December 2025
Week of December 1: Miscellaneous punch list items
Construction Notice: Weekend Road Closure Marie Ave at Maple Ave
On Friday, November 21, weather pending, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be pouring a concrete base at Marie Ave and Maple Ave as part of the raised intersection work. Vehicles cannot drive on this surface until the concrete is fully set.
There will be no vehicle access to Marie Ave from Maple Ave on Friday, November 21 through Monday, November 24. The location is expected to be open for regular traffic at the end of the workday on Monday afternoon.
What to expect during this construction:
Work will occur during normal weekday hours of 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; but vehicular access to Marie Ave from Maple Ave will be closed during off-hours as well.
Marie Ave, normally one-way from Maple Ave, will operate as two-way traffic from Highland Ave to allow local access. See map below.
Detours will be in place. Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs .Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.
For Information and Assistance During Construction: lspencer@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project, visit www.cambridgema.gov/mapleave . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.
November 2025
Week of November 3 (no work on Tuesday, November 4, Election Day): Installation of drop inlet (drainage structure) at intersection of Maple Ave & Marie Ave, punch list items.
Week of November 10 (no work on Tuesday, November 11, Veterans' Day): Raised intersection work (Maple Ave & Marie Ave) including curb work/crosswalks (Rescheduled to resume week of November 17).
Week of November 17: Raised intersection work (Maple Ave & Marie Ave) including curb work/crosswalk, concrete pour.
Week of November 24: Raised intersection work (Maple Ave & Marie Ave), temp paving of intersection, punch list items.
Construction Notice: Raised Intersection Construction Scheduled Week of October 14
Beginning Tuesday, October 14, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, will begin constructing the raised intersection on Maple Ave at Marie Ave, weather permitting . This work is anticipated to take 2 weeks.www.cambridgema.gov/mapleave What to Expect During Construction:
General work hours will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Pedestrian access will be maintained through the intersection.
Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs. Access will be maintained for abutters, when possible.
Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.
For Information and Assistance During Construction: lspencer@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project, visit www.cambridgema.gov/mapleave . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
October 2025
Week of October 6: Brick sidewalk work (odd side), raised crosswalks (Maple Ave at Broadway, Maple Ave at Cambridge Street
Week of October 13 (No work on Monday, October 13, Indigenous Peoples' Day: Brick sidewalk work (odd side), raised intersection work at Marie Ave begins
Week of October 20: Brick sidewalk work (odd side), raised intersection work at Marie Ave
Week of October 27: Brick sidewalk work (odd side), Punch list items
Construction Notice: Roadway Work Scheduled Week of September 29
Beginning Monday, September 29, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, will reclaim (grind) and replace some of the base (binder) layer of asphalt on Maple Ave from Broadway to 5 Maple Ave. This work will address identified deficiencies in the recently installed base paving that are being repaired in advance of top course paving to ensure the best final product. Newport will also be raising the castings to final street grade. This work is anticipated to take two days to complete, weather permitting.
On Wednesday, October 1, weather permitting, Newport will install the base (binder) layer of Asphalt on Maple Ave from Broadway to 5 Maple.
www.cambridgema.gov/mapleave .*Newly paved areas will be reopened to users as conditions allow, typically within a few hours of completion. What to Expect During Paving:
General work hours will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Parking will be restricted along the street for the duration of this work. Please be mindful of posted signage. Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs.
Use caution as castings will be raised.
Vehicle access in and out of properties will be restricted during work hours while crews perform the paving on Thursday, October 2. Please plan vehicle and parking trips accordingly. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.
For Information and Assistance During Construction: lspencer@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project, visit www.cambridgema.gov/mapleave . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary. In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.
September 2025
Week of September 1 (No work on Monday, Labor Day): Brick sidewalk work (odd side)
Week of September 8: Brick sidewalk work (odd side)
Week of September 15: Brick sidewalk work (odd side)
Week of September 22: Brick sidewalk work (odd side)
Week of September 29: Reclaim (grind) and replace some of the base (binder) layer from Broadway to 5 Maple Ave, adjust castings (Cambridge Street to Broadway), final roadway paving (Cambridge Street to Broadway)
August 2025
Week of August 4: Preparation for brick sidewalk work (odd side), preparation for sign posts and bike racks
Week of August 11: Miscellaneous housekeeping, sign installation, preparation for brick sidewalk complete (odd side)
Week of August 18: Miscellaneous housekeeping
Week of August 25 : Brick sidewalk work begins (odd side)
July 2025
Week of June 30/July 1 (No work on Friday, July 4, Independence Day): Curb and sidewalk work (odd side)
Week of July 7: Curb and sidewalk work (odd side)
Week of July 14: Concrete sidewalk work (odd side), base preparation for brick sidewalk work (odd side)
Week of July 21: Preparation for brick sidewalk work (odd side)
Week of July 28: Sign installation (even side)
June 2025
Week of June 2: Curb and sidewalk work (even side), Brick sidewalk installation (even side)
Week of June 9: Curb and sidewalk work (even side), Brick sidewalk installation (even side)
Week of June 16 (No work on Thursday, June 19, Juneteenth): Brick sidewalk work (even side)
Week of June 23: Back of sidewalk work (even side), Curb and sidewalk work (odd side) begins
Week of June 30 (No work on Friday, July 4, Independence Day): Curb and sidewalk work (odd side)
May 2025
Week of May 5: Curb and sidewalk work (even side)
Week of May 12 : Prep sidewalk (even side)
Week of May 19: Curb and sidewalk work (even side). Brick sidewalk work (even side)
Week of May 26 (No work on Monday, May 26, Memorial Day): Curb and sidewalk work (even side). Brick sidewalk installation (even side)
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: BASE PAVING SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 25
The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be placing a base (binder) layer of asphalt on Maple Ave on Friday, April 25, 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/mapleave . 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 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 binder 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 Maple Ave Reconstruction Project and will be announced via an additional notice. For Information and Assistance During Construction: lspencer@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/mapleave . If you have any 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.
