This notice from the water department was distributed to impacted properties on 7/22

Construction Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project - Overnight water main work in Antrim Street

As part of the Inman Square Intersection Improvements project, the City’s contractor Newport Construction will be performing hydrant relocation and associated water main work at the Cambridge Street end of Antrim Street. Due to the need to avoid water service impacts to critical health facilities, this work will be performed during overnight hours, starting at approximately 9:00 PM on Thursday, July 30. Newport will be applying for an exemption from the City’s Noise Ordinance for this work.



What to expect during this construction:

Work will begin at 9:00 PM Thursday July 30 and end early Friday morning July 31. The exact duration of work is not known at this time. Preparatory work will be done during the day to minimize the duration of the nighttime work.

The active work site will extend from the Antrim/Cambridge intersection to approximately #135 Antrim Street. There may be related construction traffic on the remainder of Antrim Street also.

There will be a water shut-down during this work, which will impact the properties between the Antrim/Cambridge intersection and approximately #79 and #80 Antrim Street. Properties within this zone will be receiving a separate notice with additional information.

Vehicular access into Antrim Street from Cambridge Street will be blocked during the work. Vehicles may travel “wrong-way” on Antrim Street from the Broadway end, but we encourage residents to minimize these trips if possible.

Pedestrian access and access to abutting properties will be maintained. Pedestrians should please follow posted signs which may direct them onto temporary walkways at times. All temporary walkways will be ADA accessible.

Drivers should pay careful attention to parking restrictions, which will be posted at least 24 hours in advance.

For Information and Assistance During Construction Cambridge DPW and Water Department staff will be on-site during this work and will be available to respond to questions and concerns.



In addition, if you have general questions or concerns about this work or the Inman Square project in general, you may contact Kate Riley, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. More information about the project in general can be found at www.cambridgema.gov/InmanSquare.



In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.



Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.

Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project - Water main work in Hampshire Street

As part of the Inman Square Intersection Improvements project, the City’s contractor Newport Construction will begin to install a new water main from Cambridge Street, through Vellucci Plaza to Hampshire Street, and then northwest along Hampshire Street to the Somerville/Cambridge line, starting on or about July 8, 2020. The approximate extent of this phase of the work is shown on the map below. This phase of the project is expected to take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete.



This work will allow the retirement of an existing water main which is over 125 years old and is critical to ensure that the water infrastructure serving Inman Square and adjoining neighborhoods will be in good condition for years to come. The new water main will also follow the new alignment of Hampshire Street which is being established as part of the project.



The approximate limits of the upcoming water work are shown by yellow lines on the photo below. Note that individual water services off these main lines are not shown. The work will be performed in phases, with approximately 50 to 150 feet of water main under construction at any one time.

What to expect during this construction:

Work will occur during normal weekday hours of 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

T raffic will be maintained in both directions on Cambridge and Hampshire Streets, although there may be lane reductions during working hours.

Bicycle traffic may need to share a lane with motor vehicles through the construction zone. Signs will be posted and Police officers will assist with bicycle merging as needed.

Pedestrian access and access to abutting properties will be maintained. Pedestrians should please follow posted signs which may direct them onto temporary walkways at times. All temporary walkways will be ADA accessible.

Parking and Loading / MBTA Bus Stops

It is expected that several on-street parking spaces will be impacted at any one time during this work. The exact number and location of the impacted spaces is related to the actual size and location of the work zone, and the associated traffic lane shifts, and will change as the work progresses. Drivers should pay careful attention to parking restrictions, which will be posted at least 24 hours in advance.

Most of the impacted parking spaces will be restricted during weekday working hours only, and will return to normal operations after working hours and on weekends. It may be necessary, however, for several parking spaces to remain restricted during off-hours to accommodate storage of contractor materials and equipment.

Newport and the City will work with individual businesses to accommodate loading requirements during construction.





Water Service Impacts

The initial work of placing the new water main will not impact existing water services. After the new main is completed and tested, water customers will be individually notified of procedures related to the cut-over of services to the new main.



For Information and Assistance During Construction

Cambridge DPW staff will be on-site during this work and will be available to respond to questions and concerns.



