Description
As part of the Thorndike Street Reconstruction Project scheduled for spring 2017, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, and the Cambridge Water Department will begin work installing a new water main on Thorndike Street (between Fulkerson and Third streets) on or about the week of January 16, 2017.
This first phase of utility work is expected to last for approximately 8 weeks, weather permitting, and general work hours will be 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday. “No Parking” signs will be posted, so please be sure to check posted signs to avoid being ticketed/towed. The roadway and sidewalk reconstruction is scheduled to occur beginning this summer and last approximately 3-4 months.
The Thorndike Street Reconstruction Project is part of the City’s 5-Year Plan for Street and Sidewalks and will include paving, sidewalk work, and pedestrian ramp installations between Fulkerson and Third streets. The existing raised crossing at the intersection of Third and Thorndike streets will be reconstructed as well.
We invite you to attend a community meeting with your neighbors and members of the Department of Public Works on Wednesday, February 1st from 6-7:30pm in the Kennedy Longfellow School Cafeteria located at 158 Spring St. to learn more about this project, its scope, and anticipated schedule. At the meeting we will also be discussing:
- Back of Sidewalk Tree Planting Program
- The term “Back of Sidewalk" refers to the edge of the sidewalk where public way meets private properties. In the case of this program, the City will plant trees along the back of sidewalk, (up to 20 feet off the public way) on private property of interested, eligible owners.
- Sidewalk material options
- It is the City’s policy to replace existing sidewalks with the same material (concrete with concrete, brick with wire cut brick). However, during this project, property owners will have the option of changing their sidewalk material for a fee if they choose. More information is available on the reverse side of this notice.
Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Dan Riviello, Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4825/ driviello@cambridgema.gov or the Department of Public Works at 617-349-4800. For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/theworks/ThorndikeSt. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.