City Construction Projects

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The City of Cambridge is committed to improving the roadways, sidewalk and utilities to make them safe for all users. The construction season in Cambridge runs from mid-April through November, weather permitting. Work may be done outside of the official construction season if it doesn’t interfere with snow removal. To learn more about how City streets are prioritized for reconstruction, please visit the 5 Year Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction Plan.

City Construction Projects- For detailed information about City construction projects, see below. You can filter for projects In Planning, In Construction or Completed. These construction projects may also be viewed as a map. You can sign up to receive email updates for any of the projects by going to the “Contact” tab of the project page.
University Construction Projects- Harvard University Construction information can be found here, MIT Construction Information can be found here.
Utility Construction and Private Development Projects- For all other construction updates, including work being done by the Cambridge Water Department, Cambridge Electric Department, Eversource, other utility companies and large private development projects, click here.

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Project Name & Description	Description	Type	Status
Kenwood Street Roadway paving, sidewalk reconstruction, pedestrian ramp installations	Roadway paving, sidewalk reconstruction, pedestrian ramp installations	Streets and Sidewalks	Completed Project
Green Line Extension Project The Green Line Extension is a top transportation priority of the Commonwealth.	The Green Line Extension is a top transportation priority of the Commonwealth.	Transit	Current Construction
Russell Field Renovation Project The City is developing plans to renovate Russell Field and the adjacent practice field area. Plans include the resurfacing of both playing fields and site amenities to improve the functionality of the facility.	The City is developing plans to renovate Russell Field and the adjacent practice field area. Plans include the resurfacing of both playing fields and site amenities to improve the functionality of the facility.	Parks	Completed Project
Talbot Street Outfall MIT in collaboration with the City of Cambridge is planning to install a new drainage structure from Talbot Street to the Charles River to improve stormwater management in the area due to current and future development. The project will begin construction in October of this year and continue through to the Fall of 2019.	MIT in collaboration with the City of Cambridge is planning to install a new drainage structure from Talbot Street to the Charles River to improve stormwater management in the area due to current and future development. The project will begin construction in October of this year and continue through to the Fall of 2019.	Sewer and Stormwater	Current Construction
Central Square Public Toilet As part of the City’s Participatory Budgeting process, $320,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget was allocated for a public toilet installation in Central Square.	As part of the City’s Participatory Budgeting process, $320,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget was allocated for a public toilet installation in Central Square.	Streets and Sidewalks	Completed Project
Porter/Harding Streets Roadway paving, sidewalk reconstruction, pedestrian ramp installations	Roadway paving, sidewalk reconstruction, pedestrian ramp installations	Streets and Sidewalks	Completed Project
Sacramento Field Improvements Park renovation and improvements	Park renovation and improvements	Parks	Current Construction
Thorndike Street Reconstruction Project Thorndike Street (Fulkerson St. to Third St.) Reconstruction Project includes sidewalk and roadway work as well as water main replacement.	Thorndike Street (Fulkerson St. to Third St.) Reconstruction Project includes sidewalk and roadway work as well as water main replacement.	Streets and Sidewalks	Current Construction
Appleton Street Infrastructure Improvements Project Highland Street to Brattle Street	Highland Street to Brattle Street	Sewer and Stormwater	Completed Project
Massachusetts Ave Reconstruction Project Linnaean St to Upland Rd	Linnaean St to Upland Rd	Streets and Sidewalks	Completed Project

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Will I be able to get out of my driveway or walk down the street during construction?

If any work is scheduled to be performed directly in front of your driveway, the contractor will notify you directly regarding the accessibility timeline. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. if you live on a road that has a bicycle lane, the contractor will try to maintain a bicycle lane around the work zone. If that is not possible, crews will post signage in the area to alert cyclists that the bicycle lane ends and to alert motorists that they should "Share the Road" with cyclists.

How can I receive updates about construction in my neighborhood?

Click on the "Sign Up" button on the Contact tab of the project page or go to cambridgema.gov/subscribe to search for mailing lists.

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