In addition, if you have general questions or concerns about this work or the Inman Square project in general, you may contact Kate Riley, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov.



In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.



Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.



Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project - Outdoor dining in Inman Square



The City is working to find ways to ensure that our streets are used as efficiently as possible while we all work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19. One type of change that we’re making is reallocating some roadway space to create outdoor dining space. New dining areas will be created on the north and south sides of Cambridge St between Springfield St and Oak St, and on the north side of Cambridge St between Oakland St and Prospect St.



On the north side of the street, the areas will convert to loading and short-term parking when they are not being used for dining. Additional parking will be available in seven back-in angled parking spaces, which will be created on Cambridge St in the block between Oak St and Oakland St. You may view a drawing of the Inman Square Outdoor Dining Plan.



On Cambridge St from Springfield St to Prospect St, motor vehicle travel will be limited to the westbound direction (towards Harvard Square). Motor vehicles going in the eastbound direction will be detoured via Hampshire St and Prospect St. People walking and biking many continue to go in both directions through this area. We are coordinating with the MBTA to determine changes to the bus stops for Route 69 passengers headed towards Lechmere.



Work will continue on the Inman Square Project throughout the remainder of the 2020 construction season. However, in order to provide the outdoor dining and other critical support to local businesses, work will not be performed this season within the section of Cambridge Street, from Springfield St to Prospect St. This restriction, along with the delays associated with the COVID-19 Emergency Construction Moratorium, which was in effect until June 1, 2020, will extend the Project completion date. We are working with Newport Construction Co. to determine a new project schedule and completion date, which will most likely be Summer 2021. We will make this information available to you and other members of the community as soon as possible.



You can learn more about the changes to streets that are being made in response to COVID-19 at www.cambridgema.gov/covid19/streets. If you have questions about the outdoor dining changes please email tpt@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-4700 (voice), or 311 (relay).



Test Pits in Cambridge Street 6/19-6/23

Beginning Friday, 6/18 and lasting until approximately 6/23, crews will be performing test pits on the north side of Cambridge St. between Springfield and Oak Street to analyze subsurface conditions. Please see posted signs for any parking restrictions and use caution when driving or cycling through this area.

The following email was sent on May 28, 2020

Dear Neighbor,

On March 18th, Cambridge issued a Temporary Emergency Construction Moratorium to limit construction in the City to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Last week, the City issued an Amended Temporary Emergency Construction Order to allow construction to restart in a phased approach in the coming weeks.

What does this mean for construction in my neighborhood?

Beginning this week, you may start to see some construction activity related to site safety preparations, including installation of hand wash stations and other site modifications related to COVID-19 safety precautions. Beginning June 1st, you may start to see increased activity on your street related to the re-starting of construction. We will be in touch via additional notices with a schedule and information specific to the project on your street.

Residents should be aware that No Parking signs will start to appear in relation to construction activity. Contractors will make every effort to provide 48-hours’ notice, but please check the street frequently.

Help Us Spread the Word!

We will not be distributing paper notices to each location at this time. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up to receive email notifications about projects around the City at .



COVID-19 Control Plan for Construction:

In addition to the stringent safety guidelines required by the State, all contractors will need to submit to the Inspectional Services Department or Department of Public Works, as appropriate, a COVID-19 Control Plan for Cambridge on permitted projects. This plan will require:

A cleaning and decontamination checklist; The number of workers expected on the job site; and

No non-essential personnel may be present at the worksite.

Additionally, contractors will be encouraged, and in some cases required, to conduct a site-specific risk analysis and enhanced COVID-19 safety plan for more complex projects.

As previously announced on May 18, the City of Cambridge will expand currently allowed construction activity in the City in four phases:

Phase 1, beginning May 25 , will add site safety prep work for projects previously permitted by Inspectional Services (ISD) and Public Works (DPW). Forthcoming amendments to the City’s Temporary Emergency Construction Order issued on March 18 will modify the definition of essential construction to include work associated with COVID-19 restaurant modification needed to allow them to safely reopen;

Phase 2, beginning on June 1 , will add horizontal construction, city building projects, 100% affordable housing developments, larger buildings (over 25,000 square feet) previously permitted by ISD or DPW;

Phase 3, tentatively beginning on June 15 , will add all remaining existing construction previously permitted by ISD and DPW; and

Phase 4, tentatively beginning on June 29 , will add new permits. Permits can be submitted, and pre-reviews will occur at any time, but permits will not be formally accepted or issued until this date.



