November 2024:
No Work November 5th due to Election Day
No work on November 11th due to Veterans Day Holiday
No work on November 28th and 29th due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Week of November 4 : Final roadway milling and paving, Pleasant St. to Pearl St.
Week of November 11th: Miscellaneous Housekeeping
Week of November 18th: Raised Crossing install at Whitney St and at Newton St
Week of November 25th: Brick sidewalk work
Construction Notice: Final roadway milling and paving scheduled for the week of October 28th
The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be performing final roadway milling and paving on Chestnut St., from Pleasant St. to Pearl St. beginning the week of October 28 . (Tuesday, October 29) followed by paving of the roadway on Monday, November 4 , weather permitting. Wet weather on scheduled paving days will delay paving until the next dry day. Please visit the project page for any updates regarding rescheduling: www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/chestnutstreet. *Newly paved areas will be reopened to users as conditions allow, typically within a few hours of completion*
Any additional restoration items related to the project, including back of sidewalk work and pavement markings, will be completed by the contractor before the end of construction and may extend into next Spring, weather pending. The addition of street trees is also part of this project and tree planting will take place at the end of the project during the spring planting season. Please note that tree planting is done by the City and not Newport.
What to Expect during Paving
General work hours will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Parking will be restricted along the street for the duration of this work. Please be mindful of posted signage .Use caution on milled surface as castings will be raised.
Motorcycles and bicycles use caution when traveling on milled surface.
Vehicle access in and out of properties will be restricted during work hours while crews perform the paving. Please plan vehicle and parking trips accordingly. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.
Information & Assistance: kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, 617-349-9351/mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project, visit www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/chestnutstreet . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.
October 2024
No work on October 14, Indigenous Peoples Day
Week of September 30: Curb and sidewalk work, Pleasant St to Pearl St
Week of October 7: Curb and sidewalk work, Pleasant St to Pearl St
Week of October 14: Curb and sidewalk work, Pleasant St to Pearl St
Week of October 21 : Curb and sidewalk work, Pleasant St to Pearl St
Week of October 28 : Final roadway milling & paving, Pleasant St to Pearl St
Construction Notice: Curb and Sidewalk Work Beginning week of September 23
As part of the ongoing street and sidewalk reconstruction work on Chestnut St., the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will mobilize on Monday, September 23rd to begin curb and sidewalk work. Crews will begin at Pleasant St. and work their way towards Pearl St. removing the sidewalks, removing and resetting curbing, and then installing new sidewalks.
This work is expected to take approximately 12 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
At the end of each day, the contractor will clean the work site to allow for motorists to utilize the roadway.
Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs as they will be changing frequently during the work.
What to Expect During Construction:
General work hours 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday.
Please check posted No Parking signs.
Removal of posted No Parking signs can add extensive time to the contract.
Access to properties will be maintained, when possible.
Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.
The final roadway paving phase will occur at the end of the project in the spring and will be announced via an additional notice.
Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher Manager of Community Relations, at 617.349.4825/ kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351/ mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.cambridgema.gov/chestnutstreet . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.
September 2024
NO WORK on Monday, September 2, Labor Day or Tuesday, September 3, Voting Day
Week of September 23: Curb and Sidewalk work
August 2024
Week of August 26: Curb and Sidewalk Work
July 2024
Week of July 22: Castings (from Pearl Street to Sidney Street)
June 2024
Week of June 10: Raise castings to binder grade (Pearl Street to Sidney Street)
Week of June 24: Castings (from Pearl Street to Sidney Street)
Construction Notice: Base paving scheduled for Wednesday, May 22
The City's contractor, Newport Construction, will be placing a base layer of asphalt on Chestnut Street, between Pearl Street and Sidney Street, on Wednesday, May 22.
Work is expected to take approximately two days to complete, weather permitting. If conditions are wet on the day of scheduled paving, work will be delayed. Please visit the project page for any updates regarding rescheduling at https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/chestnutstreet .
The roadway will also be lower, making the curbs higher for parked cars. please use caution when opening car doors so as not to damage them on the curbs.
