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Woburn to Wakefield Line Project

Construction Updates

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Construction is not expected to interrupt electric service to homes or businesses.

Stoneham

Week of July 29

      Montvale Ave

      Starting the evening of August 4, crews will begin final striping on Montvale Avenue during nighttime work hours. This work will include the striping of one crosswalk on Elm Street.

      General work hours are Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Some work may extend beyond normal work hours based on approval from municipal officials.

      As construction continues, the police department may modify the traffic management plans based on their judgment and expertise. Please exercise caution when approaching active work areas to minimize risks to personal safety and to avoid interfering with construction.

      Final restoration activities will occur this year.

      Wakefield

      For information specific to Wakefield, please visit the Greater Boston and New Hampshire Solution.

      Winchester

      Week of July 29

      Cross Street

      • Over the next few weeks, multiple crews will be making curb and sidewalk improvements between Wendell Street and Holton Street. Work on the north side of the roadway is nearly complete while work on the south side of the roadway continues toward the bridge. Please exercise caution as some sections of sidewalk may not be accessible to the public. Signage will be clearly posted
      • Crews will also be making curb and sidewalk improvements, including sidewalk ramps, between Forest Street and Marion Street. Please exercise caution as some sections of sidewalk may not be accessible to the public. Signage will be clearly posted.
      • Final road restoration on Cross Street will commence this August or after all sidewalk improvements are completed.

      General work hours are Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Some work may extend beyond normal work hours based on approval from municipal officials.

      As construction continues, the police department may modify the traffic management plans based on their judgment and expertise. Please exercise caution when approaching active work areas to minimize risks to personal safety and to avoid interfering with construction.


      Woburn

      Week of July 29

        Lake Avenue

        • One crew is working with the city to restore the intersection of Lake Avenue and Arlington Road.
        • The roadway on Lake Avenue will be milled and paved later this summer.

        Border Street/Pickering Street

        • Crews recently paved Pickering Street and Border Street. In the coming weeks, crews will be conducting final striping based on approval from city officials. Please note, a section of Pickering Street will be milled and repaved during Lake Avenue roadway restoration.

        Washington Street

        • The project and the city are planning to mill and pave Washington Street in Woburn, between Montvale Avenue and D Street. Activities will include milling the roadway, adjusting roadway castings, then conducting final paving and striping based on approval from city officials. Anticipated start may be as early as August 1.

        General work hours are Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Nighttime hours are generally from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Some work may extend beyond normal work hours based on approval from based on weekly municipal officials.

        As construction continues, the police department may modify the traffic management plans based on their judgment and expertise. Please exercise caution when approaching active work areas to minimize risks to personal safety and to avoid interfering with construction.

        Siting Review

        The Massachusetts ESFB Petition Filing is part of the regulatory review process, as defined by Massachusetts state statutes.

        On February 28, 2018, we received approval from the EFSB to construct the project. See the EFSB 15-04 Final Decision.

        Community Outreach

        Before starting construction in a community, we mail start of construction letters to property owners along the route. In addition, door-to door outreach is done in advance of each major construction phase to keep property owners informed.

        Have Questions?

        Keeping the lines of communication open is an important part of our work in your community.

        For more information about this project, please call the project information hotline at 1-833-836-0302 or email ProjectInfoMA@eversource.com.