For additional details on the Amended Temporary Emergency Construction Order, please click here.

Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project "Coffee Talk" Session

Residents and business owners and their employees are invited to stop by a Coffee Talk to meet with City staff and contractors to ask questions related to the Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project.



Tuesday, March 31, 2020

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

PCA

1360 Cambridge Street



Questions?

Contact Kate Riley, Department of Public Works

kriley@cambridgema.gov



Notice: Inman St. and St. Mary Rd. Impacts

Over the next few weeks, there will be periods of time when, during working hours, it will not be possible for traffic to turn into Inman Street from Hampshire Street and/or Springfield Street. During these times, access to the northern section of Inman Street will be via Amory Street and St. Mary Road. St. Mary Road will operate as a 2-way street between Amory and Inman as required, with appropriate signage and/or Police officer control as needed. Note that it may be necessary to prohibit parking on St. Mary Road between Amory and Inman during these times. Please pay close attention to all posted signs.

Construction Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements: Water Main Work in Hampshire Street

As part of the Inman Square Intersection Improvements project, the City’s contractor Newport Construction will begin to install a new water main from Inman Square southeast along Hampshire Street, including a connection into Inman Street, starting on or about February 24, 2020. The approximate extent of this phase of the work is shown on the map below. This phase of the project is expected to take approximately 3-4 weeks to complete.



This work will allow the retirement of an existing water main which is over 125 years old, and is critical to ensure that the water infrastructure serving Inman Square and adjoining neighborhoods will be in good condition for years to come:



The approximate limits of the upcoming water work are shown by yellow lines on the photo below. Note that individual water services off these main lines are not shown. The work will be performed in phases, with approximately 50 to 150 feet of water main under construction at any one time.

What to expect during this construction:

Work will occur during normal weekday hours of 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Traffic will be maintained in both directions on Cambridge and Hampshire Streets, although there may be lane reductions during working hours.

Inman Street: When the connection into Inman Street is being constructed, there will be a period of time when, during working hours, it will not be possible for traffic to turn into Inman Street from Hampshire Street. DPW will provide additional notice and information to Inman Street abutters before this restriction goes into effect.

Bicycle traffic may need to share a lane with motor vehicles through the construction zone. Signs will be posted and Police officers will assist with bicycle merging as needed

Pedestrian access and access to abutting properties will be maintained. Pedestrians should please follow posted signs which may direct them onto temporary walkways at times. All temporary walkways will be ADA accessible.



Parking and Loading / MBTA Bus Stops

It is expected that several on-street parking spaces will be impacted at any one time during this work. The exact number and location of the impacted spaces is related to the actual size and location of the work zone, and the associated traffic lane shifts, and will change as the work progresses. Drivers should pay careful attention to parking restrictions, which will be posted at least 24 hours in advance.

Most of the impacted parking spaces will be restricted during weekday working hours only, and will return to normal operations after working hours and on weekends. It may be necessary, however, for several parking spaces to remain restricted during off-hours to accommodate storage of contractor materials and equipment.

Newport and the City will work with individual businesses to accommodate loading requirements during construction.

MBTA bus stops serving the #83 on Hampshire Street may be impacted as a result of the work. Passengers should look for signage indicating temporary stops which will be established as needed.



Water Service Impacts

The initial work of placing the new water main will not impact existing water services. After the new main is completed and tested, water customers will be individually notified of procedures related to the cut-over of services to the new main.



For Information and Assistance During Construction



In addition, if you have general questions or concerns about this work or the Inman Square project in general, you may contact Kate Riley, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. More information about the project in general, as well as the September 2019 Construction Update newsletter can be found at www.cambridgema.gov/InmanSquare.

In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.

Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project "Coffee Talk" Session

Residents, business owners and their employees are invited to stop by a coffee talk to meet with City staff and contractors to ask questions related to the Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project.

Tuesday, February 4th

10AM-11:30AM

Gather Here

1343 Cambridge St.

Construction Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements: Work in Springfield St. Parking Lot

The work is expected to take up to 2 weeks.

