, at 617-349-4827/ kfalise@cambridgema.gov . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary. For more info about the project visit: www.cambridgema.gov/GoreStreet .


April 2021

Week of April 5:Drainage work.

Week of April 12:Drainage work.

Week of April 19: Drainage work

Week of April 26: Drainage work


March 2021

Week of March 15: Drainage structures continue to be delivered.

Week of March 22: Drainage work begins, weather permitting.

Week of March 29: Drainage work continues. 


February 2021

Week of February 8: Crews will be on-site drilling test pits to assess subsurface conditions. They will also be inspecting sewer lines via TV camera.

Week of February 15: Test pit work continues. Crews will also be saw cutting at the curb in preparation for drainage installation. Residents may also see drainage structures being delivered.

Week of February 22: Drainage work begins, weather permitting.


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Cost-waiver parking program 

The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, has begun work on the Gore Street Reconstruction Project next. We understand that there may be times when this construction may limit on-street parking in the area.

While the City does not normally accommodate for lost parking during road reconstruction projects, given the extended duration and scope of this particular project, and the limited options for neighborhood parking, the City will be extending the monthly parking program at the First Street Garage that was established during the utility phase of this project.

The City will waive the normal $50 monthly parking pass fee for certain residents during the time of construction.

Who is eligible for this program? The cost-waiver program is limited to residents impacted by the Gore Street Construction Project. Residents of Gore St. and immediate abutters with a valid residential parking permit.

How do I apply? You must be pre-approved to sign up for the pass. If you are interested, please email Kate Riley, kriley@cambridgema.gov with your name and address. Once resident parking status is confirmed, we'll send back an application and then the monthly parking pass will be issued.

Thank you for your patience as we begin work on this project. For more information about the Gore Street Reconstruction Project, please visit the project page. Here you can find updates about the project, an overall schedule and information about the community process.


Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Tree pruning to begin Wednesday January 27th

The City's contractor, Newport Construction, has completed installation of tree protection and will begin tree pruning on Wednesday, January 27th. Work will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This work is expected to take approximately 3 days to complete.

Over the next two weeks, Newport will be completing test pits and TV and cleaning several sewer and drain lines.

What to Expect During Construction:

  • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday-Friday.
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
  • Vehicle access in and out of properties will be maintained but may be restricted for short periods. If you need access and your driveway is blocked, please speak to a crew member on site and they will make accommodations for you.
  • Emergency vehicles and vehicles for City services (Trash, etc) will have access at all times. 

Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction Project - Work to begin week of January 11th

Dear Neighbor:

The DPW has awarded the contract for the Gore Street and Rufo Road Reconstruction project to Newport Construction.

On or about Monday, January 11th, Newport will be mobilizing to commence construction. Initial activities will include installation of tree protection and utility work. Work will continue through winter as weather permits and will ramp up in spring with additional crews to support utility installations. The project is anticipated to take two years with the road and sidewalk work anticipated to commence in fall of this year.

As a reminder, the project will include utility work, roadway resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction including accessible pedestrian crossings and tree plantings along Gore Street (from Somerville to Monsignor O’Brien Highway) and Rufo Road. Project plans remain consistent with the plans developed as part of a community process that concluded in 2019. Plans and presentations from this process can be reviewed on the project webpage: www.cambridgema.gov/GorestRuford .

What to Expect During Construction: 

  • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday-Friday.
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
  • Vehicle access in and out of properties will be maintained but may be restricted for short periods. If you need access and your driveway is blocked, please speak to a crew member on site and they will make accommodations for you.
  • Emergency vehicles and vehicles for City services (Trash, etc) will have access at all times. 


Additional information on the project, including the contractors full project schedule, will be posted on the project page. As part of COVID-19 protocols, paper flyers for project information will be limited and updates will be posted on-site, on the project page and emailed to those on the project list. To be added to this list, please visit the “Contact” tab of the project page.

Contractors are required to follow the safety guidelines established by the State and submit their COVID-19 Control Plans to the City. This plan will require attention to:

  • Social Distancing -- remain six feet apart to the greatest extent possible and wear face coverings
  • Hygiene Protocols – provide hand washing stations
  • Staffing and Operations – provide training for staff and screen employees for COVID-19 like symptoms
  • Cleaning and Disinfecting -- Disinfect all common surfaces


Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kate Riley, Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4870/ kriley@cambridgema.gov or Kara Falise, Senior Engineer, at 617-349-4827 / kfalise@cambridgema.gov. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.


January 2021: The project schedule can be found in the "Documents" tab.


September 2020: The project is out to bid with all bids due by October 1st. More information can be found here.


July 2017: The project team is finalizing plans to prepare for this project to go out to bid late summer 2020. 


The following email was sent on May 28, 2020

Dear Neighbor,

On March 18th, Cambridge issued a Temporary Emergency Construction Moratorium to limit construction in the City to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.   Last week, the City issued an Amended Temporary Emergency Construction Order to allow construction to restart in a phased approach in the coming weeks.   

What does this mean for construction in my neighborhood?

Beginning this week, you may start to see some construction activity related to site safety preparations, including installation of hand wash stations and other site modifications related to COVID-19 safety precautions. Beginning June 1st, you may start to see increased activity on your street related to the re-starting of construction. We will be in touch via additional notices with a schedule and information specific to the project on your street.

Residents should be aware that No Parking signs will start to appear in relation to construction activity. Contractors will make every effort to provide 48-hours’ notice, but please check the street frequently.

Help Us Spread the Word!

We will not be distributing paper notices to each location at this time. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up to receive email notifications about projects around the City at cambridgema.gov/subscribe.

COVID-19 Control Plan for Construction:

In addition to the stringent safety guidelines required by the State, all contractors will need to submit to the Inspectional Services Department or Department of Public Works, as appropriate, a COVID-19 Control Plan for Cambridge on permitted projects. This plan will require:

  •  A cleaning and decontamination checklist; The number of workers expected on the job site; and
  •  No non-essential personnel may be present at the worksite.
  •  Additionally, contractors will be encouraged, and in some cases required, to conduct a site-specific risk analysis and enhanced COVID-19 safety plan for more complex projects.

As previously announced on May 18, the City of Cambridge will expand currently allowed construction activity in the City in four phases:

  • Phase 1, beginning May 25, will add site safety prep work for projects previously permitted by Inspectional Services (ISD) and Public Works (DPW). Forthcoming amendments to the City’s Temporary Emergency Construction Order issued on March 18 will modify the definition of essential construction to include work associated with COVID-19 restaurant modification needed to allow them to safely reopen;
  • Phase 2, beginning on June 1, will add horizontal construction, city building projects, 100% affordable housing developments, larger buildings (over 25,000 square feet) previously permitted by ISD or DPW;
  • Phase 3, tentatively beginning on June 15, will add all remaining existing construction previously permitted by ISD and DPW; and
  • Phase 4, tentatively beginning on June 29, will add new permits. Permits can be submitted, and pre-reviews will occur at any time, but permits will not be formally accepted or issued until this date.