April 2025
Week of April 7: Adjust castings, full depth reconstruction
Week of April 14 : Full depth reconstruction
Week of April 21 : (No work on Monday, April 21 Patriots Day) Grading, base paving/binder course
Week of April 28: Curb and sidewalk work
***Updated Construction Notice: Roadway Reconstruction Rescheduled to Begin the Week of April 7***
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Roadway Reconstruction to Begin the Week of March 31
Beginning the week of March 31, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, will reconstruct the roadway and sidewalks on Maple Ave from Cambridge St. to Broadway . The roadway work is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete , weather permitting. Following roadway construction, curb and sidewalk work will commence. This work is expected to take approximately twelve weeks to complete . Detours will be in place during work hours. Please follow the Detour, Road Closed, and No Parking signs, as they will change often throughout the project. What to Expect During Construction
General work hours 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 will be maintained for abutters whenever possible.
Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.
Final roadway paving will occur at the end of the Maple Ave project and will be announced via an additional notice in the coming months. For Information and Assistance During Construction: lspencer@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/mapleave . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange special accommodation that may be necessary.
In case of an emergency after hours, please call the 24-hour line at 617-349-4800.
February 2025:
Week of February 3: Drainage work
Week of February 10: Housekeeping items
January 2025:
No work on January 1, New Years Holiday
No work on January 20, MLK Day Holiday
Week of January 6: Water and Drainage work
Week of January 13: Drainage work
Week of January 20: Drainage work
Week of January 27: Drainage work
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: Test Pits, Hydrant Installation and Utility Services
Week of December 9:
Week of December 16: Utility work, Water Services and Drainage work
Week of December 23: Utility work, Water Services and Drainage work
Week of December 30: Utility work, Water Services and Drainage work
November 2024:
No Work November 5, Election Day
No Work November 11, Veterans Day Holiday
No Work on November 28 and 29, Thanksgiving Holiday
Week of November 4: Install tree protection and signage
Week of November 11: Drainage Installation and Water work
Week of November 18: Drainage Installation and Water Work
Week of November 25: Drainage Installation and Water Work
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: DRAINAGE WORK TO BEGIN THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11TH
As part of the Maple Ave Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will mobilize on Maple Avenue the week of November 11th. Crews will work primarily between Broadway and Cambridge St. Maple Ave is currently part of the City’s 5-Year Plan for Street and Sidewalks and includes paving, sidewalk improvements for accessibility, traffic calming elements and utility installations for improved roadway drainage.
Newport will begin installing tree protection along the street November 7th.
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 or 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 Kristen Kelleher, Community Relations Manager, at 617-349-4825/ kkelleher@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 accommodations 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 www.cambridgema.gov/mapleave.
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.
Presentation from the October 27th Community Meeting now available under the 'documents' tab
Community Meeting Notice: Maple Ave Reconstruction Project - Thursday, October 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Maple Ave, between Broadway and Cambridge St., is scheduled for upcoming street and sidewalk reconstruction as part of the City’s 5 Year Plan.virtual community meeting on Wednesday, October 27th from 6PM-7:30PM to discuss the Maple Ave Reconstruction Project. You can register in advance for the meeting through this link:https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_1fXmzMSa6E47UOMED_jQ
At this meeting City Staff will present DRAFT final design plans developed from community feedback and engineering standards. 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. We encourage you to attend, as we value the feedback, we receive from Cambridge residents and businesses.www.CambridgeMA.gov/Mapleave 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, at kkelleher@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-4825.
Community Meeting Notice: Maple Ave Reconstruction Project Community Meeting Thursday, April 14th at 6PM
Maple Ave, between Broadway and Cambridge St., is scheduled for upcoming street and sidewalk reconstruction as part of the City’s 5 Year Plan. Based on feedback at the first meeting, The Department of Public Works and the City’s Community Development Department will be hosting a follow-up virtual community meeting on Thursday, April 14th 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. You can register in advance for the meeting through this link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z_f5a7SKRFuwV8nVkW3osg
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.
We encourage you to attend, as we value the feedback we receive from Cambridge residents and businesses.
Information and Assistance: mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For traffic calming information please contact Juan P. Avendano, Traffic Calming 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.
Community Presentation Now Available to View
VIDEO
Community Meeting Notice: Maple Ave Reconstruction Project Community Meeting Wednesday, October 20th at 6PM
Maple Ave, between Broadway and Cambridge St., is scheduled for upcoming street and sidewalk reconstruction as part of the City’s 5 Year Plan.Wednesday, October 20th from 6PM-7:30PM to discuss the Maple Ave Reconstruction Project. https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qFf449gKTHOQH8HUqmsC9Q https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2021/mapleavereconstructionproject Information and Assistance: mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For traffic calming information please contact Juan P. Avendano, Traffic Calming 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.