Beginning in late 2018, the Broadway Bridge (between Boston Ave. and Cedar St.) will close for one full year to vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic as part of ongoing construction for the Green Line Extension project (GLX).
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Community meeting: Broadway/Ball Square Bridge closure and detour routes
When: Wed. Aug., 29, 6 PM
Location: Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave, Davis Square;
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How to Stay Informed
There are a number of ways in which MassDOT, the MBTA/GLX team, and the City of Somerville will keep the community updated throughout this project. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these additional resources to stay as informed as possible.
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City of Somerville GLX Updates
Receive bi-weekly email updates about the GLX project. To enroll, email construction@somervillema.gov with “GLX Alerts” in the subject line.
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MassDOT / GLX Update Emails
MassDOT and the GLX team maintain an email list, available to anyone wishing to opt in. Emails include upcoming schedules and work information. To sign up for these email updates, visit www.greenlineextension.org.
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Station-Area Representatives
The GLX Project team developed a Community Working Group to provide information sharing between the project team and the public. The Working Group consists of representatives from each of the station areas in Medford, Somerville, and Cambridge. Working Group members provide assistance to the MBTA and to the community in identifying local issues of concern, facilitating dialogue, and planning agendas and topics for discussion at neighborhood and community meetings. We strongly encourage you to reach out the Working Group representative closest to your area of interest and sign up for their alerts and updates. These representatives work very closely with the project team and the City of Somerville and can provide you with valuable information for your specific neighborhood. The representatives for each area are listed below along with their contact information.
Jennifer Dorsen, Ball Square: jdorsen@gmail.com
Justin Moeling, Gilman Square: glxjustin@gmail.com
Ryan Dunn, Magoun Square: ryandunn.glx@gmail.com
Jim McGinnis, Union Square: jim02143@gmail.com
Elliott Bradshaw, Brickbottom: ebradshaw@alum.mit.edu
Dylan Manley, East Somerville: dylanm510@gmail.com
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GLX Project Website
If you would like updated information but do not wish to receive active alerts and updates, you can visit www.greenlineextension.org, where full project background materials are also linked.
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Questions?
GLX 24/7 Hotline: The GLX team is happy to assist you, and this is the best first stop for any questions or concerns. Email them at info@glxinfo.com, or call the project hotline, which is monitored 24/7: 1-855-GLX-INFO.
311 Constituent Services: For basic, city-specific issues related to the GLX, contact our 24/7 Constituent Services Office at 3-1-1 (or 617-666-3311).
City of Somerville Construction Team: City staff assigned to the project are available to assist you via construction@somervillema.gov or 617-666-3311.
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Kind regards,
Katjana Ballantyne
President, Board of Aldermen
Alderman Ward 7, Somerville