In preparation for the beginning of roadway work on Mount Auburn Street, and after a delay from our last update, Dagle Electric is confirmed to start removing the Overhead Catenary System. The Overhead Catenary System includes the electrical lines previously being used to power MBTA route 71 and 73 buses.
This work is scheduled to take place during evening hours from 8:00 PM each night to 4:00 AM the following morning for approximately six weeks. The work is scheduled to occur on the following dates:
Tuesday, July 9, through Thursday, July 11
Tuesday, July 16, through Thursday, July 18
Sunday, July 21, through Thursday, July 25
Sunday, July 28, through Thursday, August 1
Sunday, August 4, through Thursday, August 8
Sunday, August 11, through Thursday, August 15
Work will start on Mount Auburn Street at Arlington Street and continue west toward Watertown Square. Lane closures will be required for crews to complete the work, but no road closures or detours will be required.
Early Construction Activities
Early action work for the Mount Auburn Street Complete Streets Project has begun. Over the coming weeks, you may continue to see the following activities along the corridor:
Tree wrapping for protection during construction
Drainage installation
Rodent control measures