Improvement ProjectsGreen Line ExtensionThe final cut-over for the second of two Commuter Rail tracks between the Washington St. bridge and the Sycamore St. bridge is expected to take place the weekend of January 24.
Activities will include heavy equipment movement, hauling and dumping of crushed stone, and the cutting and welding of track. Overnight noise in these areas may be disruptive at times, primarily due to the use of gasoline-powered hand tools needed to cut tracks.
For a detailed summary of upcoming work, take a look at the latest construction update from MassDOT. If you need assistance for a GLX construction-related matter, please call the 24/7 GLX hotline at 1-855-GLX-INFO (459-4636) or email info@glxinfo.com.
Somerville Ave. Utility & Streetscape ImprovementsInstallation of additional drainage at Rossmore St. continues. The Somerville Ave. / Rossmore St. intersection is expected to reopen within the next week or two.
The Somerville Ave. / Mansfield St. intersection is expected to close Friday, January 24, or early the following week for an estimated one month. During that time, Mansfield St. can be accessed via Washington St. Crews will be installing the next sections of the large box culvert drainage system at this location.
Somerville High School Building ProjectConcrete placement for the floors in the eastern wing is expected to continue intermittently into February. Once schedules are confirmed, neighbors will be notified in advance through the City’s alert system.
Events
Community Meeting: Spring Hill Sewer SeparationMonday, February 3, 6:30 p.m., Somerville High School Cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave.Spring Hill neighbors: Please join your City Councilors and Engineering staff for the first community meeting to discuss plans for sewer and roadway infrastructure upgrades as part of the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project.
Currently in its design phase (with construction anticipated to begin in 2021), the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project will include installation of new storm drains; installation of green stormwater infrastructure; improvements to the streetscape and tree canopy; and street design that will consider the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and motorists through a public process.
Citywide Manhole RehabilitationNational Water Main, the City’s contractor, is rehabilitating manholes throughout Somerville through the spring of 2020. Lane closures, lane shifts, and parking restrictions may be implemented as needed. During the week of January 27, crews plan to be on the following streets:Allen St.
Cedar St. (Alpine St. to Albion St.)
Clark St.
Concord Ave. (Prospect St. to Springfield St.)
Dane St.
Garden Ct.
Harrison St.
Ivaloo St.
Kent St.
Perry St.
Prospect St. (Cambridge St. to Concord Ave.)
Washington St. (Parker St. to Hawkins St.)
Webster Ave. (Washington St. to Prospect St.)
Wyatt Cir.
Additional Utility WorkUtility companies are responsible for notifying residents prior to conducting any work, but we expect parking restrictions and lane shifts due to the following utility work. Detail officers may close a road if deemed necessary for safety.National GridMiddlesex Ave.
Pearl St. & Myrtle St.