November 2025:
No work on November 4, Election Day and Tuesday, November 11, Veterans Day
Week of November 3: Brick sidewalk work on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway), Water main work on Dana St (Harvard St to Mass Ave)
Week of November 10: Brick sidewalk work on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway), Water main work on Dana St (Harvard St to Mass Ave)
Week of November 17: Brick sidewalk work on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway), Water main work on Dana St (Harvard St to Mass Ave)
Construction Notice: Brick Sidewalk work on Dana Street from Cambridge Street to Broadway Beginning October 27
As part of the ongoing reconstruction project, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will mobilize on Dana St the week of October 27th . Curb and sidewalk work is scheduled to begin the week of November 3rd . Crews will begin on the odd side of the street installing brick sidewalk between Cambridge St and Broadway. Once the odd side of the street is complete, they will move to the even side.
The scope of the work includes removal of the existing sidewalks, removal and resetting curbing, followed by the installation of the new sidewalks.
This work is expected to take 12 weeks, 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 will follow the sidewalk work and will be announced via an additional notice.
Information & Assistance: ksaunders@cambrigdema.gov . For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2021/centrestreetanddanastreetreconstructionprojects . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary. In case of a construction emergency please call the Cambridge DPW 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.
No work on October 13 due to holiday
Week of October 6: Water main shutdown scheduled for Tuesday to tie into Chatham @ Dana St, Water main install on Dana St (Harvard St to Mass Ave) to begin mid-week
Week of October 13: Housekeeping, mobilize for brick sidewalk work on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of October 20: Water main work on Dana St (Harvard St to Mass Ave)
Week of October 27: Housekeeping, mobilize for brick sidewalk work on Dana St (Cambridge to Broadway). Water main work on Dana St (Harvard St to Mass Ave)
Construction Notice: Roadway Reconstruction Work Starting the Week of September 29th
In association with the Dana Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, will begin to reconstruct the roadway on Dana Street (between Broadway and Harvard St) on September 29th . This work is anticipated to last approximately one week, weather permitting.
To ensure that the roadway conditions will be favorable for many years to come, crews will begin to reclaim (grind) the roadway on Dana Street from Broadway to Harvard St.
On Friday, October 3rd , weather permitting, Newport will install the base (binder) layer of asphalt on Dana Street from Broadway to Harvard St.
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 are from 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Please check posted No Parking signs. During this work, the roadway will be lower, making the curbs 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. Vehicle access in and out of properties will be restricted during work hours while crews perform the paving on Friday, October 3rd . Please plan vehicle and parking trips accordingly . Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.
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.
For Information and Assistance During Construction:
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:
www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2021/centrestreetanddanastreetreconstructionprojects . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange special accommodation that may be necessary. In case of a construction emergency please call the Cambridge DPW 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.
September 2025:
No work on September 1, Labor Day
Week of September 1: Water main work and pave trenches on Dana St (Harvard St to Broadway), Curb and sidewalk work on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of September 8: Water services on Dana St (Harvard St to Broadway), Layout and saw cut the roadway on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of September 15 : Water services on Dana St (Harvard St to Broadway)
Week of September 22: Water services on Dana St (Harvard St to Broadway), Brick Sidewalk work on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of September 29: Full depth reclaim, binder, adjust castings and sawcut for curb (Harvard St to Broadway), Brick sidewalk work (Cambridge St to Broadway)
August 2025:
Week of August 4th: Base pave/binder on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway), prep for water work on Dana St (Harvard St to Broadway)
Week of August 11: Sidewalk work on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway), Water main work on Dana St (Harvard St to Broadway)
Week of August 18: Water main work on Dana St (Harvard St to Broadway)
Week of August 25 : Water main work on Dana St (Harvard St to Broadway), Curb and sidewalk on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Construction Notice: Contractor to Mobilize on Dana St from Broadway to Mass Ave Starting the Week of August 4th
As part of the Dana Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will begin mobilizing for water main installation the week of August 4th . Dana Street is part of the City’s 5-Year Plan for Street and Sidewalks which includes paving, sidewalk improvements for accessibility, traffic calming elements and utility installations for improved roadway drainage.
