The Mount Auburn Street Project will transform the corridor into a "Complete Street." A Complete Street provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes - walking, biking, driving, and transit - and for people of all ages and abilities.

The work has been divided into segments. You can view these segments by visiting our Corridor Design page.

Visit our Corridor Design page to view the finalized design of Mount Auburn St. This includes plans that show the details on crosswalks, traffic lights, bike lanes, bus stops, etc.

The project is now being managed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), who contracted Newport Construction to perform the work.  The funding is coming from the Transportation Improvement Program, initiated by MassDOT.

Ultimately, this project's goal is to build a “Complete street". A Complete Street provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes - walking, biking, driving, and transit - for people of all ages and abilities. Specific improvements include: Improved pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, a reconstructed roadway following modern pavement standards, and reduced stormwater runoff.

If you have any questions about the project schedule or plans, we recommend you reach out to us via the Stay in Touch page. You can also call 311 and they will be happy to assist!

The City of Watertown remains committed to keeping residents informed of project work and impacts. We will regularly post construction schedules and other information on the project website, and on the City’s social media accounts. We will also send regular email updates outlining work locations and who to contact with questions or concerns.

We will post construction schedules and other work notifications consistently on the project website, and via the City’s social media accounts. You can sign up to receive project email updates here. 

The project as a whole is expected to take 4-years to complete. The construction will be moving in waves and will not be scattered throughout Mount Auburn Street the entire time. To learn more about the 2-week look aheads, please visit the homepage and sign-up for email notifications through the site.

Typical work hours will be from 7 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend and/or nighttime work may be required.

First, we encourage you to sign-up for project email notifications here. Beyond that, we are continually looking for feedback on how we can best communicate updates about this project to the community, so please feel free to reach out at the above link, or call 311 to give us your feedback.

In light of the reconstruction efforts, road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the project duration. Biweekly updates will be dispatched to inform you of the affected areas and provide guidance on closures and other pertinent information. To stay informed, please ensure you are signed up to receive email notifications here. Additionally, physical signage will be deployed to indicate any detours caused by the construction.