For additional details on the Amended Temporary Emergency Construction Order, please click
here


Divco West, the developer of Cambridge Crossing, has completed their utility work on Gore St between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren St. While there may still be some limited activity for testing purposes, the City can now begin preparing preparations for reconstructing the water main, the roadway and the sidewalks on Gore St. and Rufo Rd.

We wanted to update you on the next steps of the Gore St. and Rufo Rd. Reconstruction Project.

  • The design team is completing the final design that came out of the community process that took place June 2018 - April 2019.
  • Once design is complete, the project will go out to bid in Winter 2020.
  • Beginning mid-November, the City’s contractor will be in the area to inspect, clean and make repairs to portions of the Gore St. sewer. This preparation work is essential for upcoming work to line portions of the existing sewer.
  • The full surface restoration project, including water main replacement, sewer and drainage improvements, and sidewalk and street restoration is anticipated to commence spring 2020.
What to Expect During Upcoming Construction
  • Work hours are from 7AM-4PM
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted in spot sections occupied by construction vehicles; be sure to check dates and times. Signs will move as work progresses.
  • Emergency vehicles and abutters will have access to properties at all time
For Information or Assistance:

If you have any questions about the upcoming work, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations Manager 617-349-4870 / kriley@cambridgema.gov or Kara Falise, Senior Engineer 617-349-4827 / kfalise@cambridgema.gov. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary. 

 


April 25, 2019

As you are aware, Eversource Gas and Divco West, the developer of Cambridge Crossing, are currently wrapping up utility upgrades on Gore St between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren St.

Following this construction, the City will reconstruct the water main and reconstruct the roadway and sidewalks on Gore St. This is an opportunity to improve Gore St for residents, as well as for people walking and biking along the street. We gathered ideas and feedback at initial meetings in late 2018 and have incorporated them into a plan for the street.

Please join us on Wednesday, May8th, for a brief presentation on some updates to the plan and current schedule for the project.


Specifically, the presentation will discuss the proposed updates to the plan which resulted from comments heard at the March 16th meeting; including:

  • Roadway cross-section from the Somerville Line to 6th Street
  • Turn restrictions from Gore Street on to Third Street
  • Permanent Speed Feedback sign locations

Following the presentations and public comment, staff will be available to address any other specific questions related to the design and project.

For Information or Assistance:

If you have any questions regarding the current construction, please contact Divco West at mitigation@csl-consulting.com, by phone at 617-866-8971 or on the project website at www.npconstruction.info .

If you have any questions regarding the redesign of Gore Street, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations, at 617-349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. For information and plans from previous meetings or to join the email distribution list for this project visit cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/GoreSt.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.


March 20, 2019

The presentation and design boards from the March 19th community meeting can be found on the "Documents" tab of this page. 


March 18, 2019

DivcoWest’s contractor, J. Derenzo Companies (JDC), has two crews installing new sewer main on Gore Street:

  • Gore Street between Fifth Street and Sciarappa Street. Sewer construction in this block is expected to take about four weeks to complete. There are numerous large street trees in the current work zone. The crew should be past these large trees in approximately two weeks. JDC is coordinating with the City Arborist to ensure the trees are protected. A city construction inspector is also inspecting work activities regularly throughout the day.
  • Gore Street between Seventh Street and Sixth Street. Sewer construction in this block is expected to take approximately five weeks to complete.

Work hours are generally 7:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Construction may also be scheduled on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00AM and 6:00PM. When traveling through construction work zones, please proceed with caution and watch for construction traffic signs and police details.

During work hours, the following road closures are currently in place:

  • Gore Street is closed between Fifth Street and Sciarappa Street. Follow the detour signs.

  • Vehicles traveling westbound on Gore Street are detoured left at Sixth Street, right on Cambridge Street, right on Warren Street to return to Medford/Gore Street. The crew’s current location blocks access to Rufo Road.  If traveling to the Cambridge Health Alliance East Cambridge Care Center or Simoni Skating Rink, follow the detour.

March 7, 2019

As you are aware, Eversource Gas and Divco West, the developer of Cambridge Crossing (formerly known as NorthPoint), are currently upgrading utilities on Gore St between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren St.

Following this construction, the City will reconstruct the water main, replace any lead services, and reconstruct the roadway and sidewalks on Gore St. This is an opportunity to improve Gore St for residents, as well as for people walking and biking along the street. We gathered ideas and feedback at initial meetings in June and November of 2018 and have incorporated them into a plan for the street.

Please join City staff on Tuesday, March 19th from 6:30PM-8PM in the Auditorium of the Kennedy-Longfellow School. In direct response to some of the concerns raised at the November meeting, the Traffic and Parking Department will be presenting some analysis of Gore Street Traffic patterns and Staff will also provide updates on the plan and current schedule for the project. Residents will be invited to provide feedback and discussion about the Project.

For Information or Assistance:

If you have any questions regarding the current construction, please contact Divco West at mitigation@csl-consulting.com or by phone at 617-866-8971. For more information, please visit the project website www.npconstruction.info .

If you have any questions regarding the redesign of Gore Street, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations, at 617.349.4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. For information and plans from previous meetings or to join the email distribution list for this project visit cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/GoreSt.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.


February 26, 2019 DivcoWest’s contractor, J. Derenzo Companies (JDC), has been working through the winter. Currently there are crews installing new sewer main at two locations on Gore Street:

  • Gore Street between Fifth Street and Sciarappa Street
  • Gore Street between Rufo Street and Lambert Street
Work hours are generally 7:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Construction may also be scheduled on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00AM and 6:00PM.

During work hours, vehicles traveling westbound on Gore Street are detoured left at Sixth Street. Access to the Cambridge Health Alliance East Cambridge Care Center and Simoni Skating Rink is maintained. 

When traveling through construction work zones, please proceed with caution and watch for construction traffic signs and police details. Note that roadways may be detoured temporarily during the day. 

December 28, 2018 Beginning Wednesday January 2, DivcoWest’s contractor, J. Derenzo Companies (JDC), will have one crew start installing sewer force main across the intersection of Gore Street and Third Street. To help minimize traffic impacts in this busy intersection, following is planned:
  • Work hours at this location will be 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. 
  • Traffic will be allowed to travel south on Third Street from Monsignor O’Brien Highway to Cambridge Street. 
  • Third Street will be closed at Cambridge Street to all northbound traffic except MBTA buses. MBTA buses will be allowed to continue using regular bus routes.
JDC’s second crew will continue with the sewer main construction across the intersection of Gore Street and Lambert Street. Work hours at this location are 7:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday.

