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construction@somervillema.gov
Engineering Division
617-625-6600 ext. 5400
Constituent Services
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Maintaining, Modernizing, and Improving the City of Somerville
Maintaining and improving our community’s parks, buildings, and infrastructure is key to supporting our quality of life in Somerville. From roadways and sidewalks to playgrounds, sewers, utilities, and schools, Somerville residents and businesses rely on these critical assets daily. Yet some of these features and structures date back to as early as the 1870s and others like our utilities are highly complex. Updates, ongoing care, and innovative improvements are continually needed – and, often, so is construction and renovation.
We do this vital work with a host of partners because these assets are owned by a broad network of public and private entities, including the City, the State, the MBTA, utility companies, and others. The Ballantyne administration is committed to working alongside our network of partners to invest in the present and future of our City’s infrastructure to meet not just our community’s needs but also our goals. Explore this page to learn about projects and improvements we’re working on.
Important Information and Alerts
*The above list is not a comprehensive list of road closure/detours. More information on construction happening around Somerville can be found below.
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City Improvement Projects
The City is making a number of high-impact investments in our municipal infrastructure ranging from road safety improvements to vital sewer system upgrades to address flooding and more. These improvements are central to the pursuit of our SomerVision 2040 and Climate Forward goals.
These projects through which the City will improve our current services and proactively build greater resiliency.
Active Improvement Projects
- Spring Hill Sewer Separation
- Western Washington Street Mobility Improvements
- Intersection Redesign: Powder House Boulevard and Alewife Brook Parkway
- Pearl Street Reconstruction & Safety Improvements
- Holland St & College Ave Mobility Improvements
- Davis Square Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility
- Central Broadway Water Main Upgrades
- Poplar Street Pump Station
Ongoing Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects
- Annual Sewer and Storm Drain Inspection Program
- Sewer Rehabilitation
- Stormwater Management Program
- Lead Services Replacement
Park, Playground, Public Spaces Construction
The City’s Public Space and Urban Forestry Division manages the design and construction of the parks, plazas, streetscapes and open spaces throughout Somerville.
Below you’ll find information about ongoing public space construction projects:
- Somerville Junction Park
- 217 Somerville Avenue Pocket Park
- Dilboy Auxiliary Field Renovation
- Henry Hansen Park Renovation
City-owned Building Construction
Capital Projects oversees the construction, reconstruction, renovation, and preventive maintenance of all City-owned buildings.
Utility Work (Gas, Electric, Cable, etc.)
Some services such as gas, electric, cable/internet are provided to Somerville residents through private utility companies. These companies regularly perform maintenance and improvement work within the city. This work is coordinated through Somerville’s Engineering Division's permitting process.
The below utility work is currently planned for the 2024 construction season.
Gas Main Replacements – Eversource Gas
- Bailey Street from North St. to West Adams St.
- Bolton Street from Houghton St. to Oak St.
- Buckingham Street from Dimick Street to Beacon Street
- Calvin Street from Washington Street to Dimick Street
- Dane Street from Somerville Ave. to Washington St.
- Dimick Street from Calvin Street to Harold Street
- Highland Avenue from Central St. to School St.
- Houghton Street from Springfield Street to Prospect Street
- Ibbetson Street from Somerville Avenue to Lowell Street
- Park Street from #41 to Beacon Street
- Porter Avenue from Porter Street to End of Street
- Waldo Avenue from Dimick Street to Beacon Street
Gas Main Replacements – National Grid
- No active gas main replacements
State and Federal Roads Construction
A number of state and federal highway facilities, including Interstate 93, State Route 28 (McGrath Highway / Fellsway), State Route 38 (Mystic Avenue), and State Route 16 (Mystic Valley Parkway / Alewife Brook Parkway) run through Somerville.
The City of Somerville works collaboratively with state agency partners including the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) to maintain these roads and improve safety and accessibility for all users.
Learn more about state and federal highway projects in Somerville.
The City’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD) ensures the safety of residents and community members by enforcing city ordinances and state and federal codes relating to building construction and public health.
Learn more about ISD and the permitting process.
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