Mount Auburn Street Project Update Week of July 27 - July 31, 2026

Sidewalk Grading & Forming 

Sidewalk fine grading will take place on Mount Auburn Street between Boylston Street to School Street and Hillside Avenue to Upland Road.

Concrete Placement 

Concrete placement will take place on the westbound sidewalk along Mount Auburn Street between Boylston Street to School Street.

Curbing Removal & Reset

Crews will be removing curbs and resetting them on Mount Auburn Street from Hillside Road to Upland Road.

Lowering Manhole Covers and Utility Structures

Crews will be lowering manhole covers and utility structures in preparation for the next section of road reconstruction on Mount Auburn Street between School Street and Amherst Road.

Sidewalk, Business access and traffic Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. Once the work is completed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Business Access: Pedestrians Needing access to businesses with in the active construction process will be directed to use rear entrances when available, or they will be escorted safely through the work zone by police details. Construction activities will be temporarily paused until pedestrians have safely entered the designated safe zone.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Drainage Installation

Two crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Bates Road and Russell 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 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 20 - July 24, 2026

Concrete Placement 

Concrete placement will take place on the westbound sidewalk along Mount Auburn Street between Melendy Avenue to Dexter Avenue.

Sidewalk Grading & Forming 

Sidewalk fine grading will take place on Mount Auburn Street between Elton Avenue and Dexter Avenue.

Concrete Removal

Crews will be removing concrete sidewalks on Mount Auburn Street from Adams Street to School Street.

Curbing Removal & Reset

Crews will be removing curbs and resetting them on Mount Auburn Street from Adams Street to School Street.

Lowering Manhole Covers and Utility Structures

Crews will be lowering manhole covers and utility structures in preparation for the next section of road reconstruction on Mount Auburn Street between School Street and Amherst Road.

Sidewalk, Business access and traffic Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. Once the work is completed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Business Access: Pedestrians Needing access to businesses with in the active construction process will be directed to use rear entrances when available, or they will be escorted safely through the work zone by police details. Construction activities will be temporarily paused until pedestrians have safely entered the designated safe zone.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Drainage Installation

Two crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Bates Road and Walnut 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 6 - July 10, 2026

*On Monday, July 6, 2026, the only scheduled work is concrete placement.

Concrete Placement 

Concrete placement will take place on the following westbound sidewalk locations starting Monday, July 6, 2026 along Mount Auburn Street:

• At the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Adams Street, in front of Cass Flowers.

• At the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Dexter Avenue, in front of Faggas Funeral Services.

Concrete placement will also take place between Elton Avenue and Adams Street.

Sidewalk Grading & Forming 

Sidewalk fine grading will take place on Mount Auburn Street between Elton Avenue and Dexter Avenue.

Concrete Removal

Crews will be removing concrete sidewalks on Mount Auburn Street from Adams Street to Dexter Avenue.

Curbing Removal & Reset

Crews will be removing curbs and resetting them on Mount Auburn Street from Elton Avenue to Dexter Avenue.

Sidewalk, Business access and traffic Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. Once the work is completed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Business Access: Pedestrians Needing access to businesses with in the active construction process will be directed to use rear entrances when available, or they will be escorted safely through the work zone by police details. Construction activities will be temporarily paused until pedestrians have safely entered the designated safe zone.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Drainage Installation

Two crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Bates Road and Spruce Street.

Tree Trench Installation

Crews will perform tree trench installation on Mount Auburn Street between Stearns Road and Spruce 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 June 29 - July 3, 2026

*No work will be performed on July 4, 2026, due to the holiday.

Sidewalk Grading & Forming 

Sidewalk fine grading will take place on Mount Auburn Street between Winsor Avenue and Hillside Road.

Concrete Placement 

Concrete placement will occur on Mount Auburn Street between Winsor Avenue and Hillside Road.

Concrete Removal

Crews will be removing concrete sidewalks on Mount Auburn Street from Adams Street to Dexter Avenue.

Curbing Removal & Reset

Crews will be removing curbs and resetting them on Mount Auburn Street from Adams Street to Dexter Avenue.

Sidewalk, Business access and traffic Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. Once the work is completed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Business Access: Pedestrians Needing access to businesses with in the active construction process will be directed to use rear entrances when available, or they will be escorted safely through the work zone by police details. Construction activities will be temporarily paused until pedestrians have safely entered the designated safe zone.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Drainage Installation

Two crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Bates Road and Garfield Street, and Bailey Road and Amherst Street.

Tree Trench Installation

Crews will perform tree trench installation on Mount Auburn Street between Stearns Road and Spruce 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 June 22 - June 26, 2026

Sidewalk Grading & Forming 

Sidewalk fine grading will take place on Mount Auburn Street between Bigelow Avenue and Dexter Avenue.

Concrete Removal

Crews will be removing concrete sidewalks on Mount Auburn Street at School Street & Winsor Avenue, and on Mount Auburn Street between Bigelow Avenue and Dexter Avenue.

Concrete Placement 

Concrete sidewalk panels will be poured on the sidewalk in the follow areas:

• Mount Auburn Street between Arlington Street & Bigelow Avenue

• Arlington Street from Mount Auburn Street to Grove Street

• Mount Auburn Street between Winsor Avenue and Hillside Road

Sidewalk, Business access and traffic Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. Once the work is completed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Business Access: Pedestrians Needing access to businesses with in the active construction process will be directed to use rear entrances when available, or they will be escorted safely through the work zone by police details. Construction activities will be temporarily paused until pedestrians have safely entered the designated safe zone.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Drainage Installation

Two crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Walnut Street and Amherst Road.

