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.