November 2025:
No work on November 4th due to Election day
Week of November 3: Raised crosswalks and raised table installation at Elm and Lincoln St
Week of November 10: Paving the raised table at Elm and Lincoln St then punch list items
Week of November 17: Punch List items
The City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, has received permission to extend work hours to include Saturday, October 18. Newport will be milling the intersection at Cambridge St and Elm St. Saturday work hours will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. On Monday, October 20th, weather permitting, Newport will be performing final roadway paving on Elm St from Hampshire St to Webster Ave. If conditions are wet on the day of scheduled paving, work will be delayed. Please visit the project page for any updates regarding rescheduling at https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/elmstreconstructionproject *Newly paved areas will be reopened to users as conditions allow, typically within a few hours of completion* What to Expect During This Construction:
General work hours will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
On street-parking spaces will be impacted during this work.
Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs.
Vehicle access in and out of properties will be restricted during the paving operation. Please plan vehicle trips accordingly. As the intersection is milled, the surface will be rough, with raised manhole covers. The roadway will be lower, making the curbs higher. Please use caution when opening car doors, so they aren’t damaged on curbs. Motorcycles and bicycles use caution when traveling on milled surface.
Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.
For Information and Assistance During Construction: Ksaunders@cambridgema.gov . If you have a special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary. For more information about the project, and to sign up to receive future update via email, visit the project page at https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/elmstreconstructionproject .
October 2025:
No work on October 13 due to holiday
Week of October 6: Curb and Sidewalk work at the intersection of Elm and Cambridge and at the intersection of Elm and Hampshire
Week of October 13: Curb/sidewalk work (ramps), adjust castings, prep for final paving, milling intersection of Cambridge St and Elm St (Saturday)
Week of October 20: Final Paving scheduled this week and raised crosswalks installation rest of the week
Week of October 27: Raised crosswalk installations, Raised intersection at Elm and Lincoln St
The City's contractor, Newport Construction, has received permission to extend work hours to include Saturday, September 27th.
To ensure the roadway remains in good condition for many years to come, Newport Construction will perform full-depth roadway reconstruction at the intersection of Elm Street and Webster Avenue on Saturday, September 27. The base (binder) layer of asphalt is anticipated to be poured on Monday September 29th , weather permitting . Please visit the project page for any updates regarding rescheduling: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/elmstreconstructionproject .
At the end of the day, the contractor will clean the work site to allow motorists to utilize the roadway. We kindly ask that motorists drive through the construction zone slowly, and with caution, always, especially outside construction working hours.
Final roadway paving will take place at the end of the project and will be announced in an additional notice.
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 will be between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“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. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.
Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Karim-Ben Saunders II , Project Administrator-Community Relations at 617-349-4870/ ksaunders@cambridgema.gov . If you have a special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary. In case of an emergency after hours, please call the 24-hour line at 617-349-4800. For more information about the project, and to sign up to receive future updates via email, visit the project page at: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/elmstreconstructionproject .
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.
September 2025:
No work on September 1 due to holiday
Week of September 1: Curb and Sidewalk work
Week of September 8: Curb and Sidewalk work
Week of September 15: Curb and Sidewalk work along with Castings
Week of September 22: Curb and Sidewalk work along with Castings and Full Depth at Webster
Week of September 29: Full Depth reconstruction @ Webster Ave, Elm St paving and then clean up
August 2025:
Week of August 4: Curb and sidewalk work (even side)
Week of August 11 : Curb and sidewalk work (even side), move water valves
Week of August 18: Curb and Sidewalk work (even side), milling & paving of the intersection at Elm Street and Hampshire Street (Monday, August 18).
Week of August 25: Curb and Sidewalk work
July 2025:
No work on Friday, July 4th due to holiday
Week of July 21 : Curb and Sidewalk work on even side of street
Week of July 28: Curb and Sidewalk work on even side of street
Construction Notice: Curb and Sidewalk work to begin week of July 21st
As part of the ongoing reconstruction project on Elm Street, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will re-mobilize the week of July 21st to begin curb and sidewalk work. Crews will begin to complete the work on the even side of the street between Hampshire and Cambridge Street. Once that section is complete, they will continue to work on the odd side of the street between Hampshire and Webster Ave. The scope of the work includes the removal of the existing sidewalks, removal and resetting curbing, followed by the installation of the new sidewalks.
This work is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
At the end of each day, the contractor will clean the work site to allow for motorists to utilize the roadway.
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.
Access to properties will be maintained, when possible.
Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.
Final roadway paving and the raised intersection at Lincoln and Elm Street will follow the sidewalk work and will be announced via an additional notice.
Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Karim-Ben Saunders II Project Administrator for Community Relations, at 617-349-4870/ ksaunders@cambrigdema.gov. For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit Cambridgema.gov/elmst If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.
Cambridge DPW staff will be on-site during this work and will be available to respond to questions and concerns.
