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

The City’s Contractor, Indus, will conduct roadway preservation work during the Week of May 18, beginning on Monday, May 18.

A truck will be spraying the roadway with a plant-based solution called Fog Seal. The solution goes down as a white, almost opaque spray, but once dry, it leaves a transparent “seal” over the pavement. The solution cures in 30-60 minutes and its protective barrier rejuvenates the roadway adding longer service life to the pavement. Residents should expect the road to be closed for 2-4 hours, and there will be a linseed oil smell.

This operation will extend the life of the road for several years, will significantly reduce wear and tear, and will also reduce the risk of future potholes.

The streets scheduled for preservation during the week of May 18 include:

• Cambridge Terrace, Buena Vista Road to Richdale Ave
• Buena Vista Road, Upland Road to Richdale Ave
• Herbet St, Richdale Ave to Cambridge Terrace
• Agassiz St, Lancaster St to Linnaean St
• Humbolt St, Lancaster St to Linnaean St
• Larchwood Dr, Elmwood St to Freshpond Lane
• Meadow Way, Larchwood Dr to Larchwood Dr
• Freshpond Lane, Larchwood Dr to Brattle St
• Old Dee Road, Larchwood Dr to End
• Seven Pine Ave, Goldstar Rd to Cameron Ave
• Fair Oaks St, Cameron Ave to Camps St
• Camps St, Fair Oaks St to Seven Pines Ave
• Elmer St, Hingham St and Peabody Terrace
• Hingham St, Putnam Ave to Memorial Drive
• Cleveland St, Ellery St to Dana St
• Greenough Ave, Ellsworth Ave to Highland St
• Gold Star Road, Mass Ave to City Line
• Prince St, Magazine St to Pleasant St
• Crawford St, Broadway to Chatham St
• Chatham St, Dana St to Hancock St
• Walnut St, Arlington St to Upland St

***PLEASE LOOK FOR POSTED NO PARKING SIGNS ON YOUR STREET. SIGNS WILL BE POSTED 48 HOURS AHEAD OF THE WORK*** All vehicles must be removed from BOTH sides of the roadways listed above by 7 a.m. on the day of the work. Once each section has cured the roadway will reopen to normal traffic and parking.

Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs.

For Information and Assistance During Construction:

Contact Brian McLane, Assistant Superintendent of Streets, at 617-349-4824 /
bmclane@cambridgema.gov. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.