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.
