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.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update Week of May 19, 2025 through May 23, 2025

Beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, Newport Construction will resume removing the overhead catenary bases along Mount Auburn Street, starting at School Lane and progressing westbound toward Watertown Square.

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 12, 2025 through May 16, 2025

Conduit Installation Continues Down Mount Auburn

Monday, May 12, 2025 Newport Construction will continue installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) in the following Areas:

• Mount Auburn Street and Common Street

• Mount Auburn Street and Irving Street & Palfrey Street

• Mount Auburn Street Between Bates Road and Garfield 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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update  
Week of May 5, 2025 through May 9, 2025
Conduit Installation Continues Down Mount Auburn

Starting Monday, May 5, 2025 Newport Construction will continue installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) in the following Areas:

• Mount Auburn Street and Common Street

• Mount Auburn Street and Irving Street & Palfrey Street

• Mount Auburn Street Between Bates Road and Garfield 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.