Community Corner

Part of Holland Street to Be Closed Aug. 19 to 22

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is installing a raised crosswalk at the Holland Street MBTA station.

The following is an announcement from the city of Somerville:

MassDOT is scheduled to install a raised crosswalk on Holland Street at the MBTA Station. Weather permitting, construction will begin on Sunday, August 19th at approximately 2:00 a.m. and continue through Wednesday, August 22nd.  During this period, the Buena Vista Parking Lot will remain open. However no vehicular traffic will be allowed on Holland Street from Winter Street to Dover Street.

Please adhere to all posted detour signs, no-parking signs and flashing message boards. Call 311 for more information including temporary MBTA bus route changes. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this important community improvement program.

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