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 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. “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.
The water main installation and subsequent water service tie over is expected to take approximately 8 weeks, weather permitting. This will result in occasional water shutdowns . The Cambridge Water Department will notify residents when water shutdowns are expected to occur. An additional notice will be sent to residents announcing the start of street and sidewalk reconstruction in the coming months.
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/2021/centrestreetanddanastreetreconstructionprojects.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.
Construction Notice: Base Paving scheduled for Monday, August 4th
The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be placing a base (binder) layer of asphalt on Dana Street from Cambridge Street to Broadway and is scheduled for August 4th , 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: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2021/centrestreetanddanastreetreconstructionprojects .
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.
Newly paved areas will be reopened to users as conditions allow, typically within a few hours of completion.
The curb and sidewalk work will begin following the completion of roadway binder paving, weather permitting. This work is expected to take approximately 12 weeks to complete.
What to Expect During Construction :
General work hours are 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday On street parking will be impacted during this work. Please check posted No Parking signs If your driveaway is within the limits of base paving, please plan trips accordingly. Vehicle access in and out of properties will be restricted during the paving operation . Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.
Final roadway paving will occur at the end of the Dana Street Reconstruction Project and will be announced via an additional notice.
For Information and Assistance: ksaunders@cambridgema.gov https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2021/centrestreetanddanastreetreconstructionprojects
Construction Notice: Full Depth Roadway Reconstruction Work starting the week of July 21st
Dear Neighbor,
In association with the Centre and Dana Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, will begin to reconstruct the roadway on Dana Street (between Cambridge Street and Broadway) during the week of July 21st . This work is anticipated to last for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
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.
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 are from 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Please check posted No Parking signs. During this work, the roadway will be lower, making the curbs 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.
Work will begin on Dana Street at Cambridge Street and move toward Broadway. Upon completion of the full-depth reconstruction, the contractor will base pave the roadway the following week. Final roadway paving will occur at the end of the project and will be announced via an additional notice in the coming months.
For Information and Assistance During Construction:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Karim-Ben Saunders II, Project Administrator, Community Relations, at 617.349.4870 / ksaunders@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit. https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2021/centrestreetanddanastreetreconstructionprojects . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange special accommodation that may be necessary.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.
July 2025:
No work on Friday, July 4 due to holiday
Week of June 30: Water Services on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of July 7: Water services on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of July 14: Water services on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of July 21: Full Depth Reconstruction on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of July 28: Full Depth and fine grade the roadway on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
June 2025:
No work on Thursday, June 19 due to Holiday
Week of June 2: Water main work on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of June 9: Water main work on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of June 16: Water services on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of June 23: Water services on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
Week of June 30: Water Services on Dana St (Cambridge St to Broadway)
May 2025:
Week of May 5: Water main work on Dana St (Cambridge to Broadway)
Week of May 12: Water main work on Dana St (Cambridge to Broadway)
Week of May 19: Water main work on Dana St (Cambridge to Broadway)
Week of May 26: Water main work on Dana St (Cambridge to Broadway) and Newport is working on replacing/reconnecting services to new main.
April 2025:
Week of April 21: Water Main work on Dana St (Cambridge to Broadway)
Week of April 28: Water main work on Dana St (Cambridge to Broadway)
Construction Notice: Dana Street Water Main Shutdown
On Tuesday, March 18th , Newport Construction, in conjunction with The Cambridge Water Department , will be performing water main work on Dana Street between Cambridge Street and Broadway from 9 am – 2 pm . During this time there will be a temporary water service interruption to facilitate upgrades to the water main on Dana St., and you will have no water
We will try to expedite this work to minimize the time the water will be shut down. Please take appropriate steps to store water for your anticipated needs during this time.
Please note that this scheduled water shutdown is subject to change due to weather and other variable conditions which may arise. You will be notified as soon as possible if this work is to be rescheduled or extended.
