During the week of April 14-19, 2025, work on Mt. Auburn St. Project includes traffic signal work at two main intersections in East Watertown. See details in the announcement sent out by the City of Watertown.
Intersection of Mount Auburn Street & Arlington Street
Electrical Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Work
Starting Monday April 14, 2025 Newport Construction will continue be installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street.
Traffic Impacts
Temporary lane shifts may occur but one travel lane in each direction will remain on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, which remain open and accessible.
Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day. You can still find metered parking in the municipal parking lot on Wells Avenue.
Intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Bigelow Avenue
Electrical Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Work
After the scheduled conduit work is completed at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street, Newport Construction will be installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Bigelow Avenue.
Traffic Impacts
Temporary lane shifts may occur but one travel lane in each direction will remain on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, which remain open and accessible.
Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day. You can still find metered parking in the municipal parking lot on Wells Avenue
Mount Auburn Street – Between Melendy Ave and Dexter Ave
Electrical Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Work
After the scheduled conduit work is completed at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Bigelow Ave, Newport Construction will be installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) on Mount Auburn Street, between Melendy Ave and Dexter Ave
Traffic Impacts
Temporary lane shifts may occur but one travel lane in each direction will remain on Mount Auburn Street. Work will take place on the sidewalks, which remain open and accessible.
Parking Impacts
Street parking in the construction area on Mount Auburn Street during this phase will be restricted. Construction crews will post parking closure signs in those areas starting at 7am and will be removing them from the area by 5pm each day. You can still find metered parking in the municipal parking lot on Wells Avenue
(Note: All dates are approximate and will be dependent on weather conditions and any testing yet to be performed.)
Resources from the City’s Economic Development Team
During construction in the Coolidge Square area, Watertown’s Economic Development team developed the below graphic to help residents get around Coolidge Square, whether by car, bike, bus, or walking. Keep up-to-date with any road closures, bus stop impacts, or parking limitations in the work detailed above! A larger version of this map can be found at Mount Auburn Street’s project website.
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.