Upcoming Tree Pruning and Tree Removals - Port Neighborhood
In preparation for upcoming construction, the City's subcontractor, Cambridge Landscape, will be pruning trees and removing five trees identified on the map below beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
The five trees scheduled for removal were evaluated by the City Arborist and determined to be either dead or in significant decline. Tree pruning will also be completed in the area to prepare for construction activities.
The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project Street Construction Kick-Off Event on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Join us to mark the start of construction in The Port neighborhood as part of The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project!
View the final design plans for streets in The Port, speak with the project team, learn more about the construction phases, and more. All are welcome to attend!
WHEN: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 4-6 p.m. Rain Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 4-6 p.m. WHERE: Clement Morgan Park, 60 Columbia Street, Cambridge
View the full event flyer here!
View the construction project boards here.
The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project: Start of Construction Beginning Monday, June 8, 2026
We are pleased to share that after several years of community engagement, planning, and engineering design, construction of the Port Infrastructure – Streets Package 1 is ready to begin.
The City has completed the bidding process and selected P. Gioioso & Sons (PGS) as the General Contractor. PGS has successfully completed several similar projects for the City in recent years, and we are pleased to partner with them again on this important infrastructure project.
What is the Port Infrastructure Streets Package 1?
The overall Port Infrastructure Project includes more than $150 million in improvements to sewer, drainage, water, street, sidewalk, and open space infrastructure.
The Port neighborhood is becoming increasingly vulnerable to flooding due to the growing frequency of short, intense rainstorms. This project will help reduce the frequency and severity of stormwater flooding and sewer backups in the neighborhood. More information about the project is available at www.cambridgema.gov/theport
The Streets Package 1 contract includes work on the following streets:
How Can I Stay Informed About The Project?
Notices such as this one will be posted to the project website www.cambridgema.gov/theport , where you can sign-up for the project email list if you haven’t already done so.
We are planning a Construction Kick-Off Event on Wednesday, June 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Clement Morgan Park. A flyer is attached to this notice. This event will provide an opportunity to review the final project plans, learn more about the overall construction schedule and how impacts will be managed, and meet key staff from DPW and the Contractor team.
We may also hold additional neighborhood-wide or smaller abutter meetings throughout construction, along with a series of informal “coffee talks.” These drop-in sessions will give neighbors, businesses, and community members an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and speak directly with project staff.
What Is Happening First?
Starting around Monday, June 8, 2026, PGS will begin bringing materials and equipment to the area and digging small test pits in various locations to confirm the locations of underground utilities.
What should I expect during this work?
- Work hours will be Monday-Friday, 7 AM – 4 PM.
- “No Parking” signs will be posted 48-hours in advance. Please be sure to check dates and times.
- Vehicle traffic and accessible pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. However, due to the narrowness of some of the streets, vehicle access may be restricted to one end of a street, or may need to be "wrong-way" at certain times. Drivers should pay careful attention to posted signs and detours.
- Emergency vehicles and city services such as trash collection will have access at all times.
For More Information:
If you have any questions about this upcoming work, or if you need assistance, including if you have any special needs or disabilities that require special accommodations, please contact Kristen Kelleher, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4825 or kkelleher@cambridgema.gov.
For after-work hours emergencies, call the Department of Public Works hotline at 617-349-4800.
Project Materials shown at Arts in the Park on September 27, 2025 now available. View here!
Arts in the Parks: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1 - 5 p.m.
*Rain Date Sunday, September 28*
The Cambridge Department of Public Works with The Adius Arts Initiative present: Arts in the Park 2025 featuring live music by DJ Vyper, food by Everybody Gotta Eat's curated chefs, and James Lambert III, MBA.
Enjoy a variety of live painting exhibits by well-known local artists and information about local art institutions, artist booths, interactive activities, children's activities and much more!
The event is free and open to all ages!
Saturday, September 27th, 1-5 p.m.
