On Monday, May 20 and Tuesday May 21 (weather permitting), crews will begin preparing the roadway for paving operations on Oxford St., Forest St. and Frost St. On Wednesday May 22, crews will pave Oxford St between Garfield St and Beacon St, Forest St from Mass Ave to the Somerville line, and Frost St., from Prentiss St. to Forest St.

During paving operations on Wednesday, the following streets will be CLOSED:Oxford St. from Garfield St. to Beacon St., Forest St. from Mass Ave to the Somerville line, and Frost St. between Prentiss St. and Forest St. Any vehicles in driveways within this area must be removed in the beginning of the work day at 7 am. Any vehicles that do not need to move for the day can remain.

Project Schedule

• Work hours are 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Paving is expected to be complete by the end of the day on Wednesday.

What to Expect during Construction

• The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:
  • Oxford St. from Beacon St to Garfield St/Eustis Sts.
  • Forest St. from Mass Ave to the Somerville Line.
  • Frost St. from Prentiss St. to Forest St.
• “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.
• Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.

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. Please also contact Kelly Dunn, Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kdunn@cambridgema.gov if you have any special need or disability that requires special accommodations.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding during these improvements.