O'Brien Highway (Route 28) Reconstruction Project
Divco West, the developer of Cambridge Crossing, is redesigning and reconstructing O'Brien Highway from Land Boulevard to Third Street and some nearby streets. This reconstruction is a requirement of the City of Cambridge Planning Board Permit PB-179. Divco West included the City and Massachusetts Department of Transportation staff in creating the plans.
On O'Brien Highway between Third Street and Land Boulevard, this reconstruction includes:
- separated bicycle lanes
- new sidewalks
- enhanced pedestrian crossings
- landscaping
On Cambridge Street between Second Street and O’Brien Highway, this reconstruction includes:
- separated bicycle lanes
- new sidewalks
Divco West will also construct a new section of First Street between O'Brien Highway and Cambridge Street.
Divco West began roadway reconstruction work in 2019. This reconstruction will be completed in phases.