What to Expect During Construction:
General work hours are 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please check posted No Parking signs.
Access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible. Caution should be used. After work hours, roadways will reopen for all in their normal travel directions.
Access will be maintained for City services and emergency vehicles.
Final roadway paving will occur at the end of the Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project and will be announced via an additional notice. For Information and Assistance During Construction:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kristen Kelleher, Community Relations Manager at 617-349-4825 / kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351 / mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/chestnutstreet . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodation that may be necessary.
Construction Notice: Roadway Reconstruction and Paving beginning May 8th
In association with the Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, will begin full depth roadway reconstruction between Pearl Street and Sidney Street on Wednesday, May 8th, weather pending. In this section, the road will be milled (grinded). The contractor will begin roadway base paving on Chestnut Street the week of May 20th.
Chestnut Street will be closed to traffic from Pearl Street to Sidney Street, in sections where the contractor is working, and vehicle access in and out of properties may be limited at times, however access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible. Please plan vehicle trips accordingly.
During this work, posted “No Parking” signs will be changing often so residents are asked to please take extra care to read posted signs for exact dates and times of restrictions.
Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour sings, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs as they will be changing frequently during work.
The work is expected to take approximately 4 weeks .
What to Expect During Construction:
General work hours will be 7am – 4pm, Monday-Friday.
Please check posted No Parking signs.
Please follow detour signs.
Access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible. After work hours, roadways will reopen for all in their normal travel directions.
Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.
At the end of each workday, the contractor will clean the work site to allow motorists to utilize the roadway. We kindly ask that motorists use caution whenever driving through a construction zone and be mindful of raised castings which will be hot pink in color for greater visibility Information & Assistance: kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351/ mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . For more information about the project, visit https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/chestnutstreet
Construction Notice: Full Depth Roadway Paving beginning November 8th
In association with the Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s Contractor, Newport Construction, will begin full depth roadway reconstruction between Pearl St and Magazine St on Wednesday Nov. 8th. On Monday, weather pending, November 13th, milling of Chestnut St between Magazine and Pleasant will commence. Immediately following, the contractor will begin roadway base paving on Chestnut St Thursday or Friday of next week. Chestnut St will be closed to traffic from Pleasant St to Pearl St ., in sections where the contractor is working, and vehicle access in and out of properties may be limited at times, however access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible. Please plan vehicle trips accordingly.During this work, posted “No Parking” signs will be changing often so residents are asked to please take extra care to read posted signs for exact dates and times of restrictions. Detours will be in place during work hours. Please look for Detour signs, Road Closed signs, and No Parking signs as they will be changing frequently during work. What to Expect During Construction:
General work hours will be 7am – 4pm, Monday-Friday.
Please check posted No Parking signs.
Please follow detour signs.
Access will be maintained for abutters whenever possible. After work hours, roadways will reopen for all in their normal travel directions.
Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles.
As winter weather allows, installation of drainage structures throughout the project area as well as utility work between Pearl Street and Brookline Street will continue. At the end of each workday, the contractor will clean the work site to allow motorists to utilize the roadway. We kindly ask that motorists use caution whenever driving through a construction zone and be mindful of raised castings which will be hot pink in color for greater visibility. All other roadwork and sidewalk work will begin again in the Spring. For Information and Assistance: kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, P.E., Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351 / mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . In case of emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department at 617-349-4800.
November and December 2023
Roadway reconstruction and utility install will continue through November and December as weather permits. Please check back in late December for updates.
October 2023
Week of October 9 : No work on October 9th . Water service installations.
Week of October 16 : Water service installations continue.
