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
Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza The City is reconstruction the historic Out of Town News Kiosk and surrounding plaza.	The City is reconstruction the historic Out of Town News Kiosk and surrounding plaza.	Streets and Sidewalks	Current Construction
Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project Chestnut Street from Sydney St. to Pleasant St. is scheduled for reconstruction in 2023 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.	Chestnut Street from Sydney St. to Pleasant St. is scheduled for reconstruction in 2023 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.	Streets and Sidewalks	Current Construction
Maple Ave Reconstruction Project Maple Ave from Broadway to Cambridge St. is scheduled for reconstruction in 2024 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.	Maple Ave from Broadway to Cambridge St. is scheduled for reconstruction in 2024 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.	Streets and Sidewalks	Current Construction
River Street Reconstruction Project Welcome to the River Street Construction Webpage! This is the place to find current information and updates related to construction of the River Street Infrastructure and Streetscape Project. The project includes utility and surface reconstruction of the following streets and public spaces: • River Street from Memorial Drive to Massachusetts Avenue • Carl Barron Plaza (the major public space at the intersection of River Street/Western Ave/Mass Ave in Central Square) • The MBTA bus stops and busway at Magazine/Green/River Street adjacent to Carl Barron Plaza • Pleasant Street and Tubman Square between Pleasant Place and River Street • Green Street between Magazine and Pearl Street • Magazine Street between Franklin and Green Street • Blackstone Street In addition, the project includes the following nearby neighborhood streets which are due for reconstruction under the City's Five Year Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction Plan • Fairmont Avenue / Fairmont Street / Rockwell Street / Laurel Street / Kelly Road	Welcome to the River Street Construction Webpage! This is the place to find current information and updates related to construction of the River Street Infrastructure and Streetscape Project. The project includes utility and surface reconstruction of the following streets and public spaces: • River Street from Memorial Drive to Massachusetts Avenue • Carl Barron Plaza (the major public space at the intersection of River Street/Western Ave/Mass Ave in Central Square) • The MBTA bus stops and busway at Magazine/Green/River Street adjacent to Carl Barron Plaza • Pleasant Street and Tubman Square between Pleasant Place and River Street • Green Street between Magazine and Pearl Street • Magazine Street between Franklin and Green Street • Blackstone Street In addition, the project includes the following nearby neighborhood streets which are due for reconstruction under the City's Five Year Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction Plan • Fairmont Avenue / Fairmont Street / Rockwell Street / Laurel Street / Kelly Road	Streets and Sidewalks	Current Construction
Mass Ave Partial Construction As part of the Cycling Safety Ordinance, the City is implementing separated bike lanes on Mass Ave. from Dudley to Beech and Roseland to Waterhouse.	As part of the Cycling Safety Ordinance, the City is implementing separated bike lanes on Mass Ave. from Dudley to Beech and Roseland to Waterhouse.	Streets and Sidewalks	In Planning
Chetwynd Road Reconstruction Project Chetwynd Road from Newell Street to the end is scheduled for reconstruction in 2025 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction	Chetwynd Road from Newell Street to the end is scheduled for reconstruction in 2025 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction	Streets and Sidewalks	In Planning
Simard Building Reconstruction Project The Simard building, located at the Department of Public Works campus, 147 Hampshire St., is slated for renovations.	The Simard building, located at the Department of Public Works campus, 147 Hampshire St., is slated for renovations.	Buildings	Public Works
Montgomery Street Reconstruction Project Montgomery Street between Harvey St. and Rindge Ave. is scheduled for reconstruction in 2022 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.	Montgomery Street between Harvey St. and Rindge Ave. is scheduled for reconstruction in 2022 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.	Streets and Sidewalks	Current Construction
Dodge Street Reconstruction Project Dodge St. between Western Ave. and Callender St. is scheduled for reconstruction as part of the Five Year Sidewalk and Street Plan.	Dodge St. between Western Ave. and Callender St. is scheduled for reconstruction as part of the Five Year Sidewalk and Street Plan.	Streets and Sidewalks	Current Construction
Avon Hill Street and Hillside Ave Reconstruction Project Avon Hill St & Hillside Ave are scheduled for reconstruction in 2024 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction	Avon Hill St & Hillside Ave are scheduled for reconstruction in 2024 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction	Streets and Sidewalks	In Planning

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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.

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