Most Recent Updates

Last updated on January 9, 2025*

Drainage Installation Work to Begin at Mount Auburn and Arlington St.

Newport Construction is continuing to complete the drainage installation work along Mount Auburn Street, next beginning their work at the Arlington Street intersection and moving toward Watertown Square on Monday, January 6, 2025. As work continues toward Watertown Square, drainage installation work in intersections will be from 9am to 5pm, and work outside of the intersection will be from 7am to 5pm*.

Catenary Pole Removal Completed

The removal of the poles that once held up the catenary lines has been completed along Mount Auburn Street!

Traffic Impacts

There will be lane shifts during this work on Mount Auburn Street. Also please anticipate a possible detour for those traveling from Belmont Street onto Arlington Street toward the intersection of Arlington Street and Mount Auburn Street. Consider using alternate routes when possible. Police detail and crew members will be on-site to help with traffic flow during work hours.  

There is the potential for temporary sidewalk closures in the work area while being completed.

Parking Impacts

Any street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase may be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas when applicable.

 
(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)

About the Project

The Mount Auburn Street project was initiated after a conceptual design was endorsed by the Town Council in November 2018. The Project Team submitted the 25% Design to the MassDOT in January 2020, and MassDOT held a 25% Design Public Hearing on November 4, 2021. Since then, the project team has submitted 100% Design plans for the corridor. 

The Mount Auburn Street Project will transform the corridor into a Complete Street, providing safe and accessible options for all modes. This project will also provide increased efficiency on the MBTA Bus Route 71, improve traffic operations and pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, improve accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and improved aesthetics.