City of Cambridge, MA

06/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2026 08:44

Roadway Paving Enhancements Beginning Week of June 8

Beginning June 8, weather permitting, the City's contractor, Newport Construction, will be performing roadway milling (grinding) and paving to enhance the road conditions on several sections of street around the City.

The roadway milling (grinding) operation at each location is expected to take 1-2 days.

See below for a list of street sections and dates, weather permitting.

  • Edward Sullivan Rd (6/8-6/9)
  • Ericsson St (6/8-6/9)
  • Norman St (6/8-6/9)
  • Norumbega St (6/8-6/9)
  • Ash St (6/9-6/10)
  • Hubbard Park Rd (6/9-6/10)
  • Brown St (6/9-6/10)
  • Mercer Circle (6/9-6/10)
  • Main St, Galileo Way to Ames Street (6/9-6/10)
  • Sparks Street, Brattle Street to Mt Auburn Street (6/15-6/16)
  • Hawthorne St (6/15-6/16)

*Paving of the above roadways will take place beginning the week of June 22.

What to Expect During Construction:

  • Work hours will be from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • On street-parking spaces will be impacted during this work. Paper signs will indicate the hours and locations where parking is not allowed. These signs will be posted at least 24 hours before restrictions are in effect.
  • Detours will be in effect while work is underway (between 7:00 a.m. and 6 p.m.). Please pay careful attention to signs and directions from detail officers.
  • As the street is milled, the surface will be rough, with raised manhole covers. The roadway will be lower, making the curbs higher for parked cars. Please use caution when opening car doors, so they aren't damaged on curbs.
  • Motorcycles and bicycles use caution when traveling on milled surface.
  • If your driveway is within the limits of new paving, please plan trips accordingly. Vehicle access in and out of properties will be restricted during the paving operation.
  • Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and City services.

Newly paved areas will be reopened to users as conditions allow, typically within a few hours of completion.

Information & Assistance:

If you have any questions about the paving operations or need assistance, including any special needs or disabilities that require special accommodation, contact Brian McLane, Assistant Superintendent of Streets, 617-349-4824 / [email protected]. In case of an emergency after hours, please call the 24-Hour line at 617 349-4800.

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