The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Newport Construction has begun preparing for drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street, with work set to begin on October 2, 2024. The project will start at the Cambridge line near 805 and 821 Mount Auburn St. and progress towards the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street.
During this phase, you can expect:
- preparation work on manholes and catch basins
- excavation
- pipe installation
- back filling the holes
Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 5 PM. We expect only lane closures during this time.
Catenary pole removal has been paused at this time. We will notify you when this work resumes.
Are there any traffic impacts?
The drainage work at this time will cause lane closures on Mount Auburn Street between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM.
There will be no nighttime lane closures in the time that the catenary pole removal is paused.
Early Construction Activities
With the pre-construction work underway, there might be activity you notice happening along Mount Auburn Street. Over the coming weeks, you may continue to see the following along the corridor:
- Tree wrapping for protection during construction
- Drainage installation
- Rodent control measures
About the Project
The Mount Auburn Street Project will transform the corridor into a Complete Street, providing safe and accessible options for all modes. This project will also provide increased efficiency on the MBTA Bus Route 71, improve traffic operations and pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, improve accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and improved aesthetics.
We will post construction schedules and other work notifications consistently on the project website, and via the City’s social media accounts. You can sign up to receive project email updates here. For questions, please visit the website’s FAQ or email the project team directly.