During this time, the parking lot will remain open, however approximately 3-6 parking spaces will be unavailable for public use during normal work hours (7 AM – 4 PM weekdays).

One of the two driveways may be closed during work hours, and the remaining driveway will serve as both an entry and an exit

We anticipate being able to have the parking lot at or near full availability, with both driveways open, during non-work hours (i.e. evenings and weekends).

Existing handicap accessible parking spaces will be maintained, although they may be relocated.

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE Inman Square Intersection Improvement Initial Mobilization and Work on Springfield St.

Beginning approximately Monday, January 27, 2020, the City’s contractor for the Inman Square Project, Newport Construction, will be constructing drainage improvements in the City’s Parking Lot #14 on Springfield Street.If you have any questions about the construction work or need assistance, including if you have any special needs or disabilities that require special accommodations, please contact Kate Riley, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema./gov. More information about the project in general can be found at www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/InmanSquare.In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.

Beginning approximately Monday, November 18, 2019, the City’s contractor for the Inman Square Project, Newport Construction, will begin to mobilize materials and equipment and start test pits and underground utility work.

Mobilization and Staging Area at Vellucci Plaza

Newport will establish a fenced-in and secured staging area in Vellucci Plaza. This set-up will be similar to what Eversource Gas has had in place during their work. (Eversource has completed their work and will be de-mobilizing from the Plaza prior to November 18). The site fence will be equipped with a wind-screen to reduce aesthetic and dust impacts. In addition, the City is working with the East Cambridge Business Association to further enhance the fence with graphics promoting the Square.

Springfield Street Utility Construction

After establishing their staging area, Newport will excavate test pits and perform water main and drainage work in Springfield Street between Cambridge Street and the City Parking Lot. Given the size and location of the work zone needed, vehicular access to Springfield Street from Cambridge Street will need to be blocked during working hours. This work is expected to be completed within 4-6 weeks.

Access to the parking lot from the Somerville end of Springfield Street will be maintained at all times, as will pedestrian access on Springfield Street from each end.

Detour signage will be provided, directing vehicles to alternate routes to Springfield Street and the City Parking Lot (see graphic on next page). Normal street access is expected to resume at the completion of each construction working day.

What to expect during construction:

General work hours will be from 7AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday.

During the above work hours, vehicles will not have access to Springfield Street from the Cambridge Street end. Detour signs will be posted in Cambridge and Somerville, directing vehicles to access Springfield Street and specifically the City Parking Lot from Concord Avenue (Somerville).

Pedestrians will be able to access Springfield Street from Cambridge Street at all times. Vehicular access will be restored at the end of each work day and will be available on weekends.

Depending on specific daily construction operations, bicycles may have access to the Springfield Street roadway from Cambridge Street. Signs will be posted as appropriate. Bicycles are also permitted on the Springfield Street sidewalks, but per City regulations must be ridden at walking speed, and yield to pedestrians. Cyclists are reminded that sidewalk riding is not permitted on Cambridge and Hampshire Streets.

Police officers will be on-site to assist with vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian flow.

“No Parking” signs, if needed to facilitate the work or traffic flow, will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of construction. Please be sure to check posted signs for exact dates and times.

Any scheduled impacts to water service for direct abutters on Springfield Street will be communicated via separate notices.

For Information and Assistance During Construction

If you have any questions about the construction work or need assistance, including if you have any special needs or disabilities that require special accommodations, please contact Kate Riley, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov.

In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.

Notice: Sewer Repair- Spot repairs taking place in the area over the next few weeks

Over the next several weeks, the City’s contractor, Mattuchio Construction, will be making spot repairs to the sewer in the area. Repairs can vary based on the condition of the sewer and crews will be moving from one area to another. Due to the unexpected nature of the work, specific dates and times for work in your area cannot be predicted. “No Parking” signs, posted 48-hours in advance, are an indication of upcoming work.



There will be no interruption to sewer service during this work.



What to Expect During Construction

• Work hours are from 7AM-4PM

• “No Parking” signs will be posted; be sure to check dates and times

• Emergency vehicles and abutters will have access to properties at all time

• Impacted streets may be temporarily closed during portions of the work. Abutters may drive against the one-way traffic to access properties.





