The message below is from the Cambridge Department of Public Works.

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The City’s contractor, Marchese Construction, will soon begin surface improvements on Mass. Ave. between Shepard St. and Garfield St., which is referred to as the “Demonstration Block.”

The Demonstration Block includes concrete and brick sidewalk paving, enhanced tree pits, street furniture and other features established in the Lower Massachusetts Ave Master Plan.

Schedule
On Thursday, July 17, crews will mobilize on Mass. Ave. at Shepard S.t, to begin sidewalk reconstruction. Improvements within the Demonstration Block are expected to take about 2 months to complete. We will continue to provide updates as the construction progress.

General work hours will be 7 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday. “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of construction; please be sure to check posted signs for exact dates and times.

Information and Assistance
For information or assistance during this project, please contact Kelly Dunn, Community Relations Manager, at (617) 349-4870, kdunn@cambridgema.gov or Eric Breen, Project Manager at (617) 349.6954 ebreen@cambridgema.gov. Please email Kelly if you would like to receive project updates via email.

In case of an emergency after hours or on weekends, please call the 24-Hour line at (617) 349-4800. Thank you in advance for your patience during this construction. We hope you enjoy these improvements once they are completed.