Week of October 23 : Water main installation from Magazine St to Brookline St
Week of October 30: Water main installation from Magazine St to Brookline St
***** Work is weather dependent. Schedule subject to change based on field conditions .
August 2023
Week of July 31: Water Main work
Week of August 7: Water Main work continues
Week of August 14 : Water main work continues
Week of August 21 : Water main work continues
***** Work is weather dependent. Schedule subject to change based on field conditions .
July 2023
Week of July 3 : Drainage work continues
Week of July 10 : Drainage work continues
Week of July 17: Drainage work continues
Week of July 24: Water main installation begins
Week of July 31 : Water main installation continues
***** Work is weather dependent. Schedule subject to change based on field conditions.
June 2023
Week of June 12: Drainage work continues
Week of June 19: Drainage work continues
Week of June 26: Drainage work continues
Construction Notice: Drainage work to begin the week of June 5
As part of the Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will begin mobilizing on Chestnut Street next week ahead of the start of drainage work.On Monday, June 5, Newport will begin the installation of several catch basins along the curb line to improve drainage along Chestnut St. This will begin at Pleasant St and work its way toward Sidney St and is expected to last 4 weeks, weather permitting. What to Expect During Construction: The addition of street trees is also part of this project and planting will take place at the end of the project during either the fall or spring planting season. Information & Assistance: kkelleher@cambridgema.gov or Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351/ mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.
September 2022:
Bidding for this project was delayed. The bid is now open until October 6, 2022.
September 2021:
Design plans are being finalized and the project is expected to go out to bid in Fall 2021. More updates, including a more detailed timeline, will be provided once a contractor is on board.
Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project - Community Meeting Notice - June 10th at 6pm
Chestnut Street, between Sidney Street and Pleasant Street, is scheduled for roadway and sidewalk reconstruction.Thursday, June 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual community meeting to finalize the design of Chestnut St. and answer any questions you may have. A design alternative for the intersection of Chestnut Street and Newton Street will be presented at the meeting and we welcome feedback regarding the proposed alternative.You can register in advance for the meeting through this link:https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oPbYbJjlRs26xQkAVgMcDQ
These design plans were developed over a series of community meetings with residents held on May 9, 2019, February 11, 2020, and January 21, 2021. We encourage you to attend, as we value the feedback we receive from residents and businesses. kkelleher@cambridgema.gov / 617-349-4825.
Community Presentation for the Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project
The video presentation for the community meeting on Thursday, January 21st is available to view. Residents who wish to submit questions in advance of the meeting may do so to kriley@cambridgema.gov . Advance questions, as well as new questions received “live”, will be answered during the meeting.
VIDEO
Community Meeting Notice: Thursday, January 21st 6-7:30PM
Chestnut Street, between Sidney Street and Pleasant Street, is scheduled for roadway and sidewalk reconstruction.Thursday, January 21st from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual community meeting to review the proposed reconstruction plans, discuss project schedule, and answer questions.The meeting can be accessed through this link:https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/87538893569 https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/chestnutstreet so that residents who wish to submit questions in advance of the meeting may do so. Advance questions, as well as new questions received “live”, will be answered during the meeting. kriley@cambridgema.gov / 617.349.4870.
Community Meeting Notice: Thursday, December 10th 6-7:30PM
Chestnut Street, between Sidney Street and Pleasant Street, is scheduled for roadway and sidewalk reconstruction.Thursday, December 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual community meeting to review the proposed reconstruction plans, discuss project schedule, and answer questions.https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/87538893569 https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2019/chestnutstreet beginning Monday, December 7th, so that residents who wish to submit questions in advance of the meeting may do so. Advance questions, as well as new questions received “live”, will be answered during the meeting. kriley@cambridgema.gov / 617.349.4870.
Community Meeting Notice: Tuesday, February 11th 6-7:30PM
Chestnut Street from Sydney St. to Pleasant St. is scheduled for reconstruction in 2020 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.
The Department of Public Works and the City's Community Development Department will be hosting a second community meeting on Tuesday, February 11th from 6pm -7:30pm at the Morse School Auditorium located at 40 Granite St . to discuss the Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project.
City staff would like to discuss preliminary designs for traffic calming and safety improvements for the street. These designs were developed after receiving feedback at the first community meeting held Thursday, May 9, 2019. We encourage you to attend, as we value the feedback we receive from Cambridge residents and businesses. Information and Assistance: kriley@cambridgema.gov / 617.349.4870. For information about the project please contact Melissa Miguel, Supervising Engineer at mmiguel@cambridgema.gov . Juan P. Avendano, Community Development Project Manager, at 617. 349.4655 / javendano@cambridgema.gov .