For Information or Assistance:



If you have any questions about the upcoming work, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations Manager 617-349-4870 / kriley@cambridgema.gov or Eric Breen 857-233-8860 / ebreen@cambridgema.gov.



If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.



Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.





On Monday, October 7th, Newport's subcontractor, Mayer Tree, will be in the Inman Square area to prune and clean up the trees on Cambridge St. and Hampshire St. This work is expected to take 1-2 days, depending on weather.Over the next few weeks, the Department of Public Works in conjunction with the Community Development Department, will be distributing reusable "I Heart Inman Square" shopping bags to each household in the Inman Square neighborhood (see highlighted map below for distribution radius). Inside these bags, residents will find information about local businesses as well as the latest newsletter about the project . We hope these bags encourage residents to continue shopping locally during the construction.We have over 1500 bags to distribute and a small crew to get it done. If you do not receive your bag by October 18th, please email us and let us know your address. We will be sure to get it to you.Stop by the Department of Public Works during normal business hours and ask the front desk for a bag. We are located at 147 Hampshire St. and our hours are Monday: 8:30AM-8PM, Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30AM-5PM and Friday: 8:30AM-12PM.We intended to deliver one bag per household. If we missed a unit, please email us to let us know and we will be sure to get it to you.

Construction Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements MBTA Bus #91 Re-Route and Pre-Construction Tree Work

This notice is to inform you of upcoming work and changes associated with the Inman Square Intersection Improvements project.

MBTA Bus #91 Permanent Re-Routing and Stop Changes

As presented during the design process and at Inman Square community meetings, the Project includes the permanent re-route of the MBTA #91 bus off of Springfield Street, Concord Avenue, and Newton Streets in Cambridge and Somerville, and onto a more direct route along Prospect Street. This change, which will occur on or about September 30, is expected to result in faster and more reliable service on the #91, while still serving the important hubs at Inman and Union Squares. A map of the upcoming change is provided below.

Please note that one pair of stops within the City of Cambridge is impacted. The #91 will no longer serve the stops at Hampshire Street/Inman Street, although these stops will continue to be served by the #83. The #91 will instead stop on Prospect Street just north of Cambridge Street, adjacent to All-Star Sandwich Bar (southbound), and Inman Square Apartments (northbound). The City of Somerville is also establishing replacement stops along its segment of Prospect Street.

Please continue to monitor the large Service Advisories which the MBTA has posted at the impacted stops for more information, including the exact date of this change.

Tree Pruning and Protection

On or about September 23, the City’s Contractor Newport Construction, and their subcontracted Certified Arborist, will begin to establish physical tree protection and perform maintenance pruning of the trees within the project area. The work has been planned in conjunction with, and will be monitored by, the City Arborist. The pruning work will include removal of dead, diseased and broken branches; removal of branches which are in contact with adjacent buildings; and selective thinning to promote tree canopy health.

Tree Removal

To facilitate upcoming construction, a 3.5” Oak tree in poor condition at 237 Hampshire Street (in front of Cambridge Family Health) will be removed in coming weeks.

Please note that a public hearing regarding this tree to be removed was held on April 10, 2018. Hearing materials may be viewed at: https://www.cambridgema.gov/~/media/Files/publicworksdepartment/Engineering/cityprojects/inmansquare/inmansquaretreehearing_05092018.pdf

What to expect during this construction:

Work will occur during normal weekday hours of 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The tree work described above will impact 1-2 parking spaces at a time during working hours. Drivers should pay careful attention to parking restrictions, which will be posted at least 24 hours in advance.

Pedestrian access and access to abutting properties will be maintained. Pedestrians should please follow posted signs which may direct them onto temporary walkways at times. All temporary walkways will be ADA accessible.

For Information and Assistance During Construction

If you have general questions or concerns about this work or the Inman Square project in general, you may contact Kate Riley, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. More information about the project in general, as well as the December 2018 Construction Update newsletter can be found at www.cambridgema.gov/InmanSquare.

In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.

Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project "Coffee Talk" Session

Residents, business owners and their employees are invited to stop by a coffee talk to meet with City staff and contractors to ask questions related to the Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project.