When traveling through construction work zones, please proceed with caution and watch for construction traffic signs and police details. Note that roadways may be detoured temporarily during the day.

Construction may also be scheduled on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00AM and 6:00PM.


December 12, 2018

DivcoWest’s contractor, J. Derenzo Companies (JDC), currently has two crews working on Gore Street installing sewer main:

Crew 1 – Working between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Third Street

Crew 2 – Working between Lambert Street and the city line

Feeney Brothers (Eversource’s contractor) is finishing tie ins to the new gas main.

During this time, roadways may be detoured temporarily during the day. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.


November 28, 2018

DivcoWest’s contractor, J. Derenzo Companies (JDC), currently has three crews working on Gore Street:

Crew 1 – Working between Lambert Street and Seventh Street to relocate and replace existing water main.

Crew 2 – Working between Fifth Street and Third Street to install sewer main.

Crew 3 – Working between Third Street and Second Street to install sewer main.

During this time, roadways may be detoured temporarily during the day. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.


October 25, 2018

The utility work currently taking place at Monsignor O’Brien Highway will begin to progress onto Gore Street towards 5th Street. During this time, roadways may be detoured temporarily during the day. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The project team intends to make every effort to communicate construction activities and any potential disruptions to the area stakeholders. If there are questions comments or concerns, we ask that you contact our project representatives at our Construction Hotline – (617) 866-8971 or you can email them directly at mitigation@csl-consulting.com .


October 19, 2018

As the utility work continues on Gore Street, Derenzo (DivcoWest's contractor) will be working this Saturday, October 20th, to conduct test pits in the construction work zone at the corner of Fifth Street and Gore Street. This work may create minor traffic and pedestrian impacts, but we don’t anticipate road detours. Moving forward, work will continue to take place on Saturdays as needed.

Please refer to the Cambridge Crossing website at www.cxconstruction.info for more information regarding activities for Saturday work, and you may also sign up to receive weekly construction updates by emailing us at mitigation@csl-consulting.com.

The project team intends to make every effort to communicate construction activities and any potential disruptions to the area stakeholders. If there are questions comments or concerns, we ask that you contact our project representatives at our Construction Hotline – (617) 866-8971 or you can email them directly at mitigation@csl-consulting.com .


October 15, 2018
 

Eversource Gas and Divco West, the developer of Cambridge Crossing (formerly known as NorthPoint), are currently upgrading utilities on Gore St between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren St.

Following this construction, the City will reconstruct the water main, replace any lead services, and reconstruct the roadway and sidewalks on Gore St. This is an opportunity to improve Gore St for residents, as well as for people walking and biking along the street. We gathered ideas and feedback during the first meeting on Tuesday, June 19th and incorporated them into an initial plan for the street.

Please join City staff on Thursday, November 1st from 6:30PM-8PM in the Community Room of the Millers River Apartments to review this plan and provide feedback and discussion about the street and sidewalk reconstruction of Gore St. and Rufo Rd.

For Information or Assistance:

If you have any questions regarding the current construction, please contact Divco West at mitigation@csl-consulting.com or by phone at 617-866-8971. For more information, please visit the project website www.npconstruction.info .

If you have any questions regarding the redesign of Gore Street, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations, at 617.349.4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. For information and plans from previous meetings or to join the email distribution list for this project visit http://bit.ly/GoreStRufoRd.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.


October 11, 2018

UPDATE – WORK ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 13

Construction activities are planned for Saturday October 13. Derenzo (DivcoWest’s contractor) and Feeney Brothers (Eversource’s contractor) will be working on sewer and gas mains on Gore Street between Lambert and Fifth Streets.

Saturday construction hours are 9AM to 5PM.

Road closures are planned (see below). Please Proceed through the area with caution. Watch for construction traffic signs and police details.

  • Gore Street between Sciarappa and Lambert Streets will be CLOSED.
  • Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Streets and Rufo Road will be CLOSED.
  • Access to the Twin City Plaza will be from Gore Street traveling east and turning left into the parking lot at Lambert Street.
  • There will be no access to Rufo Road from Gore Street. Access to the Simoni Skating Rink/parking on Rufo Road will be through the Twin City Plaza parking lot. The Cambridge Health Alliance East Cambridge Care Center is closed on Saturdays.
  • Gore Street traffic traveling west will be detoured left at Sciarappa Street, right on Cambridge Street and right at Warren Street.
  • Sciarappa Street will remain open with traffic able to continue across Gore Street.
  • The intersection at Gore Street and Fifth Street will be CLOSED. Winter Street will be open to abutters only with access from Sciarappa Street.
  • Sixth Street at Cambridge Street will be CLOSED (open to abutters only). The intersection at Gore Street and Sixth Street will be CLOSED.
  • Seventh Street at Cambridge Street will be CLOSED (open to abutters only). The intersection at Gore Street and Seventh Street will be CLOSED.

October 3, 2018

Derenzo (DivcoWest’s contractor) continues with utility work on Gore Street. This work entails excavation to install new sewer infrastructure for the Cambridge Crossing development located on the north side of Monsignor O’Brien Highway (MOB). There are two Derenzo crews on Gore Street. One crew is continuing with the sewer main construction at Gore Street and Fifth Street. On Thursday October 4, a second Derenzo crew will begin water main relocation work on Gore Street between Lambert and Seventh Street. This relocation is required before continuing with the sewer main construction. A third Derenzo crew is working to install new sewer main across MOB from Water Street. This section of sewer main will connect to the new sewer main being constructed on Gore Street.

Feeney Brothers (Eversource’s contractor) is installing new gas main on Gore Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street.

DETOUR ALERT

Starting Thursday October 4, Gore Street will be CLOSED between Sciarappa Street and Lambert Street. Significant traffic impacts in this area are expected for several weeks. Avoid traveling through this area, if possible. When traveling through the area please proceed with caution and watch for construction traffic signs and police details.

