Roadway Milling and Paving on Broadway Beginning the Week of June 8

The City's contractor, Newport Construction, will be performing roadway milling (grinding) and paving on Broadway between Columbia Street and Lee Street beginning Monday, June 8. The roadway grinding is expected to take one week followed by paving of the roadway the following week (week of June 15). The paving operation is expected to take one week (pending any weather or mechanical issues).

Work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

What to Expect During Construction:

• On street-parking spaces will be impacted during this work. Paper signs will indicate the hours and locations where parking is not allowed. These signs will be posted at least 24 hours before restrictions are in effect.

• The street will remain open to two-way traffic during the majority of the work, but occasional detours will be in effect while work is underway (between 7:00 a.m. and 6 p.m.). Please pay careful attention to signs and directions from detail officers.

• As the street is milled, the surface will be rough, with raised manhole covers. The roadway will be lower, making the curbs higher for parked cars. Please use caution when opening car doors, so they aren’t damaged on curbs.

• Motorcycles and bicycles use caution when traveling on milled surface.

• If your driveway is within the limits of new paving, please plan trips accordingly. Vehicle access in and out of properties will be restricted during the paving operation.

• Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.

Newly paved areas will be reopened to users as conditions allow, typically within a few hours of completion.

Information & Assistance:

If you have any questions about the paving operations or need assistance, including any special needs or disabilities that require a special accommodation, contact Brian McLane, Assistant Superintendent of Streets, bmclane@cambridgema.gov /617-349-4824.

In case of an emergency after hours, please call the 24-Hour line at 617 349-4800.