Wednesday, October 2nd

10AM-11:30AM

Gather Here

1343 Cambridge St.

Construction Notice: Inman Square Intersection Improvements Update on Eversource Gas Work

As part of the Inman Square Intersection Improvements project, Eversource Gas has completed their work in Springfield Street, on Hampshire Street alongside Vellucci Plaza, across the Plaza, and across Cambridge Street to the east side of Antrim Street. For the next phase of their work, they will begin to install a new gas main across Cambridge Street to the Fire Station, and then southward along Hampshire Street as shown on the map below. This phase will begin on or about September 9, 2019.

The purpose of this work is twofold, and will ensure that the gas infrastructure in the Square will be in good condition for years to come:

Relocation of the Hampshire Street main into the new alignment of Hampshire Street, and away from the future Vellucci Plazas.

Replacement and/or retirement of existing obsolete gas mains in Hampshire, Cambridge and Springfield Streets, portions of which are now more than 100 years old.

Replacement of those abutter gas services which consist of older pipe materials.

The approximate limits of the Eversource work are shown on the photo below. (Orange lines indicate completed work, yellow lines indicate work remaining). Note that individual gas services off of these main lines are not shown. The work will be performed in phases, with approximately 50 to 150 feet of gas main under construction at any one time.

What to expect during this construction:

Work will occur during normal weekday hours of 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Traffic will be maintained in both directions on Cambridge and Hampshire Streets, although there may be lane reductions during working hours.

Traffic will be maintained on side streets, although there may be occasional turn restrictions during working hours to/from Cambridge and Hampshire Streets.

Pedestrian access and access to abutting properties will be maintained. Pedestrians should please follow posted signs which may direct them onto temporary walkways at times. All temporary walkways will be ADA accessible.

Parking and Loading

It is expected that approximately 5-15 on-street parking spaces will be impacted at any one time during this work. The exact number and location of the impacted spaces is related to the actual size and location of the work zone, and the associated traffic lane shifts, and will change as the work progresses. Drivers should pay careful attention to parking restrictions, which will be posted at least 24 hours in advance. Note that as part of the next phase of the work, parking impacts will be shifting to Cambridge Street east of the Square and Hampshire Street south of the Square.

Most of the impacted parking spaces will be restricted during weekday working hours only, and will return to normal operations after working hours and on weekends. It may be necessary, however, for several parking spaces to remain restricted during off-hours to accommodate storage of contractor materials and equipment.

Eversource and the City will work with individual businesses to accommodate loading requirements during construction.

Eversource Customer Information

If your home or business is located directly in or near Inman Square, you will receive additional communications from Eversource with details on temporary impacts to your gas service, replacement of customer gas service pipes and meters, how to obtain new gas service, and similar related matters.

For Information and Assistance During Construction

This work is being performed by Eversource Gas and their contractors and will be under the direct supervision of Eversource. Cambridge DPW staff will also be on-site during this work and will be available to respond to questions and concerns.

In addition, if you have general questions or concerns about this work or the Inman Square project in general, you may contact Kate Riley, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. More information about the project in general, as well as the December 2018 Construction Update newsletter can be found at www.cambridgema.gov/InmanSquare.

In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.

Notice: Pedestrian Ramp Reconstruction at Cambridge St. and Prospect St.

Newport Construction has been awarded the contract for the Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project. Once they provide the City with an updated schedule, we will release a new newsletter to the community.

Beginning the week of August 12th and lasting for approximately two weeks, City’s contractor, Fred DeRoma & Son, Inc. will be reconstructing the eight pedestrian ramps at the Cambridge/Prospect St. intersection in order to bring them into compliance with current accessibility requirements.

What to expect during this construction:

Work will occur during normal weekday hours of 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pedestrian access will be maintained for abutting businesses

Please use caution and follow marked pedestrian detours

No Parking signs, if needed, will be posted 48-hours in advance

Please take note of dates and times

Crews will accommodate any deliveries to businesses

For Information and Assistance During Construction

Cambridge DPW staff will be on-site during this work and will be available to respond to questions and concerns.

In addition, if you have general questions or concerns about this work you may contact Kate Riley, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov.

