Description
As part of the street and sidewalk reconstruction work scheduled for spring 2017, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will begin drainage work in the roadway during the week of February 6, 2017.
This first phase of utility work is expected to last for approximately 4 weeks, weather permitting, and general work hours will be 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday. “No Parking” signs will be posted, so please be sure to check posted signs to avoid being ticketed/towed. The roadway and sidewalk reconstruction is anticipated to begin this summer and last approximately 3-4 months.
The Porter/Harding street and sidewalk reconstruction work is part of the City’s 5-Year Plan for Street and Sidewalks and will include paving, sidewalk work, and pedestrian ramp installations on Porter and Harding streets.
We invite you to attend a community meeting with your neighbors and members of the Department of Public Works on Wednesday, February 8th, from 6-7:30pm in the community room of the Millers River Apartments located at 15 Lambert St. to learn more about this project.
Please enter through the Cambridge St. entrance between Warren St. and Max Ave. At the meeting we will also be discussing:
- Back of Sidewalk Tree Planting Program
- The term “Back of Sidewalk" refers to the edge of the sidewalk where public way meets private properties. In the case of this program, the City will plant trees along the back of sidewalk, (up to 20 feet off the public way) on private property of interested, eligible owners.
- Sidewalk material options
- It is the City’s policy to replace existing sidewalks with the same material (concrete with concrete, brick with wire cut brick). However, during this project, property owners will have the option of changing their sidewalk material for a fee if they choose. More information will be made available to residents.
Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Dan Riviello, Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4825/ driviello@cambridgema.gov or the Department of Public Works at 617-349-4800. For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/theworks/PorterHarding. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.