Also note that after the water is restored, you may notice some discoloration. We recommend running your cold water until it is clear before consumption or doing laundry.
This work is conducted by the The Cambridge Water Department . If you have any special water needs or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Rich Holly at 617-349-4788 for assistance.
March 2025:
No work on March 17th
Week of March 3: Layout and Saw cutting the roadway to begin utility work
Week of March 10: Utility work, Drainage and Water Work
Week of March 17: Utility and Water Work
Week of March 24: Utility and Water Work
February 2025:
Week of February 24: Begin installing tree protection
Construction Notice: Contractor to mobilize the week of February 24th
As part of the Centre Street and Dana Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will begin mobilizing the week of February 24. Crews will begin by installing tree protection and saw cutting the roadway in preparation for the beginning of utility work. Dana Street and Centre Street are part of the City’s 5-Year Plan for Street and Sidewalks which includes paving, sidewalk improvements for accessibility, traffic calming elements and utility installations for improved roadway drainage.
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 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
“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.
The drainage and utility work is expected to take 4-6 weeks, weather permitting. An additional notice will be sent to residents announcing the start of street and sidewalk reconstruction in the coming months.
Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Karim-Ben Saunders II , Project Administrator-Community Relations at 617-349-4870/ ksaunders@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, P.E ., Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351/ mmiguel@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/2021/centrestreetanddanastreetreconstructionprojects.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.
This contract has been awarded to Newport Construction. This contract has 6 streets and construction is anticipated to begin Fall 2024.
The community presentation and draft final plans presented at the November 30, 2022, meeting are now available under the 'documents' tab
Community Meeting Notice: Centre Street and Dana Street Community Meeting Wednesday, November 30th at 6 p.m.
Centre Street from Dana St. to Hancock St. and Dana Street from Broadway to Mass Ave are scheduled for reconstruction in 2022 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.Wednesday, November 30th from 6PM-7:30PM to discuss the Centre Street and Dana Street Reconstruction Projects. You can register in advance for the meeting through this link:https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IyXGHwAZS_yRXq6-13aAjw https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2021/centrestreetanddanastreetreconstructionprojects Information and Assistance: mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For traffic calming information please contact Juan P. Avendano, Community Development Project Manager, at 617-349-4655 / javendano@cambridgema.gov . To receive future updates via email, please contact Kristen Kelleher, Community Relations Manager, at kkelleher@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-4825.
Community Meeting Notice: Centre Street and Dana Street Reconstruction Projects - Community Meeting Wednesday, May 11th at 6PM
Centre Street from Dana St. to Hancock St. and Dana Street from Broadway to Mass Ave are scheduled for upcoming street and sidewalk reconstruction as part of the City’s 5 Year Plan.Wednesday, May 11th from 6PM-7:30PM to discuss the Centre Street and Dana Street Reconstruction Projects.You can register in advance for the meeting through this link:https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ox9qdpLERamSeeENZcNfIQ Information and Assistance: mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . javendano@cambridgema.gov .
Community Presentation Now Available to View
VIDEO
Community Meeting Notice : Centre St. and Dana St. Reconstruction Projects - Community Meeting Wednesday, October 27th at 6:00 PM
Centre Street, between Dana St. and Hancock St. and Dana Street between Cambridge Street and Mass Ave, are scheduled for upcoming street and sidewalk reconstruction as part of the City’s 5 Year Plan.Wednesday, October 27th from 6PM-7:30PM to discuss the Centre Street and Dana Street Reconstruction Projects. You can register in advance for the meeting through this link:https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fb7YAtDMQteYDP0XdvCtGg https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2021/centrestreetanddanastreetreconstructionprojects mmiguel@cambridgema.gov and for Traffic Calming information contact Juan P. Avendano, Community Development Project Manager, at 617-349-4655 / javendano@cambridgema.gov . To receive future updates via email, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations Manager, at kriley@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-4870.
In Fall 2021 the City will begin the community process for this project. Please stay tuned for more details.