In case of a construction emergency please call the Cambridge DPW 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.
Work will resume in Summer 2025. The project page will be updated when the Contractor will mobilize, and notification will be made to Elm Street residents.
December 2024:
No work on December 24 and 25, Christmas Holiday
No work on December 31 and January 1, New Year's Holiday
Week of December 2: Punch list items and miscellaneous sidewalk work
Week of December 9: Punch list items and miscellaneous sidewalk work
Week of December 16: Punch list items and miscellaneous sidewalk work
Week of December 23: Punch list items and miscellaneous sidewalk work
Week of December 30: Punch list items and miscellaneous sidewalk work
November 2024:
No Work November 5, Election Day
No work on November 11, Veterans Day Holiday
No work on November 28 and 29, Thanksgiving Holiday
Week of November 4th: Sidewalk work and Flexi-pave install
Week of November 11th: Punch list items and castings to binder
Week of November 18th: Punch list items, raised crossing installation and sidewalk work
Week of November 25th: Punch list items
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Base Paving Scheduled for Friday, October 4
The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be placing a base layer of asphalt on Elm Street between Hampshire Street and Webster Avenue on Friday, October 4th. one day 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 at www.CambridgeMA.gov/ElmStreet .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. What to Expect During Construction:
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 Elm Street Reconstruction Project and will be announced via an additional notice. For Information and Assistance During Construction: kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351 / mmiguel@cambridgema.gov. For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/ElmStreet . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
October 2024:
Week of September 30: Full-depth Reconstruction (Hampshire Street to Webster Ave)
Week of October 7 : Curb and sidewalk work (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street), Water services (Cambridge Street to Webster Ave)
Week of October 14 (No work on Monday, Indigenous Peoples Day): Curb and sidewalk work (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street), Water services (Cambridge Street to Webster Ave)
Week of October 21: Curb and sidewalk work (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street), Water services (Cambridge St to Webster Ave).
Week of October 28: Curb and sidewalk work (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street).
Updated Construction Notice: Roadway Reconstruction to begin Week of 9/30
As part of the ongoing Elm St. Reconstruction Project, the City's Contractor, Newport Construction, will begin to reconstruct the roadway on Elm St. (Hampshire St. to Cambridge St./Cambridge St. to Webster Ave) beginning the week of September 30.
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 Elm St. from Hampshire St. to Cambridge St./Cambridge St. to Webster Ave . The contractor plans to complete full-depth excavation, then place a base layer of pavement.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.
Removal of posted No Parking signs can add extensive time to the contract.
During this work, the roadway will be lower, making the curb reveal higher for parked cars. Please use caution when opening car doors as to not damage them on the curbs.
Access to properties will be maintained, when possible.
Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.
The final roadway paving phase will occur in the spring and will be announced via an additional notice. Please note that final paving does not mean the project is complete. There are small repair items that remain on these projects that must be addressed by the contractor. For Information and Assistance During Construction: spencer@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351/ mmiguel@cambridgema.gov. For more information about the project, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/ElmStreet . If you have any special needs or disabilities, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
Construction Notice: Roadway Reconstruction to begin week of 9/30
As part of the ongoing Elm St. Reconstruction Project, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, will begin to reconstruct the roadway on Elm St. (between Hampshire St. and Cambridge St.) beginning the week of September 30th
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.
The full-depth reconstruction phase of the project is expected to take approximately 1 week to complete, weather permitting. Work will begin on Elm St. from Hampshire St. toward Cambridge St. The contractor plans to complete full-depth excavation, then place a base layer of pavement.
After full-depth reconstruction is complete, beginning the week of 10/7, the Contractor will begin the curb and sidewalk work phase (removing existing sidewalks, removing and resetting curb, and installing new ADA Compliant sidewalks). The Curb and sidewalk phase is expected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete, weather permitting. 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.
Removal of posted No Parking signs can add extensive time to the contract.
During this work, the roadway will be lower, making the curb reveal higher for parked cars. Please use caution when opening car doors as to not damage them on the curbs.
Access to properties will be maintained, when possible.
Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.
The final roadway paving phase will occur in the spring and will be announced via an additional notice. Please note that final paving does not For Information and Assistance During Construction:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Linda Spencer, Project Administrator-Community Relations atlspencer@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351/ mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/ElmStreet . If you have any special needs or disabilities, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
Construction Notice: Overnight water work scheduled for the Week of September 9–14
The City's contractor, Newport Construction, has been granted a Noise Variance Permit #284989 to conduct necessary water work at Cambridge Street and Elm Street on September 9-14 during the hours of 6 p.m.-7 a.m.
