Construction Notice: Tree Protection and Exploratory Excavation Work Beginning on Monday, August 31, 2026
As part of the upcoming Gray Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, D’Allessandro Corp., will mobilize on Monday, August 31, to begin installing tree protection and performing excavation work on the street . Crews will work between Martin Street and Linnaean Street.
Immediately following this work, crews will begin installing a new water main and stormwater utilities.
This work is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour, Road Closed, and No Parking signs, as traffic and parking restrictions may change frequently as work progresses.
What to Expect During Construction:
General work hours will be 7am – 4pm, Monday-Friday. Please check posted No Parking signs. Please follow pedestrian detour signs. 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 Karim-Ben Saunders II, Project Administrator for Community Relations, at 617-349-4870/ ksaudners@cambridgema.gov or Eric Breen, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-8860/ ebreen@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project, visit https://www.cambridgema.gov/ grayst . If you have any special needs or disabilities, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
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.
Gray Street Reconstruction Project: Second On Site Community Meeting Tuesday, April 15th 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 Tuesday, April 15. Anyone interested in attending can meet project staff at the corner of Gray Street and Martin Street to discuss the Gray Street 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 Karim-Ben Saunders II, Project Administrator-Community Relations at ksaunders@cambridgema.gov /617-349-4870. For information about the project, contact Eric Breen, Supervising Engineer at ebreen@cambridgema.gov /617-349-6954. For Traffic Calming Information, contact Juan P. Avendano, Traffic Calming Program Manager, at javendano@cambridgema.gov /617-349-4655.
View the full flyer here.
***This On-Site Community Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.***
***Due to forecasted wet weather, tonight's on-site community meeting has been POSTPONED** The meeting will be rescheduled and a new date will be announced here on Friday, May 10.
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Gray Street Reconstruction Project: On Site Community Walk Wednesday, May 8 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Gray Street from Martin Street to Linnaean Street is scheduled for reconstruction in 2024 as part of the City’s Five-Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction. onsite walk Wednesday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m. Anyone interested in attending can meet project staff at the intersection of Martin St and Gray St.
To help you prepare for the meeting, we have posted a video presentation above. We encourage all residents and businesses to watch this video prior to the May 8 meeting. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JLVWNJX
This project is part of a larger contract of six streets and is currently in the design phase.
Spring 2024: First Community Meeting