Weeks of August 31 and September 7

Turnpike

  • Turnpike Eastbound (inbound): left lane closed from the Allston Viaduct (the Exit 19 & 20 interchange) to just past Mass Ave

  • Turnpike Westbound (outbound): left lane closed from the Prudential Tunnel to just past Mass Ave

  • Establishing site access points and removing the median in the workzone

On Site

  • Continued grading of the work site

  • Starting foundation install, including continued soil excavation

  • Utility work within the site on both Newbury and Boylston Streets

  • Installation of a temporary bus stop on the corner of Mass Ave and Boylston St, in preparation to set up site access along the west side of Mass Ave.

Work Hours

Typical work hours will be Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some night and weekend work is anticipated on the highway, in coordination with MassDOT.

Much of the work is weather-dependent and may need to be adjusted. Check back here every two weeks for the latest information.

Completed Work

Over the last two weeks, we have established the workzones in the highway, and continued to focus on initial construction activities to prepare the site for construction, including soil testing and excavation, installation of barriers and lighting, and installing hydrant and utility lines to the site.