Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of June 1 - June 5, 2026

Curb Removal & Reset

Crews will be removing and resetting the westbound curbing on Mount Auburn Street between Winsor Avenue and Hillside Road.

Sidewalk Grading & Forming

Once the curb removal is completed they will be grading (measures used for proper drainage) and forming the westbound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street between School Street and Hillside Road

The crews will also continue forming and grading the east bound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street at Norseman Avenue and School Lane.

Concrete Placement

Concrete sidewalk panels will be placed on the eastbound sidewalk on Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and School Lane.

Concrete Removal

Concrete sidewalk panels will be removed at locations on Mount Auburn Street between Arlington Street and Bigelow Avenue.

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.

Curb Removal and Reset Area & Sidewalk Grading & Forming

Grading and Forming Area. And Concrete placement area.

Concrete Sidewalk Removal Area

Drainage Installation

Two crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Stearns Road and Bailey 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 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.

Removal of Overhead Catenary System

Crews will be removing the overhead catenary system from various locations along Mount Auburn Street between Belmont Street and Walnut Street. This work will be performed overnight on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 9PM to 5AM.

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.

Parking Impacts

Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street will be restricted.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of May 26 - May 29, 2026

No work will be performed on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.

Sidewalk Grading, Raising Structures, & Forming

Crews will be grading (measures used for proper drainage), raising structures (bringing structures to finished sidewalk elevation), and forming the eastbound sidewalk of Mount Auburn Street from School Lane to Belmont Street, and on Arlington Street and Grove Street. This work will begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

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 Stearns 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 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.

Tree Trenches

Crews will be installing tree trenches on Mount Auburn Street at Richards Road and Winthrop 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 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.

Mount Auburn Street Project - Update Week of May 11 - May 15, 2026

Sidewalk Removal

Excavation of the eastbound sidewalk on the corner of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street, and on Arlington Street and Grove Street. This work will start on Monday, May 11, 2026 from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Learn about travel and parking impacts below.

Curb Removal and Reset

Curbs will be removed and reset on the eastbound sidewalk of Mount Auburn Street between School Lane and Belmont Street.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

Sidewalks: During this work, pedestrians will be asked to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the street. The crosswalk at the intersection of Arlington Street and Mount Auburn Street will remain accessible for crossing. Once sections of the sidewalk are removed, 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.

Sidewalk Removal

Curb Removal

Drainage Installation

Crews will perform drainage installation at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street 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 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 Lloyd Road.

• Mount Auburn Street at Kimball 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 May 4 - May 8, 2026

Traffic Line Striping - Overnight Work

*Update on scheduled date for striping.

Traffic line striping is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and lasting approximately four hours. The work will take place in the recently paved area of Mount Auburn Street between School Street and Langdon Avenue.

Raising Buried Structures

Crews will be raising buried utility structures, such as manholes and valve boxes, within the newly paved area along Mount Auburn Street between School Street and Langdon Avenue on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

For striping: A paint truck will lead the operation, followed by a vehicle equipped with an arrow board to direct traffic and signal drivers to change lanes as needed. A police detail will be on site to escort and assist crews throughout the work. No lane closures are anticipated during this operation.

For raising buried structures: 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.

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

For striping: No impacts.

For raising buried structures: 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.

Sidewalk Excavation

Excavation of the eastbound sidewalk and curbing on Mount Auburn Street between Norseman Avenue and Belmont Street will begin on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

The sidewalk will be closed for excavation . A bypass sidewalk on the eastbound side will be opened up while this work is being completed.

Traffic on Mount Auburn Street will be narrowed and you can expect lane shifts, however traffic will be maintained in both directions.

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 between Richard Road and Oakley Road on Mount Auburn Street.

Crews will perform drainage installation between Chauncy Street and Adams Avenue 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 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 Lloyd Road.

• Mount Auburn Street at Kimball 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 April 27 - May 1, 2026

Milling and Paving

Milling (removal of the top layer of pavement) and paving will occur on Mount Auburn Street between Boylston Street and Chauncy Street and on School Street between Porter Street and Adams Avenue.

Detours will be in place for this work. Please see details below

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

Continuing 4/27/2026 through 5/1/2026, a detour will be in place on School Street for milling and paving operations. The detour will be in place from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

• 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.

One travel lane in each direction on Mount Auburn Street will be maintained.

Continuing 4/27/2026 through 5/1/2026, detours will be in place on Winsor Avenue and Langdon Avenue for milling and paving operations. The detour will be in place from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Winsor Avenue will not have access to Mount Auburn Street

  • “Residents Only” signage will be posted at the intersection of Maplewood Street and Winsor Avenue

• Langdon Avenue will not have access to Mount Auburn Street

  • “Residents Only” signage will be posted at the appropriate intersection

• Those needing to access Mount Auburn Street are advised to use parallel side streets such as School Street or Hillside Road

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.

Drainage installation & Test Pits

Drainage installation and test pit excavation will occur on Mount Auburn Street at Amherst Road.

Conduit Installation

Crews will be installing conduits (underground electrical) in multiple locations on Mount Auburn Street.

• Mount Auburn Street at Arlington Street.

• Mount Auburn Street at Kimball Road.

• Mount Auburn Street at the Fire Station.

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.

Drainage Work Location

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of April 21 - April 24, 2026

No work will be performed on Monday, 4/20/2026, due to the holiday.

Milling and Paving

Milling (removal of the top layer of pavement) and paving will occur on Mount Auburn Street between Boylston Street and Chauncy Street and on School Street between Porter Street and Adams Avenue.

Detours will be in place for this work. Please see details below

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

Starting 4/21/2026 through 4/24/2026, a detour will be in place on School Street for milling and paving operations. The detour will be in place from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

• 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.

One travel lane in each direction on Mount Auburn Street will be maintained.

Beginning April 21, 2026 through April 24, 2026, detours will be in place on Winsor Avenue and Langdon Avenue for milling and paving operations. The detour will be in place from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Winsor Avenue will not have access to Mount Auburn Street

  • “Residents Only” signage will be posted at the intersection of Maplewood Street and Winsor Avenue

• Langdon Avenue will not have access to Mount Auburn Street

  • “Residents Only” signage will be posted at the appropriate intersection

• Those needing to access Mount Auburn Street are advised to use parallel side streets such as School Street or Hillside Road

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.

Drainage installation & Test Pits

Drainage installation and test pit excavation will occur on Mount Auburn Street at Amherst Road and at Richards 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.

Mast Arm Foundation Installation

Electrical contractors will be installing mast arm foundations on Mount Auburn Street at Palfrey Street and Irving 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 April 13 - April 17, 2026

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 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.

Mount Auburn Street Project Update - Week of April 6 - April 10, 2026

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.

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

Beginning April 6 through April 10, 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.

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.

Mast Arm Foundation Installation

Electrical contractors will be installing mast arm foundations at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street at School Street and Boylston Street. Mast arm foundations are the base of traffic signals.

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 30 - April 3, 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

Beginning March 30, 2026, a detour will be in place on School Street. Access to School Street from Mount Auburn Street will remain open; however, traffic traveling down School Street toward Mount Auburn Street will be redirected onto Adams Avenue and then back to Mount Auburn Street.

At times, a temporary sidewalk detour may also be required. When this occurs, pedestrians will be directed to use the sidewalk on the opposite side of School Street from the work area.

Police details will be stationed at both the School Street and Adams Avenue intersection and the Mount Auburn Street and Adams Avenue intersection to assist with and direct traffic.

(See detour map below)

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

Tree trench installation will occur between Langdon Avenue and Adams Avenue 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.