Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of September 8 through September 12, 2025

Sidewalk Concrete Installation

Sidewalk concrete installation and pouring will take place on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street, between Belmont Street and Keenan Street from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Concrete pouring is anticipated to happen between Belmont Street and Francis Street on Monday 9/8/2025. Notices have been provided to the properties directly affected within the pouring area. Details on travel and parking impacts are provided below.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The westbound sidewalk will be closed for this work starting again on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00am. A bypass sidewalk on the westbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions. 

Parking Impacts

Parking on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will be prohibited while work is active between 7:00am and 3:30pm. "No parking" signs will be posted in the area and removed when work is completed each day. 

Drainage, Stormwater Tree Trench, and Hydrant Installation

Drainage, stormwater tree trenches, and hydrants will continue installation along Mount Auburn Street between Arlington Street and Upland Road on Monday, September 8, 2025. Crews will work along this route throughout the week.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and the possibility of access to sideroad entrances being temporarily limited. One travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street. Detour signage will be posted should the access to sideroads be limited or closed during this work . Any sideroad access impacts is anticipated to be limited.

Some of this work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained. The work in these areas will begin at 7:00 am each day and end before 5:00 pm.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in this construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted. Please follow the parking closure signs that are posted by crews starting at 7:00 am each morning. Any parking closure signs that are posted will be removed from the area by 5:00 pm each day.

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

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of September 2 through September 5, 2025

No work Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

Sidewalk Concrete Installation

Sidewalk concrete installation and pouring will take place on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street, between Belmont Street and Keenan Street from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Concrete pouring is anticipated to begin between Belmont Street and Francis Street on Wednesday 9/3/2025. Notices have been provided to the properties directly affected within the pouring area. Details on travel and parking impacts are provided below.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The westbound sidewalk will be closed for this work starting again on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00am. A bypass sidewalk on the westbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions. 

Parking Impacts

Parking on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will be prohibited while work is active between 7:00am and 3:30pm. "No parking" signs will be posted in the area and removed when work is completed each day. 

Drainage, Stormwater Tree Trench, and Hydrant Installation

Drainage, stormwater tree trenches, and hydrants will be installed along Mount Auburn Street between Arlington Street and Upland Road starting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Crews will work along this route throughout the week.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and the possibility of access to sideroad entrances being temporarily limited. One travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street. Detour signage will be posted should the access to sideroads be limited or closed during this work . Any sideroad access impacts is anticipated to be limited.

Some of this work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained as well. The work in these areas will begin at 7:00 am each day and end before 5:00 pm.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in this construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted. Please follow the parking closure signs that are posted by crews starting at 7:00 am each morning. Any parking closure signs that are posted will be removed from the area by 5:00 pm each day.

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

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of August 25 through August 29, 2025

Curb Installation & Sidewalk Concrete Pouring

Curb installation and sidewalk concrete pouring will take place on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street, between Belmont Street and Keenan Street, on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Details on travel and parking impacts are provided below.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The westbound sidewalk will be closed for curb installation and sidewalk concrete pouring starting Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00am. A bypass sidewalk on the westbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions. Entrances to driveways and parking lots will be maintained.

Parking Impacts

Parking on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will be prohibited while work is active between 7:00am and 3:30pm. "No parking" signs will be posted in the area and removed at the end of the work each day. 

Drainage Installation

Crews will complete drainage installation between Templeton Parkway and Kimball Rd next week on Mount Auburn Street. 

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained as well. Work in these areas will begin at 7:00 am each day and end before 5:00 pm.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the drainage installation construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7:00 am and will be removing them from the area by 5:00 pm each day.

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

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of August 18 through August 22, 2025

Curb Installation & Sidewalk Concrete Pouring Begins

Curb installation and sidewalk concrete pouring will take place on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street, between Belmont Street and Keenan Street, on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Details on travel and parking impacts are provided below.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The westbound sidewalk will be closed for curb installation and sidewalk concrete pouring starting Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00am. A bypass sidewalk on the westbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions. Entrances to driveways and parking lots will be maintained.

Parking Impacts

Parking on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will be prohibited while work is active between 7:00am and 3:30pm. "No parking" signs will be posted in the area and removed at the end of the work each day. 

Drainage Installation Continues

Crews will continue drainage installation between Arlington Street and Irma Avenue next week on Mount Auburn Street. 

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained as well. Work in these areas will begin at 7:00 am each day and end before 5:00 pm.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the drainage installation construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7:00 am and will be removing them from the area by 5:00 pm each day.