Tree Trench Installation

Crews will perform tree trench installation on Mount Auburn Street between Stearns Road and Spruce 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 June 7 - June 12, 2026

Concrete Removal Paused

Concrete sidewalk removal work will be paused along Mount Auburn Street for the remainder of the week.

No Further Curb Removal This Week

Crews have completed their curb removal work for the week near Arlington Street, Grove Street, and Bigelow Avenue. No further curb work will happen in this area of Mount Auburn Street for the remainder of the week.

Sidewalk Grading & Forming

Sidewalk forming will occur along Mt. Auburn St. in the area near Arlington St. and Grove St. towards Bigelow Ave. on the eastbound side.

Elsewhere on Mount Auburn Street on the westbound side, fine grading and sidewalk forming will take place near School St, Winsor Ave, and Hillside Rd.

Concrete Placement

Concrete sidewalk panels will be placed on the eastbound sidewalk at School Ln. and Norseman Ave. Sidewalk panels will also be placed on Arlington St. from Mount Auburn St. to Grove St.

Elsewhere on Mount Auburn St., sidewalk panels will be placed between Winsor Ave. and Hillside Rd..

Sidewalk, Business access and traffic Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. Once the work is completed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Business Access: Pedestrians Needing access to businesses with in the active construction process will be directed to use rear entrances when available, or they will be escorted safely through the work zone by police details. Construction activities will be temporarily paused until pedestrians have safely entered the designated safe zone.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Curb Removal Area

Fine grading and forming area

Sidewalk Grading & Forming, and concrete placement area

Concrete placement area

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of June 1 - June 5, 2026

Curb Removal & Reset

Crews will be removing and resetting the westbound curbing on Mount Auburn Street between Winsor Avenue and Hillside Road.

Sidewalk Grading & Forming

Once the curb removal is completed they will be grading (measures used for proper drainage) and forming the westbound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street between School Street and Hillside Road

The crews will also continue forming and grading the east bound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street at Norseman Avenue and School Lane.

Concrete Placement

Concrete sidewalk panels will be placed on the eastbound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and School Lane.

Concrete Removal

Concrete sidewalk panels will be removed at locations on Mount Auburn Street between Arlington Street and Bigelow Avenue.

Sidewalk, Business access and traffic Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. Once the work is completed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Business Access: Pedestrians Needing access to businesses with in the active construction process will be directed to use rear entrances when available, or they will be escorted safely through the work zone by police details. Construction activities will be temporarily paused until pedestrians have safely entered the designated safe zone.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Curb Removal and Reset Area & Sidewalk Grading & Forming

Grading and Forming Area. And Concrete placement area.

Concrete Sidewalk Removal Area

Drainage Installation

Two crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Stearns Road and Bailey 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 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.

Removal of Overhead Catenary System

Crews will be removing the overhead catenary system from various locations along Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Walnut Street. This work will be performed overnight on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 9PM to 5AM.

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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of May 26 - May 29, 2026

No work will be performed on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.

Sidewalk Grading, Raising Structures, & Forming

Crews will be grading (measures used for proper drainage), raising structures (bringing structures to finished sidewalk elevation), and forming the eastbound sidewalk of Mount Auburn Street from School Lane to Belmont Street, and on Arlington Street and Grove Street. This work will begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

Curb Removal and Reset

Curbs will be removed and reset on Arlington Street and Grove Street.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. Once the work is completed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Drainage Installation

Crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Richards Road and Stearns 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 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.

Tree Trenches

Crews will be installing tree trenches on Mount Auburn Street at Richards Road and Winthrop 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 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 May 18 - May 21, 2026

No work will be performed on Friday, May 22, 2026, in preparation for Memorial Day events.

Sidewalk Grading

Grading (measures used for proper drainage) of the eastbound sidewalk of Mount Auburn Street from School Lane to Belmont Street, and on Arlington Street and Grove Street. This work will start on Monday, May 18, 2026 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

Sidewalk Forming

Once grading has been completed on the eastbound sidewalk of Mount Auburn Street from School Lane to Belmont Street, crews will be completing formwork to shape and contain the concrete for the sidewalks in this area

Curb Removal and Reset

Curbs will be removed and reset on Arlington Street and Grove Street.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. Once the work is completed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Drainage Installation

Crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Richards Road and Adams 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 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.

Conduit & Pedestrian Signal Installation

Crews will be installing conduits (underground electrical) and Pedestrian Signals at two locations on Mount Auburn Street.

• Mount Auburn Street at School Street

• 564 Mount Auburn Street

• Mount Auburn Street at 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 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 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 May 11 - May 15, 2026

Sidewalk Removal

Excavation of the eastbound sidewalk on the corner of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street, and on Arlington Street and Grove Street. This work will start on Monday, May 11, 2026 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

Curb Removal and Reset

Curbs will be removed and reset on the eastbound sidewalk of Mount Auburn Street between School Lane and Belmont Street.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. The crosswalk at the intersection of Arlington Street and Mount Auburn Street will remain accessible for crossing. Once sections of the sidewalk are removed, temporary walkways will be maintained to allow pedestrian access.

Traffic: 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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the 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.

Sidewalk Removal

Curb Removal

Drainage Installation

Crews will perform drainage installation at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Oakley 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 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.

Conduit & Pedestrian Signal Installation

Crews will be installing conduits (underground electrical) and Pedestrian Signals at two locations on Mount Auburn Street.

• Mount Auburn Street at Lloyd Road.

• Mount Auburn Street at Kimball 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 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 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.