Notice: Chapter 90, Contract 24 – Catch Basin Inspections
As part of the continued design process, crews will be inspecting catch basins. "No Parking" signs will be posted 48 hours in advance. Crews will be working approximately 1-2 days at each location.
Information & Assistance: Questions regarding this project? Contact Kate
Riley , Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4870/
kriley @cambridgema .gov. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary. For updated project information and to join the project email notification list please visit the
City Projects Page .
Notice: Chapter 90, Contract 24 – Road Borings Near Chestnut St. and Newton St.
On Monday, October 28th the design team will be conducting two soil borings (in the roadway/ sidewalks) as part of the design for this project. Works hours for drilling soil borings will be 7 am to 4 pm. “No Parking” signs will be posted 24 hours in advance in impacted areas. The two affected locations will be Chestnut Street, between Newton and Pearl, and Newton Street, between Chestnut and Putnam .
Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kate
Riley , Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4870/
kriley @cambridgema .gov. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary. For updated project information and to join the project email notification list please visit the
City Projects Page .
Please note, the work referenced below has been postponed until September
9th .
Notice: Chapter 90, Contract 24 – Road Reconstruction of Park Ave., Webster Ave., Chestnut St., Dodge St. and Elm St.
As the design team continues their work, Briggs Engineering is scheduled to begin the pavement analysis on the Contract 24 Streets on Wednesday 8/28/2019. The working will include obtaining pavement cores and conducting small test pits, approximately 2’ by 2’, to obtain gravel samples below the pavement. Please take note of "No Parking" signs posted 48-hours in advance.
Community Meeting Notice: Thursday, May 9th , 6-7:30PM
Chestnut St., between Sidney St. and Pleasant St., is scheduled for upcoming street and sidewalk reconstruction as part of the City’s 5 Year Plan.
The Department of Public Works will be hosting a community meeting on Thursday, May 9th 6PM -7:30PM at the Morse School Auditorium located at 40 Granite St . to discuss the Chestnut St. Reconstruction Project.
The project is part of the City’s Complete Streets initiative to design and operate streets that are safe for all users including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and public transit users. The focus of this meeting will be to discuss the design and construction process and solicit feedback from the community. We encourage you to attend, as we value the feedback we receive from Cambridge residents and businesses.
Information and Assistance:
The City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City of Cambridge will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative format, and reasonable modifications in policies upon request. For more information, please contact Melissa Miguel , Supervising Engineer, at 617-349-9351/ mmiguel @cambridgema .govRiley , Community Relations Manager, at kriley @cambridgema .gov
Notice: Chapter 90, Contract 24 – Road Reconstruction of Park Ave., Webster Ave., Chestnut St., Dodge St.
As part of the design process for roadway reconstruction of your street, the City's contractor
Kleinfelder and their subcontractors, will begin field work which may include subsurface investigations, topographical survey, utility inspections, etc. The purpose of these investigations is to obtain existing pavement, utility, and soil/groundwater conditions. The results will assist in developing a complete street design for your street. Initial existing conditions survey will be presented at upcoming community meetings where residents will have the opportunity to provide input.
Residents will notice
DigSafe marks in the area and should be are of No Parking signs. Subsurface investigation locations have been selected in areas that will give the best representation of roadway conditions while minimizing traffic and parking disruptions where possible. However, "No Parking" areas will still be designated. "No Parking" signs will be posted 48 hours in advance.
The impacted streets are:
Park Avenue – Huron Ave to Holworthy St
Webster Street – Lincoln St to Hampshire St
Chestnut Street – Sydney St to Pleasant St
Dodge Street – Western Ave to Callender St
All work is part of the early design phase and residents will be notified of all community meetings and any upcoming construction work as the project progresses.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your street.
What to Expect:
• Work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday-Friday.
• “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times.
• Emergency vehicles and city services will have access at all times.
Questions regarding this project? Contact Kate
Riley , Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4870/
kriley @cambridgema .gov . If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.
For updated project information and to join the project email notification list please visit the
City construction projects list .