Road closures planned based on the current location of construction crews:

  • Gore Street traffic traveling east will be detoured right at Lambert Street, left at Cambridge Street and left at Sciarappa Street.
  • Access to the Twin City Plaza will be from Gore Street traveling east and turning left into the parking lot at Lambert Street.  
  • There will be no access to Rufo Road from Gore Street. Access to the Cambridge Health Alliance East Cambridge Care Center and Simoni Skating Rink will be from Gore Street traveling east and turning left at Lambert Street into the Twin City Plaza parking lot. Parking areas adjacent to these buildings on Rufo Road will be accessible through the Twin City Plaza parking lot.
  • Gore Street traffic traveling west will be detoured left at Sciarappa Street, right on Cambridge Street and right at Warren Street.
  • Sciarappa Street will remain open with traffic able to continue across Gore Street.
  • The intersection at Gore Street and Fifth Street will be CLOSED. Winter Street will be open to abutters only with access from Sciarappa Street.
  • Sixth St. at Cambridge St. will be CLOSED (open to abutters only). The intersection at Gore Street and Sixth Street will be CLOSED.
  • Seventh St. at Cambridge St. will be CLOSED (open to abutters only). The intersection at Gore Street and Seventh Street will be CLOSED.

Additional Construction Information:

  • Work hours will be 7AM to 6PM, Monday through Friday, and also 9AM to 5PM on Saturdays, as needed.
  • There will be noise and disruption from construction activities.
  • Depending on the work planned, flyers may also be distributed to impacted residents.
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
  • Roadway and driveway access will be maintained but may be restricted at times.
  • Pedestrian access and access into properties will be maintained at all times but may be restricted in certain ways.
  • Emergency vehicles will have access at all times and all city services will continue.
  • Eversource expects to complete the gas main replacement this construction season.
  • The sewer main construction will continue this winter, as weather permits, and it is expected to continue into the 2019 construction season. 

September 17, 2018

Derenzo (DivcoWest’s contractor) continues with utility work on Gore Street. This work entails excavation to install new sewer infrastructure for the Cambridge Crossing development located on the north side of Monsignor O’Brien Highway (MOB). Derenzo is currently working between the Somerville city line and Lambert Street. Some existing utilities have been relocated prior to installing the sewer which is in place almost to Lambert Street. Soon Derenzo will start relocating the water line between Lambert Street and 7th Street in advance of sewer main construction. Services may be impacted, and service interruption notices will be distributed to affected properties. Sewer main construction will continue to the east towards Monsignor O’Brien Highway this winter, as weather permits, and it is expected to continue into the 2019 construction season.  

Derenzo completed the sewer main construction on Water Street is now installing new sewer main across MOB. This section of sewer main will connect to the new sewer main on Gore Street.

Sewer Main Construction:

  • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
  • There will be noise and disruption from construction activities.
  • Depending on the work planned, flyers may also be distributed to impacted residents.
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
  • Roadway and driveway access will be maintained but may be restricted at times.
  • Pedestrian access and access into properties will be maintained at all times but may be restricted in certain ways.
  • Emergency vehicles will have access at all times and all city services will continue.

Eversource crews are continuing with the gas main replacement on Gore Street. Remaining gas main and service connection replacements are between Sixth Street and the Somerville city line.


August 21, 2018

Derenzo (DivcoWest’s contractor) continues with utility work on the Somerville end of Gore Street. This work entails excavation to install new sewer infrastructure for the Cambridge Crossing development located on the north side of Monsignor O’Brien Highway (MOB). Derenzo is also continuing with installing new sewer infrastructure on Water Street near the Hampton Inn. The work will continue at the intersection of MOB before proceeding across MOB to Gore Street.

Sewer Main Construction

  • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
  • There will be noise and disruption from construction activities.
  • Depending on the work planned, flyers may also be distributed to impacted residents.
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
  • Roadway and driveway access will be maintained but may be restricted at times.
  • Pedestrian access and access into properties will be maintained at all times but may be restricted in certain ways.
  • Emergency vehicles will have access at all times and all city services will continue.

In the next few weeks Derenzo will begin water line relocation between Lambert Street and 7th Street. Services may be impacted and notices will be distributed prior to the work starting.


July 24, 2018

Beginning the week of July 30th, utility work on Gore Street from 5th Street to Monsignor O’Brien Highway will commence. This work entails excavation to install new sewer infrastructure to support the Cambridge Crossing Site located on the north side of Monsignor O’Brien Highway. 

Sewer Main Construction
  • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. 
  • There will be noise and disruption from construction activities.
  • Depending on the work planned, flyers may also be distributed to impacted residents. 
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
  • Roadway and driveway access will be maintained but may be restricted at times.
  • Pedestrian access and access into properties will be maintained at all times but may be restricted in certain ways.
  • Emergency vehicles will have access at all times and all city services will continue.

The project team intends to make every effort to communicate construction activities and any potential disruptions to the area stakeholders. If there are questions comments or concerns, we ask that you contact our project representatives at our Construction Hotline – 617- 866-8971 or you can email them directly at mitigation@csl-consulting.com.


July 12, 2018

JDC (DivcoWest’s contractor) is working on installing new sewer infrastructure near the Somerville city line. Work hours are 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday.

JDC is also working on new sewer infrastructure (sewer force main) on Water Street. The force main will carry wastewater from the Cambridge Crossing sewer pumping station across Monsignor O’Brien Highway and down Gore Street to the regional MWRA connection at Medford and Warren Streets in Somerville.


On Monday, July 9th, the City Arborist, Dave Lefcourt, held a training regarding managing city trees during construction. Eversource and its subcontractor were in attendance. A copy of that training can be found in the "Documents" tab of this page. 


The following letter was sent on July 6th.

Dear Gore Street Resident:

I am writing regarding the incident that occurred on Tuesday, June 20, 2018 on Gore Street and as a follow up to my June 20thletter.  Since that time, we have heard from several neighbors requesting additional information about the incident the caused the large pin oak to be taken down.

Eversource Gas had agreed to relocate the gas service for improved access to the residence at 94 Gore Street, but in doing so, shifted the service much closer to the tree.  During the trenching operation for the new gas service, the excavation damaged a significant portion of the root structure of the tree.  Neither the City Arborist or the City’s field representative were informed of the proposed change in location of the service.  Once the City’s field representative saw what was happening he immediately stopped the excavation and called for the City Arborist to come on site and inspect. The City Arborist and an independent certified arborist evaluated the tree and the damage to the root structure.  Each of them concluded that the tree needed to be removed immediately due to the extent and severity of the root damage and the tree was removed on June 21, 2018. 

The damage to the street tree was an egregious breach of the City’s permit requirements with Eversource Gas and they were immediately stopped from working on Gore Street. The street tree and its canopy cannot be replaced, but the City has engaged an independent arborist to appraise the value of the tree and has put Eversource on notice that full restitution of the tree is expected.  The location will be replanted and we will work with the City Arborist during the Gore Street design process to determine if one or more larger than typical trees can be successfully planted in this and adjacent locations.

