Department of Public Works

Expect Delays on Main Street Due to Installation of Curbs, Crosswalk Improvements

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Starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, Traffic on Main Street will likely be slowed due to construction of a new sidewalk and improvements to a crosswalk between the Watertown Library and the Post Office. The Department of Public Works announced details of the roadwork, which will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Traffic will flow in both directions, but could be delayed by the roadwork. Also, one of the stops for the MBTA’s 70/70A bus will move down the street. The following information was provided by the Watertown Department of Public Works:

Please be informed that Daigle Electric will be performing construction work on Main Street at the crosswalk between the Post Office and Public Library as part of MassDOT Project 608540; (District 6 – Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility upgrades at various locations).

Common Street

Common St. Project Approved, Including Rotary at Orchard St. Intersection

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The intersection where Common Street meets Orchard Street and Church Street is well known for being a free-for-all, seat of your pants place to drive through, but that will change when it is turned into a roundabout during the renovation project for which funding was approved by the Town Council on Tuesday night. When the project is complete, the vast area of asphalt will be trimmed down with new islands, planting and a landscaped roundabout in the middle. The project will also include major changes for the intersection of Common and Spring streets, and work on other nearby streets. The new configuration of the intersection will make it safer for drivers and pedestrians, said Department of Public Works Superintendent Gerald Mee. “Ultimately we concluded the roundabout was the best solution,” Mee said.

Government

Find Out About Major Utility Project on North Beacon, Arsenal and Louise Streets

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A major utility project that will impact all of Louise Street and parts of North Beacon and Arsenal streets will be discussed during a community meeting on May 17 hosted by Eversource and National Grid. The project includes work by both utilities on Louise Street, National Grid gas main replacement on North Beacon Street and Eversource electrical work on Arsenal Street. Planning for the work began five or six years ago when Eversource began planning to build a new substation in Brighton, said Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon. “It is important for Watertown to be connected into that to bring service into Watertown,” Magoon told the Town Council in April. Eversource will install four manholes and more than 2,800 feet of electrical conduit.

Government

Meeting About Renovation of Mt. Auburn Street Planned for December

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The Watertown Department of Public Works announced it will hold an informational meeting to discuss the conceptual plans for Mount Auburn Street, focusing on the section between Patten Street (near Watertown Square) and School Street. The meeting will provide an update on the project timeline, design, and funding process through the Massachusetts Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., in the Watertown Savings Bank Room. During the meeting, we will also provide additional details about the current conceptual design between Patten Street and School Street.

Gas Main

Gas Main Work Will Impact Mt. Auburn Street on Sundays

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Work on gas mains on Mt. Auburn Street will take place on Sundays for the near future, and could have some impact on traffic and bus service. National Grid will be drilling test holes on Mt. Auburn Street in preparation for a gas main replacement project. Crews have already replacing the gas mains on Norseman Avenue and Ralph Piteri Terrace, which are across from Sacred Heart Parish.

Around Town

Expect Detours on Arsenal Street on Tuesday Due to Construction

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The westbound lanes of Arsenal Street will be closed due to nearby construction on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 7 a.m to 3 p.m. and detours will be set up. Eastbound traffic will be sent down Irving Street, to North Beacon Street and back up Louise Street to Arsenal Street. Traffic heading west will use Arsenal Street and will be rerouted around the work zone. Police officers will be assigned to the area to help vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Government

UPDATE: Parts of Municipal Lot in Watertown Square to Close for Construction

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UPDATED at 12:15 p.m.: The start of the construction on the municipal lot behind CVS has been delayed, according to the Department of Public Works. Follow Watertown News for more updates on the project. Some of the municipal parking lot behind CVS in Watertown Square will be closed while it undergoes construction. The Watertown Department of Public Works announced that portions of the municipal lot will be closed for construction of stormwater management and drainage improvements. It was slated to start on June 20, but the start has been delayed.

Government

Night Construction on Belmont Street Starts Next Week

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The Town of Belmont, through its contractor, Newport Construction, will be paving Belmont Street between Cushing Square and the Cambridge line, beginning Monday, June 13 and continuing up to June 20, weather permitting. 

Work will begin at Cushing Square and proceed to the Cambridge line.  Work hours will be between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.  Expect road closures and detours during this process.  We appreciate your cooperation.