Project Update & Construction Look-Ahead: June 1 – June 30, 2025
What is happening?
This project update will cover anticipated activities for the month of June 2025.
The following construction activities will occur during the day underneath the Viaduct:
- Substructure concrete demolition/repairs between Lombardi Street and Temple Street
- Installing Carbon Fiber Wrap on columns within the salt storage between Middlesex Avenue and Kensington Avenue
- Periodic inspections of the entire Viaduct
- Steel repairs between Middlesex Avenue and Temple Street
The following construction activities will occur overnight underneath the Viaduct:
• Steel repairs between Middlesex Avenue and Temple Street
The following construction activities will occur overnight on Route 38 Mystic Ave Northbound and Southbound and Route 28 Fellsway Southbound:
- Vehicular and pedestrian traffic control
Follow this link to view a map of the project area and limits of work.
How will this affect you?
Traffic impacts
Beginning June 1:
- Various single lane closures and lane shifts on Route 38 Mystic Avenue Northbound and Southbound from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday as needed.
- Route 38 Mystic Avenue Northbound U-Turn to I-93 and Route 38 Mystic Avenue Southbound closure and detour from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday as needed.
Beginning June 1:
- Route 38 Mystic Avenue Northbound U-Turn to I-93 and Route 38 Mystic Avenue Southbound closure and detour from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM Sunday through Friday each night as needed.
- Route 38 Mystic Avenue Northbound underpass closure and detour between Middlesex Avenue and Grant Street from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM Sunday through Friday each night as needed.
Beginning June 1:
- Route 28 Fellsway Southbound underpass to I-93 Southbound and Route 38 Mystic Avenue Southbound closure and detour between Middlesex Avenue and Kensington Connector from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM Sunday through Friday each night as needed.
- Route 28 Fellsway Southbound underpass closure and detour between Middlesex Avenue and Mystic Avenue Southbound from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM Sunday through Friday each night as needed.
Beginning June 1:
- Kensington Connector closure from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM Sunday through Friday as needed.
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Traffic warning signs will be used onsite to notify the traveling public about the planned closures.
View a map of the project area and detours
MBTA bus stop relocation
Beginning May 11, 2025, and on-going until notified otherwise, the MBTA Route 95 bus stop at Mystic Avenue, opposite Kensington Avenue, will be temporarily relocated to Middlesex Avenue at Foley Street, Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Please see the graphic below for more details. There is also pedestrian signage on the route notifying and directing travelers along the detour for the stop relocation.
