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.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of June 30, 2025 through July 2, 2025

There will be no work performed on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, 2025, due to the Independence Day holiday.

Beginning Monday, June 30, 2025, Newport Construction will resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Lloyd Road and Upland Road.

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.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of June 23, 2025 through June 27, 2025

Beginning Monday, June 23, 2025, Newport Construction will resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street at the intersections with Kimball Road and Lloyd Road.

Additionally, Newport Construction will be eliminating the existing telephone manhole and installing a new telephone manhole located at the intersection of Grove Street and Arlington 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.

Equipment for telephone manhole installation may need to park on Wells Avenue overnight.

(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 June 16, 2025 through June 21, 2025

Beginning Monday, June 16, 2025, Newport Construction will resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street at the intersections with Kimball Road and Lloyd Road.

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.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of June 9, 2025 through June 14, 2025

Beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, Newport Construction will resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street at the intersections with Kimball Road and Elton Avenue.

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.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of June 2, 2025 through June 7, 2025

Beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, Newport Construction will resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street at the intersections with Kimball Road and Elton Avenue.

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.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of May 27, 2025 through May 30, 2025

There will be no work on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

Beginning Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Newport Construction will resume removing the overhead catenary bases along Mount Auburn Street, starting at School Lane and progressing westbound toward Watertown Square.

Newport Construction may also resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street at the intersections with Kimball Road and Elton Avenue.

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.)