Over the last two weeks, the City has been working with Eversource Gas and their contractor to understand what measures they are implementing to ensure that their work is properly planned and executed to avoid any additional damage to street trees in the City.  To that end, Eversource Gas will take the following steps;

  • The Eversource contractor crew that was on site on June 20th has been removed from Gore Street.  A new crew has been identified to complete the work on Gore Street.
  • Eversource staff and their contractor’s staff responsible for installing new gas mains and services in the City of Cambridge will attend a training hosted by the City Arborist and myself to review construction techniques and proper tree protection measures.
  • Eversource will develop a “lessons learned” document and review it with all pipeline contractors and Eversource personnel.  The document will highlight;
  • The June 20th damage to the Gore Street tree.
  • The importance of reviewing permit requirements prior to starting a job.
  • The importance of adhering to permit requirements.
  • No excavation or equipment allowed within 3 feet of the outer bark of any tree, or in such a manner as to injure the roots of any tree, without the written consent of the City Arborist.
  • Proper tree protection around all trees within the scope of the project 
  • The critical need to protect the root systems of trees during excavation.
  • Procedures for resolving questions about conflicts between planned or active excavation activities and tree roots.

      Eversource Gas understands the significance of this incident and has re-affirmed their commitment to completing their critical infrastructure upgrades safely and efficiently, while protecting street trees and minimizing the impact to residents.

      Please contact me at kwatkins@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-4751 with any questions about the incident, to learn more about what is being done to mitigate the loss of the street trees, or for information about the overall Gore Street construction project.

      Sincerely,

      Katherine F. Watkins

      City Engineer  

       



      June 27, 2018

      JDC (DivcoWest’s contractor) is working on sewer, water and drainage infrastructure near the Somerville city line. Work hours are 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday.



      June 20, 2018

      Project Documents Added Several documents have been added to the project website for your review:

      • The presentation given the night of the meeting
      • All of the resident comments gathered from each group
      • The plan overview
      • A map of the existing conditions on Gore St.
      • The "Toolbox Board" listing different design options used in street reconstruction
      These can be found in the "Documents" tab.

      The following letter was sent on June 20th.

      Dear Residents of Gore Street,
       
      Thank you to everyone that attended the very productive community meeting last night to begin the design process for Gore Street and Rufo Road. We were excited by the exceptional turnout and the thoughtful input and look forward to working with you all on designing and implementing improvements along Gore St and Rufo Rd. We are currently summarizing the comments and will be posting them and the presentation on the City's website. I will send out an email update with a link once the material is posted.  

      I am unfortunately writing to you regarding an incident that occurred earlier today on Gore Street. In excavating a trench for a new gas service, Eversource's contractor caused considerable damage to a significant street tree located at 94 Gore Street.  Eversource had agree to relocate the gas service for improved access to the residence, but in doing so, shifted the service closer to the tree. During the trenching operation for the new gas service, the excavation damaged a significant portion of the root structure of the tree. It is with great regret that we have concluded that this tree must be taken down.   
       
      This work was an egregious breach of the City's permit requirements with Eversource. The City has shutdown Eversource from working on Gore Street until additional tree protection measures are implemented and restitution of the damage to city property has been determined. 
       
      Removal of the Street Tree:

      The City Arborist and an independent certified arborist have evaluated the tree and the damage to the root structure.  Each of them has recommended that the tree be removed immediately due to the extent and severity of the root damage. 
       
      The tree will be removed on Thursday June 21, 2018. A professional tree removal company has been hired and the removal process will be overseen by the City Arborist. The street tree and its canopy cannot be replaced, but the location will be replanted. We will work with the City Arborist during the Gore Street design process to determine if one or more larger than typical trees can be successfully replanted in this location.
       
      I cannot emphasize enough the City's commitment to maintaining and enhancing our urban tree canopy. This incident is not a reflection of that commitment and we all recognize that it is simply unacceptable. Please contact me at kwatkins@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-4751 with any questions about the incident, to learn more about what is being done to mitigate the loss of the street trees, or for information about the overall Gore Street construction project.
       

      Sincerely,

      Kathy Watkins
      City Engineer
      Assistant Commissioner of Engineering
      Cambridge Department of Public Works
       


      June 18, 2018

      JDC (DivcoWest’s contractor) is working on sewer, water and drainage infrastructure near the Somerville city line.

      Keolis is scheduled to replace the railroad tracks on Thursday June 21 and Friday June 22 between the hours of 7am and 4pm. Keolis’ paving contractor is scheduled to repave the crossing on Saturday June 23.

      Feeney Brothers (Eversource’s contractor) continues to connect gas services to the new gas main on Gore Street between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Fifth Street.

      Work hours are 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Saturday work hours are 9am to 4pm.


      COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE- Gore St & Rufo Rd reconstruction

      Eversource Gas and Divco West, the developer of Cambridge Crossing (formerly known as NorthPoint), are currently upgrading utilities on Gore St between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren St.Following this construction, the City will reconstruct the water main, replace any lead services, and reconstruct the roadway and sidewalks on Gore St. This is an opportunity to improve Gore St for residents, as well as for people walking and biking along the street. 

      The City has received initial requests from residents for traffic calming, sidewalk improvements, street trees, signage, and more. We want to hear from you regarding what works well; what needs improving; and what changes should be incorporated into the project. The project will also include the reconstruction of Rufo Rd between Gore St and the Somerville line.

      Please join city staff on Tuesday, June 19th from 7-8:30pm in the Community Room of the Millers River Apartments to learn more about the street and sidewalk reconstruction and to give your input on what, if any, changes should be incorporated into the reconstruction of Gore St and Rufo Rd. 

      For Information or Assistance: If you have any questions regarding the current construction, please contact Divco West at mitigation@csl-consulting.com or by phone at 617-866-8971. For more information, please visit the project website www.npconstruction.info .If you have any questions regarding the redesign of Gore Street, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations, at 617.349.4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. To join the email distribution list for this project please email Kate or visit http://bit.ly/GoreSt to join.Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.


      June 12, 2018

      This week, JDC (DivcoWest’s contractor) will finish work at the Grand Junction Railroad crossing at Medford Street in Somerville. Work hours are 7am to 7pm during the week until work at the crossing is completed. Keolis has evaluating the schedule for the track repair which will require a full closure of Medford Street.

      Following the completion of work at the railroad crossing, JDC will move back to Gore and Fifth Streets and continue with sewer main construction. Work hours will be 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturdays.

      Feeney Brothers (Eversource’s contractor) continues to connect gas services to the new gas main on Gore Street between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Fifth Street.


