Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of June 22 - June 26, 2026

Sidewalk Grading & Forming 

Sidewalk fine grading will take place on Mount Auburn Street between Bigelow Avenue and Dexter Avenue.

Concrete Removal

Crews will be removing concrete sidewalks on Mount Auburn Street at School Street & Winsor Avenue, and on Mount Auburn Street between Bigelow Avenue and Dexter Avenue.

Concrete Placement 

Concrete sidewalk panels will be poured on the sidewalk in the follow areas:

  • Mount Auburn Street between Arlington Street & Bigelow Avenue

  • Arlington Street from Mount Auburn Street to Grove Street

  • Mount Auburn Street between Winsor Avenue and Hillside Road

Sidewalk, Business access and traffic 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.

Business Access: Pedestrians Needing access to businesses with in the active construction process will be directed to use rear entrances when available, or they will be escorted safely through the work zone by police details. Construction activities will be temporarily paused until pedestrians have safely entered the designated safe zone.

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

Two crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Walnut Street and Amherst Road.

Tree Trench Installation

Crews will perform tree trench installation on Mount Auburn Street between Stearns Road and Spruce 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.