Construction Notice: Base Paving Scheduled for October 8, 2026
The City’s contractor, D’Allessandro Corp. (DAC), will be placing a base layer of asphalt on Gray Street from Martin Street to Linnaean Street, on Thursday, October 8th , 2026. This work will ensure safe roadway conditions for the winter season.
Work is expected to take approximately one day to complete, weather permitting. If conditions are wet on the day of scheduled paving, work will be delayed until the next day. Please visit the project page for any updates or any changes in the schedule: CambridgeMA.gov/GraySt
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:
General work hours 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday. 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 Gray Street Reconstruction Project and will be announced via an additional notice.
For Information and Assistance During Construction:
Contact Karim-Ben Saunders II, Project Administrator, Community Relations, at 617.349.4870 / ksaunders@cambridgema.gov . or Engineer, David Wright, at 617-349-4777 / dawright@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit. Cambridgema.gov/GraySt.
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.
Week of October 5: Adjust the castings, Binder Course Scheduled for October 8, 2026
September 2026:
Week of September 21: Water Main Work
Week of September 28 : Finishing infiltration trenches
In association with the Gray Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s Contractor, D’allessandro Corp., will begin to reconstruct the roadway on Gray Street (between Martin St and Linnaean St) beginning the week of September 28 . This work is anticipated to last approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
Full-depth construction ensures that roadway conditions will be favorable for many years to come. It involves removing and replacing the existing roadway and underlying materials down to a depth of approximately 18-24 inches. 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.
Base layer paving is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 8, weather depending.
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.
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:
Contact Karim-Ben Saunders II, Project Administrator, Community Relations, at 617.349.4870 / ksaunders@cambridgema.gov . or Engineer, David Wright, at 617-349-4777 / dawright@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit. Cambridgema.gov/GraySt.
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.
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, D’Allesandro Construction, in conjunction with the Cambridge Water Department, will be performing water main work on Martin St from Avon St to Bowdoin St and also on Gray St from Martin St to Linnaean St during the hours of 9 am to 5 pm. During this time, there will be a temporary water service interruption to facilitate upgrades to the water main on Gray St., and you will have no water to your property. We will make every effort to expedite this work to minimize the time the water will be shut off. Please take appropriate steps to store water for your anticipated needs during this time. If you have any special water needs or water concerns, please contact Don Livramento at 617-413-2104 or Jack Terrio at The Cambridge Water Department at 617-349-4787 for assistance.
Construction Notice: Tree Protection and Exploratory Excavation Work Beginning on Monday, August 31, 2026
As part of the upcoming Gray Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, D’Allessandro Corp., will mobilize on Monday, August 31, to begin installing tree protection and performing excavation work on the street . Crews will work between Martin Street and Linnaean Street.
Immediately following this work, crews will begin installing a new water main and stormwater utilities.
This work is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour, Road Closed, and No Parking signs, as traffic and parking restrictions may change frequently as work progresses.
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 Karim-Ben Saunders II, Project Administrator for Community Relations, at 617-349-4870/ ksaunders@cambridgema.gov or Eric Breen, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-8860/ ebreen@cambridgema.gov . If you have any special needs or disabilities, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
We are pleased to announce this contract, which includes 5 streets, has been awarded to D'Allessandro Corp. A schedule is being developed and will be shared as soon as it is available.
Gray Street Reconstruction Project: Second On Site Community Meeting Tuesday, April 15th from 4 - 6 p.m.
The Department of Public Works and the City’s Community Development Department will be hosting an on-site Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 15. Anyone interested in attending can meet project staff at the corner of Gray Street and Martin Street to discuss the Gray Street Reconstruction Project.
The focus of this meeting will be to review the initial draft plans for the street. 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.
Information and Assistance:
The City of Cambridge does not discriminate because of disability. The City of Cambridge will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative format, and reasonable modifications in policies upon request.
To receive future updates via email, contact Karim-Ben Saunders II, Project Administrator-Community Relations at ksaunders@cambridgema.gov /617-349-4870. For information about the project, contact Eric Breen, Supervising Engineer at ebreen@cambridgema.gov /617-349-6954. For Traffic Calming Information, contact Juan P. Avendano, Traffic Calming Program Manager, at javendano@cambridgema.gov /617-349-4655.
View the full flyer here.
***This On-Site Community Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.***
***Due to forecasted wet weather, tonight's on-site community meeting has been POSTPONED** The meeting will be rescheduled and a new date will be announced here on Friday, May 10.
VIDEO
Gray Street Reconstruction Project: On Site Community Walk Wednesday, May 8 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Gray Street from Martin Street to Linnaean Street is scheduled for reconstruction in 2024 as part of the City’s Five-Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction. onsite walk Wednesday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m. Anyone interested in attending can meet project staff at the intersection of Martin St and Gray St.
To help you prepare for the meeting, we have posted a video presentation above. We encourage all residents and businesses to watch this video prior to the May 8 meeting. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JLVWNJX
This project is part of a larger contract of six streets and is currently in the design phase.
Spring 2024: First Community Meeting