      June 5, 2018

      JDC (DivcoWest’s contractor) is now installing and welding the steel pipe sleeves underneath the Grand Junction Railroad on Medford Street in Somerville. Work hours continue to be 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday, and 9am to 7pm on Saturday, in order to complete the utility construction at the railroad crossing by early next week. Keolis has tentatively scheduled the track repair at Medford Street for next Wednesday (June 13) or Thursday (June 14). This repair will require a full closure of Medford Street.

      Feeney Brothers (Eversource’s contractor) continues to connect gas services to the new gas main on Gore Street between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Fifth Street.


      Community Meeting Notice - Gore St. & Rufo Rd. Reconstruction

      Eversource Gas and Divco West, the developer of Cambridge Crossing (formerly known as NorthPoint), are currently upgrading utilities on Gore St between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren St.

      Following this construction, the City will reconstruct the water main, replace any lead services, and reconstruct the roadway and sidewalks on Gore St. This is an opportunity to improve Gore St for residents, as well as for people walking and biking along the street. The City has received initial requests from residents for traffic calming, sidewalk improvements, street trees, signage, and more. We want to hear from you regarding what works well; what needs improving; and what changes should be incorporated into the project. The project will also include the reconstruction of Rufo Rd between Gore St and the Somerville line.

      Please join city staff on Tuesday, June 19th from 7-8:30pm in the Community Room of the Millers River Apartments to learn more about the street and sidewalk reconstruction and to give your input on what, if any, changes should be incorporated into the reconstruction of Gore St and Rufo Rd.

      For Information or Assistance:
      If you have any questions regarding the current construction, please contact Divco West at mitigation@csl-consulting.com or by phone at 617-866-8971. For more information, please visit the project website www.npconstruction.info .

      If you have any questions regarding the redesign of Gore Street, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations, at 617.349.4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. To join the email distribution list for this project please email Kate or visit http://bit.ly/GoreSt to join.

      Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.


      May 29, 2018

      JDC (DivcoWest’s contractor) will continue to excavate a utility trench across the Grand Junction Railroad on Medford Street in Somerville. JDC will also excavate test pits to prepare for water line work. Work hours continue to be 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday, and 9am to 7pm on Saturday, in order to complete the utility work at the railroad crossing.

      Feeney Brothers (Eversource’s contractor) is continuing to connect gas services to the new gas main on Gore Street between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Fifth Street.

      DivcoWest is hosting a Gore Street Construction Neighborhood Meeting on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at 6:00 pm. The meeting is being held at the East Side Bar and Grille, 561 Cambridge Street, Cambridge.


      May 25, 2018

      Due to schedule constraints, JDC (DivcoWest’s contractor) will be working on Saturday May 26 from 9am to 7pm.


      May 23, 2018

      JDC (DivcoWest’s contractor) will not be working on Saturday May 26.


      May 21, 2018

      Keolis has taken the Grand Junction Railroad (GJRR) out of service for a six-week period (May 5 through June 17, 2018) to allow several different subsurface utility projects to cross the train tracks. Keolis removed the tracks at Medford Street, Somerville, on Saturday May 19. JDC (DivcoWest’s contractor) will be working extended hours to complete the sewer main crossing at Medford Street, Somerville, within the GJRR shutdown period. Work hours over the next several weeks will be 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday, and 9am to 7pm on Saturday. During work hours, Medford Street in the vicinity of the railroad crossing will be a one-lane alternating traffic pattern. Police details will assist with traffic management.

      Feeney Brothers (Eversource’s contractor) is working in the area of Fifth Street replacing the old gas main and providing new services.

      The City is assisting with construction coordination and has DPW construction inspectors on site daily.
       
      For additional information, please see the Eversource notifications in the Documents tab. 


      Medford St. Rail Crossing Work - May 18, 2018

      Derenzo, the contractor working for DivcoWest is planning on starting work at the rail crossing on Medford Street between Lambert Street and Warren Street to install new utilities. This work will involve working six days a week with some extended hours. Work will commence this Saturday, May 19th and continue for six weeks while the rail service is shut down. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm and Saturdays from 9am to 7pm.

      Traffic will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic during the work day. Police details will be present to help with vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

      Please note – Keolis, the MBTA contractor, will also be performing work in the area during this time. Their work is independent of Derenzo and Divco and could operate outside of these hours.

      If you have any questions, comments or concerns, we ask that you contact our project representatives at our Construction Hotline (617) 866-8971 or mitigation@csl-consulting.com. You can also visit our mitigation website www.cxconstruction.info or more project information. Residents can also sign up for our weekly Gore Street / Medford Street updates by emailing us directly.


      April 2018

      Sewer manhole installation begins mid-April. Expect road closures from 5th-6th street. Please pay close attention to "No Parking" signs and detours. 


      Week of March 12, 2018 Test Pits will begin this week at the Intersection of Gore Street and Sciarappa Street, and the intersection of Gore Street Fifth Street. This is exploratory work to determine existing
      locations of utilities within the road. Work is expected to take one to two weeks to complete. Following this exploratory work, the new sewer installation will begin at the
      intersection of Gore Street and Sciarappa Street, and proceed east toward Monsignor O’Brien Highway. Please note, parking will be impacted by this work.

      Eversource Gas continues work between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Third Street, ahead of the Sewer Work. This work is expected to be complete in the upcoming weeks. Once the gas work has been completed, DivcoWest’s contractor J. Derenzo will then begin the sewer main installation in this same area.

      Gore Street Tree Work
      • Prior to the start of construction, the project team has begun to add tree protection around the Gore Street trees.
      • The City of Cambridge Arborist has identified one tree at the intersection of Gore and Sciarappa Street that has been deemed hazardous. This tree is planned to be removed by the City in the coming weeks.

      Pre-Construction Pest Control
      • Prior to any work occurring on Gore Street the project team has done the following:
      • Worked with ISD to identify areas with rodent activity.
      • Coordinated with local businesses to improve existing rodent control plans
      • Baited sewers around Gore Street
      • Scheduled visits with residents who requested pest services


      Week of March 5, 2018

      Eversource Gas will be starting work between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Third Street ahead of the Sewer Work this week. This work is expected to take approximately four (4) weeks to complete. Once the gas work has been completed, DivcoWest’s contractor J. Derenzo will then begin the sewer main installation in this same area.

      Sewer Main Construction
      Preliminary layout and exploratory excavation work will continue, as well as the sewer line installation during the rest of 2018. During the installation of the new sewer main, the contractor will have up to three (3) crews on Gore Street, in order to complete the work as quickly as possible.


      Week of February 26, 2018

      Eversource Gas will be starting work between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Third Street ahead of the Sewer Work the week of March 5th. This work is expected to take approximately four (4) weeks to complete. Once the gas work has been completed, the sewer main installation in this same area.

