Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of June 9, 2025 through June 14, 2025

Beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, Newport Construction will resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street at the intersections with Kimball Road and Elton 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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of June 2, 2025 through June 7, 2025

Beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, Newport Construction will resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street at the intersections with Kimball Road and Elton 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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of May 27, 2025 through May 30, 2025

There will be no work on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

Beginning Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Newport Construction will resume removing the overhead catenary bases along Mount Auburn Street, starting at School Lane and progressing westbound toward Watertown Square.

Newport Construction may also resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street at the intersections with Kimball Road and Elton 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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update Week of May 19, 2025 through May 23, 2025

Beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, Newport Construction will resume removing the overhead catenary bases along Mount Auburn Street, starting at School Lane and progressing westbound toward Watertown Square.

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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update Week of May 12, 2025 through May 16, 2025

Conduit Installation Continues Down Mount Auburn

Monday, May 12, 2025 Newport Construction will continue installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) in the following Areas:

• Mount Auburn Street and Common Street

• Mount Auburn Street and Irving Street & Palfrey Street

• Mount Auburn Street Between Bates Road and Garfield 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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update  
Week of May 5, 2025 through May 9, 2025
Conduit Installation Continues Down Mount Auburn

Starting Monday, May 5, 2025 Newport Construction will continue installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) in the following Areas:

• Mount Auburn Street and Common Street

• Mount Auburn Street and Irving Street & Palfrey Street

• Mount Auburn Street Between Bates Road and Garfield 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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update Week of April 28, 2025 through May 3, 2025

Conduit Installation Continues Down Mount Auburn
Next at School St. and Boylston St. 

Starting Monday, April 28, 2025 Newport Construction will continue installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and School Street beginning at 7am.

During this time Newport Construction will also continue down Mount Auburn Street to install electrical conduits at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Boylston 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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

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Once the conduit work above has been completed, conduit installation will continue along Mount Auburn Street in the following areas:

• Mount Auburn Street Between Bates Road and Garfield Street

• Mount Auburn Street Between Chester Street and Marshall Street

• Mount Auburn Street Between Marshall Street and Auburn Court

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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update Week of April 28, 2025 through May 3, 2025

Conduit Installation Continues Down Mount Auburn
Next at School St. and Boylston St. 

Starting Monday, April 28, 2025 Newport Construction will continue installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and School Street beginning at 7am.

During this time Newport Construction will also continue down Mount Auburn Street to install electrical conduits at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Boylston 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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

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Once the conduit work above has been completed, conduit installation will continue along Mount Auburn Street in the following areas:

• Mount Auburn Street Between Bates Road and Garfield Street

• Mount Auburn Street Between Chester Street and Marshall Street

• Mount Auburn Street Between Marshall Street and Auburn Court

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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update Week of April 21, 2025 through April 25, 2025

No Work on Patriots’ Day (4/21/2025); Conduit Installation Continues; Utility Pole Installation

Conduit Installation Continues Down Mount Auburn
Next at School St. and Boylston St. 

Starting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Newport Construction will be installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and School Street beginning at 7am.

Once the above is completed, Newport Construction will continue down Mount Auburn Street to install electrical conduits at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Boylston 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 remain 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 7am.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day.

School Lane is Closed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 for the Installation of a Utility Pole

Traffic Impacts

School Lane will be closed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, while the installation of a utility pole is being completed. Installation work is not anticipated to last all day, with work beginning in the morning between 7-8am, and expected to continue into the early-to-mid afternoon. Due to the narrowness of School Ln, there will be no access on the roadway while work is ongoing. 

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the direct construction area will be restricted. Please keep an eye out for parking closure signs. 

(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of April 14, 2025 through April 19, 2025

Traffic & Pedestrian Signal Electrical Work

Last Updated April 11, 2025

Intersection of Mount Auburn Street & Arlington Street 
Electrical Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Work

Starting Monday April 14, 2025 Newport Construction will continue be installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street.

Traffic Impacts

Temporary lane shifts may occur but one travel lane in each direction will remain on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, which remain open and accessible. 

Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day. You can still find metered parking in the municipal parking lot on Wells Avenue.

Intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Bigelow Avenue
Electrical Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Work

After the scheduled conduit work is completed at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street, Newport Construction will be installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Bigelow Avenue.

Traffic Impacts

Temporary lane shifts may occur but one travel lane in each direction will remain on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, which remain open and accessible. 

Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day. You can still find metered parking in the municipal parking lot on Wells Avenue

Mount Auburn Street - Between Melendy Ave and Dexter Ave
Electrical Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Work

After the scheduled conduit work is completed at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Bigelow Ave, Newport Construction will be installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) on Mount Auburn Street, between Melendy Ave and Dexter Ave

Traffic Impacts

Temporary lane shifts may occur but one travel lane in each direction will remain on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, which remain open and accessible. 

Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day. You can still find metered parking in the municipal parking lot on Wells Avenue

(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)