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Mt. Auburn St. Project: Conduit Installation Continues Near School & Boylston Streets

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During the week of April 28 through May 3, 2025, work on the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes installation of conduit in two areas of the roadway, including at the intersections of School and Boylston streets. See more in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown:

Next at School St. and Boylston St. 

Starting Monday, April 28, 2025 Newport Construction will continue installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and School Street beginning at 7am. During this time Newport Construction will also continue down Mount Auburn Street to install electrical conduits at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Boylston Street. Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will remain on Mount Auburn Street.

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Mt. Auburn Street Work Includes Road Closure for Utility Pole Installation

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The City of Watertown provided the following update on the Mt. Auburn Street Project:

Mount Auburn Street Project Update – Week of April 21, 2025 through April 25, 2025

No work scheduled on Patriots’ Day (4/21/2025). Conduit installation continues down Mount Auburn Street. Utility pole installation planned for Tuesday. Conduit Installation Continues Down Mount Auburn

Next at School St.

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Mt. Auburn Project: April 9-14 – Traffic & Pedestrian Signal Electrical Work

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During the week of April 14-19, 2025, work on Mt. Auburn St. Project includes traffic signal work at two main intersections in East Watertown. See details in the announcement sent out by the City of Watertown. Intersection of Mount Auburn Street & Arlington Street 

Electrical Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Work

Starting Monday April 14, 2025 Newport Construction will continue be installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street.

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Mt. Auburn St. Project: Traffic & Pedestrian Signal Work, Bus Stop Moves Back to Normal Spot

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The City of Watertown provided the following information about the Mt. Auburn Street Project. Update:  The bus stop for Route 71 at Mount Auburn St and Bigelow Ave that was temporarily relocated will resume its normal location on Saturday April 5, 2025. For more details on Route 71, visit the MBTA’s schedules and maps. Intersection of Mount Auburn Street & Arlington Street Electrical Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Work

Starting Monday April 7, 2025 Newport Construction will be installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street.  

Traffic ImpactsTemporary lane shifts may occur and work will take place on the sidewalks, but will remain open and accessible.

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Weekend Work, Drainage Work, Traffic Signal Installations, and More on Mt. Auburn St.

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The City of Watertown provided the following update about the road construction project on Mt. Auburn Street:

Weekend Work – March 8, 2025 – Pedestrian Signal Electrical Work

Saturday, March 8, 2025 Newport Construction and the City of Watertown will be performing electrical work to relocate pedestrian walking signals to prepare for signal preparation work at the Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street intersection (see map below)

Traffic ImpactsTemporary lane shifts may occur and work will take place on the sidewalks, but will remain open and accessible. Parking ImpactsNo parking impacts

Drainage Installation Work Continues between Arlington St. and Bigelow Ave. Newport Construction is continuing to complete the drainage installation work eastbound between Arlington Street and Bigelow Avenue.

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Mt. Auburn St. Roadwork Resumes After Week’s Delay for Weather

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

After work was paused the week of February 17-21 due to the weather conditions, the previously announced work will resume on Monday, February 24, 2025. Drainage Installation Work Continues between Arlington St. and Bigelow Ave. Newport Construction is continuing to complete the drainage installation work eastbound between Arlington Street and Bigelow Avenue and westbound between Arlington Street and Kimball Road. You can expect to see construction crews in this area from 7am to 5pm.