Traffic and construction updates - The X - Springfield

Reconstruction of Sumner Avenue at Dickinson Street and Belmont Avenue (The “X”) in Springfield, MA.

June 2026

What's new? 

• The contractor is scheduled to reconstruct the sidewalks on Sumner Avenue between Churchill Street and Continental Street this summer.
  • Sidewalk work is anticipated to start near Main Greeting Road and continue north on Sumner Avenue along Forest Park towards the X intersection.
  • Sidewalk work on the opposite side of Sumner Avenue is expected to start in July.
• Activities will include concrete removal, grading, material deliveries, exporting material, staging construction equipment, and concrete placement.
• Temporary pedestrian detours and signage will be installed, and property access will be maintained on Sumner Avenue.

When is this work happening? 

• This work is anticipated to start as early as Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and continue through July 2026.
• Work is scheduled on weekdays, Monday through Friday, with daytime hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and intermittent overnight work from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. as required.

Where is this work happening? 

• This work is anticipated to take place on:
  • Sumner Avenue between Churchill Street and Continental Street

What to expect? 

• These operations may require temporary weekday closures on Sumner Avenue during work hours as needed. Temporary pedestrian detours and signage will be installed on Sumner Avenue. Local access for residents, businesses, and emergency services will be maintained.
• On-street parking restrictions may be required during work hours due to site safety and staging of equipment.
• Police details and appropriate signage will be deployed to assist traffic flow around the work zones.

Stay informed:

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the project team hosted an in-person Public Information Meeting at the Forest Park Middle School auditorium, located at 46 Oakland Street, Springfield, MA, 01108. Please visit this link for more event information.

Additional construction updates will be provided as the project advances.

To reach the project hotline, please call: [phone].

Project email: [e-mail]