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.