Chetwynd Road Reconstruction Project

Chetwynd Road from Newell Street to the end is scheduled for reconstruction in 2025 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction

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Construction Notice: Test Pits Scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Chetwynd Road Reconstruction Project, part of a larger contract involving five streets, has been awarded to D’Allessandro Corporation.

D’Allessandro Corporation will be on Chetwynd Road on Wednesday, September 23, conducting exploration test pits.

This work is expected to take approximately 1 day to complete, weather permitting.

What to Expect During Construction:

General work hours will be 7am-4pm
Access to properties will be maintained, when possible.
Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.

Information & Assistance:

Questions regarding this project? Contact Linda Spencer, Project Administrator-Community Relations, 617-349-9734, lspencer@cambridgema.gov or David Wright, Engineer, 617-828-3011, dawright@cambridgema.gov.

If you have any special needs or disabilities, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.

In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.

Construction Notice: Water Main Work to Begin Week of September 28, 2026

In coordination with the DPW Complete Streets Project 26A, the Cambridge Water Department (CWD) will begin replacing the existing 6-inch cast iron water main on Chetwynd Rd. beginning on September 28, 2026, or shortly after. During this work, we will upgrade the 100-year-old cast iron main to a new 8-inch ductile iron main. The project is expected to take approximately 3-4 weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions.

IMPROVING YOUR WATER SYSTEM:
As part of our ongoing maintenance program, we must periodically recondition and replace sections of our water system to maintain high-quality water service and adequate system pressure. Some of the benefits of this work are improved water quality, better flow, increased fire protection, and better control of our system.

HOW WILL THIS WORK AFFECT YOU?
WATER SERVICE - The water main or your water service may need to be taken out of service to improve the system. During this project, we will make every effort to minimize water service interruptions. While work is in progress, residents and businesses along the project route may receive a temporary water supply during these interruptions. We will notify you at least 72 hours in advance of any water interruptions and make every effort to minimize the impact on your water service.

PARKING – Temporary parking restrictions will be in effect during construction, and every effort will be made to minimize this inconvenience. Daily work zones will be posted with no parking signs, and every effort will be made to prevent any vehicles from being towed.

PLEASE…. WATCH YOUR STEP!
If you live, travel, work, or shop in the project area, you'll notice several openings in the roadway to access the water main at various locations. All openings will be covered at the end of each workday and will be resurfaced as soon as possible after the project is finished. You can help by cautioning your family and friends to watch their steps and to avoid the work areas as much as possible.

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM:
If you experience a problem related to this work, please report it directly to the Cambridge Water Department by calling David Regan @ 617-349-4776, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm, or our 24-hour emergency number at 617-349-4770. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we work to improve your water system.

Update as of August 29, 2026:

We are pleased to announce this contract, which includes 5 streets, has been awarded to D'Allessandro Corp. A schedule is being developed and will be shared as soon as it is available.

Community Meeting Notice: Third On-Site Community Meeting Thursday, June 4, 2025 from 4-6 p.m.

The Department of Public Works and the City's Community Development Department will be hosting an on-site Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 4 from 4-6 p.m. Anyone interested in attending can meet project staff at the corner of Chetwynd Road and Newell Street to discuss the Chetwynd Road Reconstruction Project.

The focus of this meeting will be to review the updated draft plans for the street, incorporating feedback we received at the last on-site meeting in April. The project is part of the City’s Complete Streets initiative to design and operate streets that are safe for all users including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and public transit users.

Information and Assistance:
The City of Cambridge does not discriminate because of disability. The City of Cambridge will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative format, and reasonable modifications in policies upon request. To receive future updates via email, contact Linda Spencer, Project Administrator-Community Relations at lspencer@cambridgema.gov /617-349-9734. For information about the project, contact Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer at mmiguel@cambridgema.gov /617-349-9351. For Traffic Calming Information, contact Juan P. Avendano, Traffic Calming Program Manager, at javendano@cambridgema.gov /617-349-4655.

View the full flyer here.

The draft design plans and streetscape rendering shown at the Community Meeting on April 3 are now available under the Documents tab.

Community Meeting Notice: Second On-Site Community Meeting Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 4-6 p.m.

The Department of Public Works and the City's Community Development Department will be hosting an on-site Community Meeting on Thursday, April 3 from 4-6 p.m. Anyone interested in attending can meet project staff at the corner of Chetwynd Road and Newell Street to discuss the Chetwynd Road Reconstruction Project.

The focus of this meeting will be to review the initial draft plans for the street. The project is part of the City’s Complete Streets initiative to design and operate streets that are safe for all users including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and public transit users

Information and Assistance:

The City of Cambridge does not discriminate because of disability. The City of Cambridge will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative format, and reasonable modifications in policies upon request.

To receive future updates via email, contact Linda Spencer, Project Administrator-Community Relations at lspencer@cambridgema.gov /617-349-9734. For information about the project, contact Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer at mmiguel@cambridgema.gov /617-349-9351. For Traffic Calming Information, contact Juan P. Avendano, Traffic Calming Program Manager, at javendano@cambridgema.gov /617-349-4655.

View the full flyer here.

Chetwynd Road Reconstruction Project: On-site Community Walk Tuesday, April 16, 5-7 p.m.

Chetwynd Road from Newell Street to the end is scheduled for reconstruction in 2024 as part of the City’s Five-Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.

The Department of Public Works and the City’s Community Development Department will be hosting an on-site walk Tuesday, April 16 from 5-7 p.m. Anyone interested in attending can meet project staff at the corner of Chetwynd Road and Newell Street.

To help you prepare for the meeting, we have posted a video presentation below. We encourage all residents and businesses to watch this video prior to the April 16 meeting.

We are in the design phase of the project. City staff would like to meet residents and walk the street to identify and discuss issues of concern. If you are unable to attend the site walk, please share your feedback by completing this brief survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/chetwyndroad

Information and Assistance:

The City of Cambridge does not discriminate because of disability. The City of Cambridge will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative format, and reasonable modifications in policies upon request. To receive future updates via email, please contact Linda Spencer, Project Administrator-Community Relations at lspencer@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-9734. For information about the project please contact Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer at mmiguel@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-9351. For Traffic Calming Information please contact Juan Avendano, Traffic Calming Program Manager, at javendano@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-4655.

This project is part of a larger contract of six streets and is currently in the design phase.

Spring 2024: First Community Meeting

This is a tentative schedule, pending weather and unforeseen circumstances.

Fall 2026:
Construction work to begin, tree protection, utility work

Spring/Summer 2027:
Full depth roadway reconstruction, curb and sidewalk work, landscape area, final paving, line striping

Fall 2027:
Final restoration and punch list

Spring 2025: Second Community Meeting, Third Community Meeting

Spring 2024: First Community Meeting

This project is part of a larger contract of five streets and is currently in the design phase.

Linda Spencer, Project Administrator-Community Relations
617-349-9734
lspencer@cambridgema.gov