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Roadway Enhancement Operations

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Beginning Monday, July 31st and continuing through Friday, August 4th (weather permitting), the City’s contractor, EJ Paving, will perform roadway grinding operations in preparation for paving to enhance the roadway conditions in areas on the following streets:
  • Mass Ave from Washburn Ave to Alewife Brook Parkway
  • Portland St. crosswalk at Hampshire St.
  • Holworthy St. from the raised crossing to Lawn St.
  • Broadway from the intersection with Hampshire St. to the railroad tracks
  • Davenport St. from Mass Ave to the Somerville line
  • Mass Ave (southbound side) from Beech St. to the bridge over the tracks

Roadway grinding is expected to be completed in two days (weather permitting). Residents who have vehicles parked in the work area will need to move them prior to the beginning of operations at 7am.
Final roadway paving is expected to occur that same week, the week of July 31st, or the following week. Please check “No Parking” signs for important information. 

What to Expect during Roadway Reconstruction:
  • Work hours will be 7 AM to 5 PM.
  • Vehicle access in and out of properties will be limited during work hours. Please plan vehicle and parking trips accordingly.
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted 24 hours in advance of the work; please be sure to check dates/times. 
  • Emergency vehicles will have access at all times. 
Information & Assistance:
If you have any questions regarding these operations, need assistance, or require a special accommodation, please contact Ed Chaisson, Public Works Supervisor, at 781-290-3805. For after-hours assistance, please call the DPW 24-Hour Line at 617-349-4800.
Page was last modified on 7/25/2023 3:37 AM
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