Drainage Installation & Test Pits
Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on School Street between Mount Auburn Street and Adams Avenue. This work will be performed between 9:15 AM and 2:00 PM.
Once drainage and tests pits have been completed in this area, crews will relocate to Mount Auburn Street between Richards Road and School Street.
Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts
Continuing April 13 and 14, 2026, a detour will be in place on School Street.
School Street will be closed between Mount Auburn Street and Adams Avenue.
Travelers heading toward the Cambridge line on Mount Auburn Street will be detoured via Adams Avenue to access School Street.
Travelers heading toward Watertown Square on Mount Auburn Street will be detoured via Winsor Avenue instead of utilizing School Street. Access to the latter portion of School Street will still be available via Adams Avenue if needed.
Traffic traveling on School Street toward Mount Auburn Street will be redirected to Adams Avenue and then back to Mount Auburn Street.
Once the drainage work on School Street is complete, the street closure will be lifted. At that point, temporary lane shifts and occasional lane closures may occur; however, one travel lane in each direction on Mount Auburn Street will be maintained.
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.
Tree Trench Installation & Saw Cutting
Tree trench installation and saw cutting (root pruning) will occur between Richards Rd and School Street 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 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 Foundation Installation
Crews will be installing conduits (underground electrical) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street at School Street and Boylston Street. Mast arm foundations are the base of traffic signals.
Mast Arm Foundation Installation
Electrical contractors will be installing mast arm foundations at multiple locations on Mount Auburn Street.
Mount Auburn Street at Palfrey Street and Irving Street
Mount Auburn Street at Common Street
Mount Auburn Street at Walnut Street
Mount Auburn Street at School 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.
