This project has been completed. No further updates to this project page will be made.
June 2016
- All major construction activities are complete.
- Crews are working on final plantings.
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March 2016
Three Week Look Ahead
Week Ending March 17, 2016
- Pouring remaining concrete apron and installing remaining edging and curb
- Concrete wheelchair ramps and replacing existing sidewalks Rt.16 East
- Installation of remaining signage
- Various single lane closures at each work location
Week Ending March 24, 2016
- Cambridge Park Drive drainage, curb, and driveway work
- Replacement of existing guardrail Rt. 16 East
- Various single lane closures at each work location
Week Ending March 31, 2016
- Cambridge Park Drive drainage, curb, and driveway work
- Various single lane closures at each work location
November 2015
Three Week Look Ahead
Week Ending November 19, 2015
- Excavation and installation of rip rap slope west of overpass
- Temporary striping of intermediate asphalt
- Various single lane closures at each work location
Week Ending November 26, 2015
- Excavation and installation of rip rap slope west of overpass
- Cleaning up and grading off of intersection islands
- Installation of traffic hardware
- Various single lane closures at each work location
Week Ending December 3, 2015
- Installation of traffic hardware
- Installation of remaining guardrail sections
- Removal of barrier west of overpass (contingent on guardrail installation)
- Cleaning up and grading off of intersection islands
- Various single lane closures at each work location
August 2015
Three Week Look Ahead
Week Ending August 6, 2015
- Paving of widening of sections: Rt. 2 West around Leach Basin Island and Rt. 2 East.
- Installation of drainage manhole and catch basin.
- Single lane closures will be used.
Week Ending August 13, 2015
- Installation of drainage on Rt. 2 Westbound
- Installation of granite edging at traffic islands.
- Single lane closures will be used.
Week Ending August 20, 2015
- Continued installation of drainage on Rt. 2 Westbound
- Concrete barrier set up for permanent work zone
- Single lane closures will be used.
* Please note that the three week schedule above is subject to favorable weather conditions.
Drainage: Spring 2015 to Summer 2015
Roadway Work & Traffic Signal Modifications: Summer 2015 to Spring 2016
In an effort to enhance the intersection for motor vehicles, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be making some enhancements to the drainage system and to the roadway widths and traffic signals. These components combined are designed to reduce congestion within the area.
This project is being managed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The Cambridge Department of Public Works will be updating this website with any information that has been relayed from MassDOT. Please feel free to contact Dan Riviello, DPW Community Relations Manager, at 617-349-4825 with any questions.