In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.

Notice: Permanent Memorial Signage Commemorating Amanda Phillips

In 2016 Amanda Phillips was killed while biking in Inman Square. A ghost bike was established shortly thereafter and has been maintained by friends and family as a way to commemorate Ms. Phillips’ life and bring attention to the issue of safety for cyclists.



From GhostBikes.Org:

Ghost Bikes are small and somber memorials for bicyclists who are killed or hit on the street. A bicycle is painted all white and locked to a street sign near the crash site, accompanied by a small plaque. They serve as reminders of the tragedy that took place on an otherwise anonymous street corner, and as quiet statements in support of cyclists' right to safe travel.



The Inman Square project is currently underway and is fully reconstructing Inman Square to be safer for people walking, biking and driving in and through Inman Square. As part of the Inman Square project, city staff have been working with the family of Amanda Phillips to identify a more permanent commemoration of her life in lieu of the ghost bike. Staff have worked closely with Ms. Phillips’ family to develop the memorial signage shown below.





In early June, the ghost bike will be removed and delivered to Ms. Phillips’ family and DPW will place the memorial sign on Cambridge Street.



If you have any questions regarding the memorial signage or the removal of the ghost bike, please feel free to contact me at 617-349-4751 / kwatkins@cambridgema.gov.





Final Design Complete- Project is Open to Bid

The final design of the Inman Square project has been completed, and has been recently advertised for public bids from Contractors. Bids are due May 9, 2019. The complete set of plans and technical specifications may be viewed under the “documents” tab.

Notice: Pipe Inspections taking place week of April 1st

Beginning on or about April 3rd and continuing for 1-2 weeks, the City’s Contractor, National Water Main will be in the Inman Square area to analyze subsurface pipe conditions. Crews will be working in select manholes for a few hours at a time on Hampshire St., Cambridge St., Springfield St., Oak St., Oakland St.Fayette St., Antrim St., and Inman St. There will be a few small parking restrictions in order to accommodate machinery. “No Parking” signs will be posted 48 hours in advance.

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Inman Square Intersection Improvements - Eversource Gas Construction

As part of the Inman Square Intersection Improvements project, Eversource Gas has completed their work in Springfield Street and will be performing gas main replacement and realignment in Hampshire Street between the Somerville Line and Cambridge Street beginning on or about April 1, 2019. This work is being performed in advance of the City’s intersection project, which is expected to begin in June, 2019.



The purpose of this work is twofold, and will ensure that the gas infrastructure in the Square will be in good condition for years to come:



Relocation of the Hampshire Street main into the new alignment of Hampshire Street, and away from the future Vellucci Plazas.

Replacement and/or retirement of existing obsolete gas mains in Hampshire, Cambridge and Springfield Streets, portions of which are now more than 100 years old.

Replacement of those abutter gas services which consist of older pipe materials.



The approximate limits of the Eversource work are shown on the photo below (yellow lines). Note that individual gas services off of these main lines are not shown. The work will be performed in phases, with approximately 50 to 150 feet of gas main under construction at any one time, and is expected to be completed in early June 2019, before the start of the City project.

Work will occur during normal weekday hours of 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Traffic will be maintained in both directions on Cambridge and Hampshire Streets, although there may be lane reductions during working hours.

Traffic will be maintained on side streets, although there may be occasional turn restrictions during working hours to/from Cambridge and Hampshire Streets.

Pedestrian access and access to abutting properties will be maintained. Pedestrians should please follow posted signs which may direct them onto temporary walkways at times. All temporary walkways will be ADA accessible.

It is expected that approximately 5-15 on-street parking spaces will be impacted at any one time during this work. The exact number and location of the impacted spaces is related to the actual size and location of the work zone, and the associated traffic lane shifts, and will change as the work progresses. Drivers should pay careful attention to parking restrictions, which will be posted at least 24 hours in advance.

Most of the impacted parking spaces will be restricted during weekday working hours only, and will return to normal operations after working hours and on weekends. It may be necessary, however, for several parking spaces to remain restricted during off-hours to accommodate storage of contractor materials and equipment.

Eversource and the City will work with individual businesses to accommodate loading requirements during construction.