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

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of August 11 through August 15, 2025

Sidewalk Excavation Continues

Excavation of the westbound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will continue Monday, August 11, 2025 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The westbound sidewalk will be closed for excavation starting Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00am. A bypass sidewalk on the westbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions. Entrances to driveways and parking lots will be maintained.

Parking Impacts

Parking on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will be prohibited while work is active between 7:00am and 3:30pm. "No parking" signs will be posted in the area and removed at the end of the work each day. 

Drainage Installation Continues

Crews will continue drainage installation between Dexter Avenue and Adams Street next week on Mount Auburn Street. 

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained as well. Work in these areas will begin at 7:00 am each day and end before 5:00 pm.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the drainage installation construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7:00 am and will be removing them from the area by 5:00 pm each day.

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

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of August 4 through August 8, 2025

Sidewalk Excavation Continues

Excavation of the westbound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will continue Monday, August 4, 2025 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The westbound sidewalk will be closed for excavation starting Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00am. A bypass sidewalk on the westbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions. Entrances to driveways and parking lots will be maintained.

Parking Impacts

Parking on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will be prohibited while work is active between 7:00am and 3:30pm. "No parking" signs will be posted in the area and removed at the end of the work each day. 

Drainage Installation Continues

Crews will continue drainage installation between Dexter Avenue and Adams Street next week on Mount Auburn Street. 

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained as well. Work in these areas will begin at 7:00 am each day and end before 5:00 pm.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the drainage installation construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7:00 am and will be removing them from the area by 5:00 pm each day.

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

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of July 28 through August 1, 2025

Sidewalk Excavation Continues

Excavation of the westbound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will continue Monday, July 28, 2025 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The westbound sidewalk will be closed for excavation starting Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00am. A bypass sidewalk on the westbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions. Entrances to driveways and parking lots will be maintained.

Parking Impacts

Parking on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Keenan Street will be prohibited while work is active between 7:00am and 3:30pm. "No parking" signs will be posted in the area and removed at the end of the work each day. 

Drainage Installation Continues

Crews will continue drainage installation between Dexter Avenue and Adams Street next week on Mount Auburn Street. 

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained as well. Work in these areas will begin at 7:00 am each day and end before 5:00 pm.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the drainage installation construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7:00 am and will be removing them from the area by 5:00 pm each day.

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

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of July 21 through July 25, 2025

Sidewalk Excavation Continues

Excavation of the westbound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street between St. Mary Street and Prentiss Street will begin Monday, July 21, 2025 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The westbound sidewalk will be closed for excavation staring Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00am. A bypass sidewalk on the westbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions. Entrances to driveways and parking lots will be maintained.

Parking Impacts

Parking on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street between St. Mary Street and Prentiss Street will be prohibited while work is active between 7:00am and 3:30pm. "No parking" signs will be posted in the area and removed at the end of the work each day. 

Drainage Installation Continues

Crews will continue drainage installation between Dexter Avenue and Hillside Road and on Lloyd Road next week on Mount Auburn Street. 

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained as well. Work in these areas will begin at 7:00 am each day and end before 5:00 pm.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the drainage installation construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7:00 am and will be removing them from the area by 5:00 pm each day.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of July 14 through July 18, 2025

Sidewalk Excavation Begins At Cambridge Line

Excavation of the westbound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and St. Mary Street will begin on Monday, July 14, 2025 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The westbound sidewalk will be closed for excavation starting on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00am. A bypass sidewalk on the westbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions. Entrances to driveways and parking lots will be maintained.

Parking Impacts

Parking on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and St. Mary Street will be prohibited while work is active between 7:00am and 3:30pm. "No parking" signs will be posted in the area and removed at the end of the work each day. 

Drainage Installation Continues

Crews will continue drainage installation between Dexter Avenue and Adams Street next week on Mount Auburn Street. 

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained as well. Work in these areas will begin at 7:00 am each day and end before 5:00 pm.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the drainage installation construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7:00 am and will be removing them from the area by 5:00 pm each day.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of July 7, 2025 through July 11, 2025

Reminder: There will be no work performed on Friday, July 4, 2025, due to the Independence Day holiday.

Beginning Monday, July 7, 2025, Newport Construction will resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Irma Avenue and Adams Street.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will remain on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, but they will remain open and accessible. Business entrances will be maintained as well. Work in these areas will begin at 7am.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

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