      Sewer Main Construction
      • Preliminary layout and exploratory excavation work will continue, as well as the sewer line installation during the rest of 2018. During the installation of the new sewer main, the contractor will have up to three (3) crews on Gore Street, in order to complete the work as quickly as possible.
      • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
      • There will be noise and disruption from construction activities.
      • Depending on the work planned, flyers may also be distributed to impacted residents.
      • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
      • Roadway and driveway access will be maintained, but may be restricted at times.
      • Pedestrian access and access into properties will be maintained at all times, but may be restricted in certain ways.
      • Emergency vehicles will have access at all times and all city services will continue.

      Week of February 19, 2018
      • All scheduled exploratory investigation work has been completed, however crews may need to return to complete additional exploratory work if necessary.
      • Utility lines will be marked, laid out and the new wells will be sampled throughout the week.

      Eversource Gas to Begin Work on Gore St - January 31, 2018

      The following is a notice from Eversource:

      To our customers and neighbors on Gore Street (McGrath Hwy to Third St), It is necessary that we upgrade the natural gas main and services on Gore Street. Weather permitting, Eversource Gas Main Construction will begin construction on Friday February 2nd, 2018, work hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please anticipate that the specific areas to be worked will be posted with no parking signs as needed, access to Hamilton Street will be remain open to abutters, Cambridge Police Officers’ will be on site to assist with the pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Weather dependent, the proposed work is projected to take approximately 4-5 weeks and subject to be worked and completed in segments.

      We understand the inconvenience this may cause, and will make necessary efforts to minimize any interruption to your gas services. In order to alleviate possible parking issues and ensure a safe working zone, we will remove snow from the street following any snow storm, etc. Depending on the existing conditions at your residence or business our work may involve moving natural gas meters outside, replacing your existing gas service line, and installing curb valves at the street. There may also be other upgrades required to ensure the safe and most efficient operation of the natural gas distribution system.

      Upon completion of the construction process, paved or cemented areas, which were disturbed, will be permanently repaired with material similar to what was removed.

      We apologize for any inconvenience this construction may cause. Please contact Supervisor of Construction, Marissa Blockus at (203) 722-7951 or myself at (339) 987-7354.


      Upcoming Construction on Gore Street - January 23, 2018 The City of Cambridge, Eversource and DivcoWest, the developer of Cambridge Crossing (formerly NorthPoint), will be undertaking construction on Gore Street between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren Street. This will entail selective excavation and exploratory work in January and February, followed by installation of the new sewer line and new gas line starting in March and lasting through the rest of 2018. Subsequently, and after a design process with Gore Street residents, the City of Cambridge will reconstruct the street and sidewalks. This is an opportunity to improve Gore Street, its sidewalks, crosswalks and street trees. The City will be hosting a community design process in the fall of 2018 to work with residents to determine what, if any, changes should be made to Gore Street.

      CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
      • DivcoWest will install a new sewer main
      • Eversource will install a gas main to replace the over 100-year old 6” main 
      • The City of Cambridge will undertake a comprehensive planning process with Gore Street residents to plan and ultimately implement upgrades, including:

      o new water main to replace the 8” water main originally installed in 1874. This work will include the removal of any lead services to houses.

      o full-depth roadway paving

      o fully ADA compliant sidewalks

      o new street trees

      SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
      The contractor for the sewer work, J. Derenzo, will begin preliminary layout and exploratory excavation work starting in January and February, and continue with sewer line installation during the rest of 2018. During the installation of the new sewer main, the contractor will have up to three crews on Gore Street, in order to complete the work as quickly as possible.
      • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. 
      • There will be noise and disruption from construction activities. 
      • Weekly Updates will be sent out to an email distribution and posted on the project website (www.cxconstruction.info/gore-street). This will be the primary means of communication during the project. (send an email to migitation@csl-consulting.com or call 617-866-8971 if you wish to receive email updates).
      • Depending on the work planned, flyers may also be distributed to impacted residents. 
      • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
      • Roadway and driveway access will be maintained, but may be restricted at times.
      • Pedestrian access and access into properties will be maintained at all times, but may be restricted in certain ways.
      • Emergency vehicles will have access at all times and all city services will continue.
      During construction, Divco will implement a Construction Mitigation Program to proactively evaluate each phase and respond to questions or concerns. They can be reached at mitigation@csl-consulting.com or by phone at 617-866-8971. For more information, please visit the project website www.cxconstruction.info/gore-street

      PRE-CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS
      Pre-construction surveys will be available to all home owners on Gore Street prior to sewer construction occurring. We will begin scheduling the pre-construction surveys immediately and anticipate the surveys to begin after January 23rd. Formal letters detailing the survey process will be sent via certified mail, direct mail, and flyer the week of January 23rd.

      RODENT CONTROL
      The project team has been working closely with the City inspector to identify any areas with rodent activity. Dave Power the local ISD inspector is available for individual inspections of private property, he can be reached at 617-349-6119

      PARKING OPTIONS
      The project team is working to identify alternative parking for residents of Gore Street during construction including parking in the City’s First Street Garage. The City is extending the wintertime $50 per month parking in the City’s First Garage to year-round for residents of Gore Street. DivcoWest will pay the $50 monthly charge for residents of Gore Street, so monthly passes in the City’s First Street Garage will be free of charge to Gore Street residents impacted by the sewer construction. Please contact mitigation@csl-consulting.com or by phone at 617-866-8971 to discuss parking options during construction.

      PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DESIGN PROCESS
      In addition to the work by J. Derenzo described above, Eversource Gas will replace their 6” gas main, which is over 100 years old, and the City will undertake a contract for the replacement of the 8” water main and reconstruction of the streets and sidewalks.

      The City will be hosting a community process for the design of Gore Street, including the crossings, sidewalks and street trees. The City wants to work with the residents to evaluate what, if any, changes should be incorporated into the reconstruction of Gore Street. We anticipate beginning this community process in the fall of 2018. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Dan Riviello, Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4825 or driviello@cambridgema.gov. To join the email distribution list for this project please email Dan or visit http://bit.ly/GoreSt to join.

      Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.


      NOTICE: Community Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Construction
      Thursday, September 28, 6-7:30pm at St. Francis Hall (325 Cambridge St)

      The City of Cambridge and Divco West, developer of NorthPoint, will be undertaking construction on Gore Street between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren Street beginning this fall. This construction is an opportunity to incorporate improvements into Gore Street; sidewalks, crosswalks, street trees improved access to the park, etc. The City will be hosting a community design process in the spring of 2018 to work with residents to determine what, if any, changes should be made to Gore Street.

      CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW – overall construction will include a
      • new sewer main
      • new Eversource gas main to replace the over 100-year old 6” main
      • new water main to replace the 8” water main originally installed in 1874. The water work will include the removal of any lead services.
      • full-depth roadway paving
      • fully ADA compliant sidewalks
      • additional street trees

      SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
      The contractor for the sewer work, J. Derenzo, will begin construction this fall and work will continue through the 2018 construction season. The contractor will have 2 to 3 crews on Gore Street and weather permitting, construction will continue during the winter months.
      • Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
      • There will be noise and disruption from construction activities.
      • At least a week prior to the work commencing on each block, flyers will be distributed to impacted residents.
      • “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
      • Roadway and driveway access will be maintained, but may be restricted at times.
      • Pedestrian access and access into properties will be maintained at all times, but may be restricted in certain ways.
      • Emergency vehicles will have access at all times and all city services will continue.

      During construction, Divco will implement a Construction Mitigation Program to proactively evaluate each phase and respond to questions or concerns. They can be reached at mitigation@csl-consulting.com or by phone at 617-866-8971. For more information, please visit the project website www.npconstruction.info .

      ADDITIONAL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DESIGN PROCESS
      Once the sewer work is completed, Eversource Gas will replace their 6” gas main, which is over 100 years old and the City will undertake a contract for the replacement of the 8” water main, roadway and sidewalk improvements.

      The City will be hosting a community process for the design of Gore Street. We want to work with the residents to evaluate what, if any, changes should be incorporated into the reconstruction of Gore Street. We anticipate beginning this community process in the spring of 2018.

      For Information or Assistance:
      If you have any questions regarding this work, please contact Dan Riviello, Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4825 or driviello@cambridgema.gov. To join the email distribution list for this project please email Dan or visit http://bit.ly/GoreSt to join.

      Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.

      The following schedule is updated as of March 2022

       

      • Spring 2022
        • Traffic Signal Improvements/Installations
          • Gore @ Lambert and Gore @ 6th
        • Commence Curb Resetting and Sidewalk Construction
          • Working from Somerville line toward Second Street
      • Summer 2022
        • Continue Curb Resetting and Sidewalk Construction
          • Working from Somerville Line toward Second Street
      • Late Summer 2022
        • Raised Intersection Work
          • Gore @ 7th, Gore @ 5th and Gore @ 3rd
      • Fall 2022
        • Final paving and striping
        • Plantings (By City)
      • Winter 2022
        • Project clean-up and Completion

      The following schedule is updated as of January 2022

       

      • Spring 2022: Traffic signal improvements/installations. Curb resetting and sidewalk construction (working from Somerville Line toward Second Street)

      • Summer 2022: Curb setting and sidewalk construction (working from Somerville Line toward Second Street)

      • Late Summer 2022: Raised intersection work - Gore at 7th, Gore at 5th, Gore at 3rd
      • Fall 2022: Final paving and line striping, tree plantings
      • Winter 2022: project clean up and completion. 

      The following schedule is updated as of January 2021

       

      • Winter 2021: Sewer inspection, cleaning and lining and drainage installation.
      • Spring 2021: Water main and service replacement. Excavation of segment of roadway and primary asphalt binder application.
      • Fall 2021/Winter 2022: Traffic signal Improvements, continue excavation of roadway and primary asphalt binder application, begin curb and sidewalk reconstruction. 
      • Spring/Summer 2022: Curb and sidewalk reconstruction.
      • Fall 2022: Final roadway paving. Punchlist items. 
      • Winter 2022: Project completion.

      January 2021: The project schedule can be found in the "Documents" tab. 

      September 2020: The project is out to bid with all bids due by October 1st

      June 19th: Design Kick Off- Community Meeting

      November 1st: Survey and Design Concepts- Community Meeting to evaluate concepts

      Winter-Spring 2018-2019: Design Finalization

      • Upcoming Community Meeting to review design
      • Traffic Data Collection

      The following schedule has been updated as of July 2020

      • Late summer 2020: bidding for construction
      • Fall/Winter 2020: construction commencement- utility and subsurface work
      • Spring 2021: Surface work

      The following schedule has been updated:

      • Fall 2019/Winter 2020: ongoing utility investigations and preparation work
      • February 2020: plans are being finalized
      • Spring 2020: bidding for construction, community open house
      • Summer 2020: Construction Commencement

      DivcoWest’s contractor, J. Derenzo Companies (JDC), started selective excavation and exploratory work in January and February 2018. Sewer main construction began in April 2018 and has been ongoing. Construction will continue this winter, as weather permits, and into the into the 2019 construction season.

      Eversource’s contractor, Feeney Brothers, has completed most of the gas main replacement work. Completion of work is being coordinated with JDC’s crews.

      Once utility work is complete, the City will be working to reconstruct the surface of Gore St. and Rufo Rd. This will include a new street and sidewalks. The schedule for surface reconstruction is as follows:

      • June 19th: Design Kick Off- Community Meeting
      • November 1st: Survey and Design Concepts- Community Meeting to evaluate concepts
      • Winter-Spring 2018-2019: Design Finalization
      • Upcoming Community Meeting to review design
      • Traffic Data Collection
      • Summer 2019: Bidding for Construction
      • Fall 2019: Construction Commencement- Community Meeting to kick-off construction

      Please check "Updates" tab for the most up-to-date information on work and schedule.


      DivcoWest, the developer of Cambridge Crossing (formerly called “NorthPoint”), have completed construction on a new sewer main on Gore Street between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Warren Street in Somerville. This new sewer main will provide service to Cambridge Crossing, and will be owned and maintained by the City of Cambridge. The sewer main construction presented an opportunity for Eversource to replace an over 100-year old gas main on Gore Street.

      Following this construction, the City will reconstruct the water main, replace any lead services, and reconstruct the roadway and sidewalks on Gore St. This is an opportunity to improve Gore St for residents, as well as for people walking and biking along the street. The City has received initial requests from residents for traffic calming, sidewalk improvements, street trees, signage, and more. We want to hear from you regarding what works well; what needs improving; and what changes should be incorporated into the project. The project will also include the reconstruction of Rufo Rd between Gore St and the Somerville line.

      For information regarding sewer and Eversource gas work:

      Website: https://cxconstruction.info/gore-street

      Email Address: mitigation@csl-consulting.com

      Hotline Phone Number:
      (617) 866-8971

      For information regarding reconstruction of Gore St. and Rufo Rd:

      Design and Engineering:

      Kara Falise, Senior Engineer
      617-349-4827 kfalise@cambridgema.gov




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