Drainage Installation & Test Pits
Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on Mount Auburn Street between Boylston Street and School Street
Mast Riser Installation
Beginning Tuesday, February 24, 2026, an electrical contractor will be installing mast risers along various locations on Mount Auburn Street. Mast risers are the base of traffic signals.
Work will take place at the following locations:
Intersection of Arlington Street and Grove Street
Mount Auburn Street at Bigelow Avenue
Mount Auburn Street at Kimball Road
Mount Auburn Street at 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 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.