Learn about The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project, see final designs of the park and streets, and learn how to best prepare for upcoming construction. To learn more, visit cambridgema.gov/ThePort. Also come learn about the City's Stormwater Management Program and provide feedback.
View full event flyer here.
The latest designs of Clement Morgan Park were featured at the Arts in the Park event on Saturday, September 28. The designs reflected minor changes from what was shown at the June 2024 Port Party. One of the more significant changes was in the Dog Park area and the Adult Fitness area; existing trees and lilac bushes will be preserved and not removed as earlier designs indicated. Another design change is renaming the Adult Fitness area to a “Teen Space/Bouldering” area. The park designs are in the final design stage.
Other project updates discussed at the event include:
- Park construction is anticipated to begin spring 2025, lasting about a year
- Street construction will begin in summer 2025
- Follow the project webpage for continued project updates, including a construction kickoff event in spring 2025
View the latest designs here.
Arts in the Park: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1 - 5 p.m.
*Rain Date will be Sunday, September 29*
The Cambridge Department of Public Works with Adius Arts Initiative & Everybody Gotta Eat present Arts in the Park 2024.
Enjoy food, live art, music, activities and more! This event is FREE and ALL AGES ARE WELCOME.
Learn about The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project, see final designs of the park and streets, and learn how to best prepare for upcoming construction.
View the full event flyer here.
The Port Park Party: Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 3 - 7 p.m.
Join us for a sneak peek at design plans for the new Clement Morgan Park and the Paolillo Tot Lot. Give feedback on park elements including playground and fitness equipment.
Also enjoy: Treats • Activities for children • And more FREE • ALL AGES WELCOME
View the full event flyer here.
The Port Infrastructure Working Group Meeting #9 - Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Zoom
The next Working Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Zoom. In the meeting, we will:
- Share updates on technical work progress
- Review and discuss design proposals for Clement Morgan Park and discuss upcoming engagement approach
- Preview anticipated schedule and milestones in the next year
Meetings are open to the public. Join this meeting at:https://cbi-org.zoom.us/j/88623810318.
Construction Notice: Utility Work Starting at Harvard St. and Prospect St. Beginning March 15th, 2024
As part of the Port Infrastructure Project, the City’s contractor D'Allessandro Corp. has been installing new water main piping along Harvard Street. Beginning March 15th, crews will begin working at the intersection of Harvard St. and Prospect St.
Access to Harvard St. will be restricted between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This work is expected to last 6 weeks and will include both water and gas work.
- General work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Please use caution when driving through the area and pay attention to traffic detours.
- Parking will be restricted in certain areas. “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance.
- Pedestrian access and access to abutting properties will be maintained. Pedestrians should follow posted signs which may direct them onto temporary walkways at times. All temporary walkways will be ADA accessible.
- City service vehicles will continue uninterrupted and emergency vehicles will always have access.
For Information and Assistance During Construction
Cambridge DPW staff will be on-site during this work and will be available to respond to questions and concerns.
For questions about The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project, please contact Kristen Kelleher, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4825 or kkelleher@cambridgema.gov. More information about the project in general can be found at www.cambridgema.gov/ThePort
In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.
Construction Notice: Clement Morgan Park Soil Testing - January 24-26, 2024
Clement Morgan Park is being redesigned as part of the Port Infrastructure Improvements Project. As part of the design planning, engineers working for the City will be drilling test pits and installing monitoring wells in several locations around the park. This work will help the team better understand underground soil conditions. Areas where this testing takes place will be restricted.
Work will take place weather permitting.
- The park is OPEN during this work, but some areas will be restricted.
- Restricted areas are marked with cones and caution tape.
- The basketball court remains OPEN throughout testing/monitoring.
- The machinery used to perform this work may be loud.
- Work hours are 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- All holes will be refilled and the area cleared at the end of the drilling and installations.
Cambridge DPW staff will be on-site during this work and are available to respond to questions and concerns. In case of a construction emergency, call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.
View the full flyer here.