September 2024:
Week of September 2 : Water main work (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street)
NO WORK on Monday, September 2, Labor Day or Tuesday, September 3, Voting Day
Week of September 9: Water main work (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street), overnight night work per Noise Variance
Week of September 16 : Water main work (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street)
Week of September 23: Water main work (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street)
Week of September 30 : Full-depth Reconstruction (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street)
August 2024:
Week of August 5: Water main work (Lincoln Street to Cambridge Street)
Week of August 12: Water main work (Lincoln Street to Cambridge Street)
Week of August 19: Water main work (Lincoln Street to Cambridge Street)
Week of August 26: Water main work
July 2024:
No work July 4 - 6 due to holiday
Week of July 1: Drainage work
Week of July 8: Drainage work
Week of July 15: Water main work
Week of July 22: Water main work
Week of July 29: Water main work
June 2024:
Week of June 3 : Drainage work continues
Week of June 10 : Drainage work continues, trench milling (Hampshire Street to Cambridge Street)
Week of June 17: (no work on Juneteenth, June 19 Holiday) Drainage work continues
Week of June 24: Water work
MAY 2024:
Week of May 28: Excavating and installing of new drainage structures begins
Construction Notice: Drainage work and Water work to begin May 28
As part of the Elm Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will mobilize on Tuesday, May 28th to begin excavating and installing new drainage structures. Crews will work primarily between Hampshire Street and Webster Avenue.
Following drainage work, weather permitting, Newport will begin the installation of the water main along Elm Street. Residents will receive a notice with specific details regarding this work.
The Drainage and water work is expected to last approximately 12 weeks, weather permitting.
The Elm Street Reconstruction Project is part of the City’s 5-Year Plan for Streets and Sidewalks, and will include paving, sidewalk work, and pedestrian ramp installations.
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 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.
Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Community Relations Manager, at 617-349-4825/kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351/ mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/ElmStreet . If you have any special needs or disabilities, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
Notice: Tree Protection and Exploratory Excavation Beginning Monday, April 29
As part of the upcoming Elm Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will mobilize on Monday, April 29th to begin installing tree protection, as well as beginning some excavation work on the street . Crews will work primarily between Hampshire Street and Webster Avenue.
This work is expected to take approximately 1 week to complete, weather permitting .
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 will be 7am – 4pm, Monday-Friday.Information & Assistance :
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Community Relations Manager, at 617-349-4825 / kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351 / mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/ElmStreet . If you have any special needs or disabilities, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
September 2022:
Bidding for this project was delayed. The bid is now open until October 6, 2022.
Community Presentation for the Elm Street Reconstruction Project
The video presentation for the community meeting on Wednesday, December 16th is now available to view. Residents who wish to submit questions in advance of the meeting may do so to kriley@cambridgema.gov . Advance questions, as well as new questions received “live”, will be answered during the meeting.
VIDEO
To view the video in full screen: http://https//youtu.be/FoSEiP198sk
Community Meeting Notice: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 6PM
Elm Street, between Hampshire Street and the Cambridge City line, is scheduled for roadway and sidewalk reconstruction.Wednesday, December 16th from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual community meeting to review the proposed reconstruction plans, discuss project schedule, and answer questions.The meeting can be accessed through this link:https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/82437814607 https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/elmstreconstructionproject beginning Friday, December 11th, so that residents who wish to submit questions in advance of the meeting may do so. Advance questions, as well as new questions received “live”, will be answered during the meeting. kriley@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-4870.
Notice: Chapter 90, Contract 24 - Community Meeting Wednesday March 18th
Elm St., between Webster Ave. and Hampshire St., is scheduled for upcoming street and sidewalk reconstruction as part of the City’s 5 Year Plan.Wednesday, March 18th from 6PM-7:30PM at the Public Works Main Conference Room, 147 Hampshire Street to discuss the Elm St. Reconstruction Project.kriley@cambridgema.gov / 617.349.4870. For information about the project please contact Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer at mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For traffic calming information contact Juan P. Avendano, Community Development Project Manager, at 617.349.4655 / javendano@cambridgema.gov .
Notice: Chapter 90, Contract 24 - Catch Basin Inspections
As part of the continued design process, crews will be inspecting catch basins beginning Tuesday 11/12. "No Parking" signs will be posted 48 hours in advance. Work will last approximately 1-2 days at each location.
Notice: Chapter 90, Contract 24 - Community Meeting Tuesday October 15th
Elm St., between Webster Ave. and Hampshire St., is scheduled for upcoming street and sidewalk reconstruction as part of the City’s 5 Year Plan.
The Department of Public Works will be hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, October 15th from 6PM-7:30PM at DPW offices located at 147 Hampshire Street to discuss the Elm St. Reconstruction Project.
The project is part of the City’s Complete Streets initiative to design and operate streets that are safe for all users including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and public transit users. The focus of this meeting will be to discuss the design and construction process and solicit feedback from the community. We encourage you to attend, as we value the feedback we receive from Cambridge residents and businesses.
Information and Assistance:
The City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City of Cambridge will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative format, and reasonable modifications in policies upon request. For more information, please contact Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351/ mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . To receive future updates via email, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations Manager, at kriley@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-4870.