On Wednesday, January 11, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will begin replacing water services on Forest St. During this work, Forest St will be intermittently closed to through traffic, but open to abutters.

Project Schedule

• Crews will begin replacing water services on Forest St at the Somerville line and will work their way towards Massachusetts Ave.
• The work is expected to take 2 weeks to complete.
• Once crews complete this phase, they will begin installation of the new sewer main.
• Work hours are 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.

What to Expect during Water Service Replacement

• Crews will need to shut off your water for a period of time (about 2 hours) to replace the water service. You will receive a notice in advance of this water shut down.
• Emergency vehicles will have access to the street at all times.
• “No Parking” signs will be posted; please be sure to check dates/times. Traffic signs and police details will be in place to assist neighbors.
• Pedestrian access and access into properties will be maintained at all times, but may be restricted in certain ways. All sidewalks will remain open.

For Information or Assistance

If you have any questions regarding construction, please contact Eric Breen, Project Manager, at (617) 349-6954 or ebreen@cambridgema.gov or Kelly Dunn, Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kdunn@cambridgema.gov. Please contact them if you have any special need or disability that requires special accommodations.

Please visit the project webpage for updates and additional information at www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/cityprojects.aspx under Forest Street Reconstruction Project.