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Roadway Preservation Work in Cambridge Starting Week of May 18, 2026

Building on feedback from the first public meeting, we’ve developed a draft set of recommendations and updates to share with the community.

To celebrate Arbor Week, residents were invited to share their favorite trees for our Notable Trees StoryMap. Explore the interactive map!

The Draft Updated Plan is the first in the nation to go beyond EPA guidance and prepare for climate change. This plan prepares for increased and heavier rainfall expected in a typical 2050 year due to climate change, while also balancing water quality, construction impacts, public open space, project timelines, and costs.

Help us celebrate Public Works Week 2026 by joining City Staff at Joan Lorentz Park at 441 Broadway, in front of Main Library for a day of fun! Discover the vehicles and equipment of DPW!

The City of Cambridge will reopen Sparks Street and Mount Auburn Street and lift all detours related to the 221 Mt. Auburn Street demolition. Normal traffic patterns will be restored on April 17, 2026.

As part of the River Street Infrastructure and Streetscape Project, the new, permanent traffic pattern for portions of Green and Franklin Streets will be implemented starting within the next week or two.

This year, the Cambridge Department of Public Works will recognize five employees who demonstrate exemplary work performance with the presentation of the 32nd Annual "Commissioner's Award for Outstanding Performance" at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 20.

The City of Cambridge is partnering with the Great American Rain Barrel Program to provide discount rain barrels for Cambridge residents. Barrels are offered at $89

To celebrate Arbor Week 2026 (May 4-8), Public Works is creating a Notable Trees StoryMap, and we invite you to help shape it. Share a description, poem, love letter, or other reflection about your favorite City tree.