The Commonwealth Avenue Improvement Project, a Massachusetts Highway Department project endorsed by the City
of Boston and Boston University, is a major public works initiative designed to enhance pedestrian safety
and beautify the urban landscape from Kenmore Square to Amory Street, just west of the BU Bridge. The
project contractor, McCourt Construction Company, began work in late August. While the end result of
this two-year project will be a significant improvement to BU’s main thoroughfare, both the University
and the surrounding community will likely experience some disruption during the project period. In an effort to lessen the impact of such disruption, the University offers this informational website featuring project updates from the MHD and McCourt Construction that will help you plan your activities with as little inconvenience as possible. Subscribe to receive these updates via e-mail, and come back often to see what's new.
The information on this site regarding the scheduling and timing of work is based on information provided to Boston University by the Massachusetts Highway Department or McCourt Construction Company. Boston University is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies, nor for any change in schedule for such work.
Project Updates
Conduit work at "T" Intersections along Commonwealth Avenue
Effective May 13, 2008 crews will begin installing conduit for traffic signals and lighting along the intersections that run along the "T" line on Commonwealth Avenue. This portion of the project is expected to run from (4-6) weeks. Pedestrians will have full access while work is being performed. Hours of operation will be from 11PM to 7AM Monday through Friday.
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Conduit work at "T" Intersections along Commonwealth Avenue
Effective May 13, 2008 crews will begin installing conduit for traffic signals and lighting along the intersections that run along the "T" line on Commonwealth Avenue. This portion of the project is expected to run from (4-6) weeks. Pedestrians will have full access while work is being performed. Hours of operation will be from 11PM to 7AM Monday through Friday.
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Left turn lane elimanted on Commownwealth Avenue
Effective immediately, the left turn lane on the outbound side of Commonwealth Avenue at Sherborn Street has been permanently eliminated as part of the Commonwealth Avenue Improvement Project. The next left turn lane on the outbound side of Commonwealth Avenue is located at St. Mary’s Street in front of Marsh Chapel.
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Work crews on scene Monday, March 24 2008
Effective Monday, March 24, construction crews will begin extensive work along the block of 685-725 Commonwealth Avenue. This includes the Tsai Performance Center, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences. This portion of the project will include the following:
Removal and replacement of sidewalks and curbs
Installment of raised granite planters
Installment of conduit and irrigation materials
Installment of street lighting and traffic signals
It is expected that crews will be in the area for the next (6) weeks. Jersey barriers will be in place for pedestrian traffic, please use care and caution while in that area. Expect traffic restrictions and delays.
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Construction crews back on scene depending on weather
Effective today, March 10, 2008, construction crews will resume working on the Commonwealth Avenue Project depending on the weather. Crews have begun laying down brick and placing granite planters along the outbound side of Commonwealth Avenue from Deerfield Street to Granby Street. Updates will be posted as information becomes available.
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