Somerville Ave. (Park St. to Lowell St.) Closed Monday 11/24, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Beginning Monday, November 24, at approximately 7 a.m., City contractors plan to pave the roadway surface on Somerville Avenue between Park Street and Beech Street.  

This paving is part of work to improve safety, accessibility, and bus operations at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Central Street.  

While paving is underway, Somerville Avenue between Lowell Street and Park Street will be closed to through motor vehicle traffic in both directions.   

Schedule, Detour Routes, and Other Construction Impacts 

Paving is expected to take place on Monday, November 24, between approximately 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other factors.  

While this work is underway:  

• Access to driveways on Somerville Avenue between Park Street and Beech Street will be temporarily restricted. 
  • If you need use of your vehicle during this time, we recommend relocating it in advance of paving.
• Somerville Avenue (Park Street to Lowell Street) will be closed to through motor vehicle traffic.
  • Detours will be in place for both east and westbound traffic. Please observe posted signage.
    • Eastbound traffic (toward Union Square) will be directed left on Lowell Street, right on Summer Street, and right on School Street to return to Somerville Avenue. 
    • Westbound traffic (toward Porter Square) will be directed left on Street and right on Beacon Street to return to Somerville Avenue.
  • Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and local residents.
  • Sidewalks in both directions will remain open.
  • MBTA buses will be able to proceed in both directions at all times.
• Elevated noise levels from construction equipment and vehicles are anticipated.
• Temporary on-street parking restrictions will be in place. Please observe posted signage. 

Construction of a new raised crossing at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Central Street and installation of street paint on the newly paved roadway will follow over approximately the next two weeks. Temporary pavement markings will be in place following paving.  

For more information including full detour maps, please visit somervillema.gov/somcentralpave. 

More About This Work 

The City of Somerville is working to make the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Central Street safer for everyone traveling through it by installing a new raised crosswalk and other traffic calming (somervillema.gov/trafficcalming) features.  

The new design also includes improved bus stops to streamline service and provide a dedicated waiting area for people taking the bus. Short segments of protected bike lanes will also be installed near bus stops on both sides of the street to increase safety. 

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.  

Interpretation into any language is available upon advance request (at least seven days in advance) by contacting the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs at somervillema.gov/ContactSomerViva or calling 311 at 617-666-3311.