Mount Auburn Street Project Progress Update

As the construction season resumes, we’d like to highlight the progress made during the previous season along Mount Auburn Street. The map below illustrates completed work and the specific locations where it has taken place.

Drainage Installation
Drainage infrastructure has been installed along Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and School Street, including portions of Bigelow Street and Arlington Street.

Paving
Two of the three paving layers have been completed along Mount Auburn Street from Belmont Street to Langdon Avenue.

Sidewalks and Curbing

  • Westbound: Approximately 98% complete from Belmont Street to Arlington Street

  • Eastbound: Approximately 90% complete between Arlington Street and Norseman Avenue

Mount Auburn Street Project Update

Week of March 23 - March 27, 2026

Drainage Installation & Test Pits

Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on Mount Auburn Street between Chauncy Street and 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.

Tree Trench and Conduit Installation

Tree trench installation will occur between Langdon Avenue and Adams Avenue next week on Mount Auburn Street. 

Conduit installation will be occurring on 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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of March 16 - March 20, 2026

Drainage Installation & Test Pits

Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on Mount Auburn Street between Chauncy Street and School Street

Mast Riser Installation

Electrical contractors will continue to install 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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of March 9 - March 13, 2026

Drainage Installation & Test Pits

Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on Mount Auburn Street between Chauncy Street and School Street

Mast Riser Installation

Electrical contractors will continue to install 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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of March 2 - March 6, 2026

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

This week, electrical contractors will install mast risers along various locations on Mount Auburn Street. Mast risers are the base of traffic signals. This was delayed by the snow event last week.

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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of February 23 - February 27, 2026

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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of February 16 - February 20, 2026

No work will be performed on Monday, February 16, 2026, due to the holiday.

Drainage Installation & Test Pits

Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on Mount Auburn Street between Chauncey Street and 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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of February 9 - February 13, 2026

Drainage Installation & Test Pits

Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on Mount Auburn Street between Richards Road and Oakley Road and Winsor Avenue and 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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of February 2 - February 6, 2026

Snow Removal

Snow removal operations are scheduled to begin on Friday, January 30, and are expected to continue through Monday, February 2, 2026, along Mount Auburn Street between Richards Road and Oakley Road. This work will be completed prior to the start of additional construction in the area.

Drainage Installation & Test Pits

Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on Mount Auburn Street between Richards Road and Oakley 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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of January 19 to January 23, 2026

Drainage Installation

Crews will continue drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Richards Road and Oakley 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.