q: re-asking 200 McGrath access a: center of image is the driveway would allow them to get to southbound McGrath. will need coordination with 200 McGrath developers to refine 41/?

q: Could you discuss the possible alignments for a Grand Junction Project and Community Path Extension connection that would avoid McGrath Highway (and connections through the Park/Rufo Rd?) a: lower left future shared-use-path in image is for that 40/?

q: This looks like a significant improvement on the current situation around Squires bridge, so thank you for your work so far. In the design for Somerville Ave Extension, the two-way bike lanes seem to cross the road. Is there any way to avoid having to have the bike path cross the road? 36/?

How to stay involved email comments to massdotmajorprojects@dot.state.ma.us 24/?

Next steps: 25% design in fall 2026, hold another public hearing in early 2027. Final design 2028-2030, and begin construction in 2030 23/?

Property impacts - design details not fully complete, but do not expect impact to private property. If your property is impacted, they'll contact you. They're detailing the process of Right of Ways and they'll explain it in more details to those specifically impacted. 22/?

Then once the northbound is done, they'll shift to southbound. They'll try to work during the daytime, and work with railroads with access. There will definitely be work outside of daytime hours, including night, but minimized as much as possible, and details still need to be worked out. 21/?

Staging - Looking northbound. Existing condition requires to remove one direction at a time. Northbound will be demolished first, moving all traffic to Southbound side. 20/?

Some cross-sections of the bridges and roadway/tracks below 19/?

Two bridges. Squires Bridge will be 300 feet from abutment to abutment. This width allows them to have some bridge type options, but they prefer single span beam bridges. Supports between railroad tracks are complex. Somerville Ave ext will have split lanes creating natural lighting below 18/?

Existing pavement width means same travel lanes for cars, but can also add bike lanes and sidewalk 17/?

Somerville Ave Extension (Scary Way) - project proposes to move the extension away from tracks and other improvements to make it not scary. It also creates a driveway to allow future 200 McGrath people to access McGrath directly. New design also allows for bike lanes and sidewalks 16/?

Squires Bridge overhead, ADA access details are still being discussed. Lane configurations stay the same. 15/?

Existing condition showing wide shoulders that can and will be repurposed. 14/?

Segment 1 is Third Street to Rufo Road. The designs are based on designs previously discussed and developed as part of the McGrath Boulevard project. Scope will keep Third St signal changes, and will maintain lane configurations, but is excessively paved/wide, and so will add other features 12/?

Preferred alternative ties in with the recent improvements at Third Street. 11/?

Nearby projects (lots of things happening!) 10/?

Goals Main one is Replace Squires Bridge 9/?

Timeline started in July 2023 during a bridge inspection. 8/?

Project Need - Safe but deteriorating. We had to make emergency repairs in 2023 and it continues to deteriorate. The need to replace the bridge creates the opportunity to improve the roadway. 7/?

Project Area North is actually towards the bottom right of the image. It stretches from just past Third Street to Poplar Street. Poplar and Medford St will be part of the McGrath Boulevard project 6/?

Agenda and presentation participants from MassDOT, design consultant, and the two cities (Somerville, Cambridge) - Intro - Goals - Designs, including connection with the McGrath Boulevard proect 5/?

Because someone always complains about no outreach, here's their outreach. 4/?

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Survey opens tomorrow and will be open until July 24 (extended since the slide was created). They'll be near Oliveria's June 23 5-6 PM. 27/?

Starting tomorrow, they'll release a map where you can leave your experience with elements of the street. This is also their outreach plan, including direct outreach to business and community events, including non-English speakers. 26/?

How our input shapes the project. Right now they're asking for insights about this street. During the next stage, they'll look for feedback on concept design. Finally after reviewing all input, they'll finalize the design and implement, with proactive outreach about upcoming changes 25/?

Street & sidewalk maintenance should be logged anytime via 311. It's a heavily used street. 24/?

Parking - most are limited to 2-hour (except by permit). Clear corners already exist. They can consider parking regulation changes. They'll work with the business on this corridor and also evaluate need for new accessible parking. They don't anticipate removing a lot of spaces due to wideness 23/?

Bus lane changes might be coming - bus riders, how are these lanes working for you? 22/?