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Roadwork Roundup - May 26, 2028

Post Date: 05/26/2026 3:30 PM

 

Current Projects

Sprague Street Sidewalks

  • Where: Sprague Street, from Durham Rd to the gas station near McDonald Street
  • Work Includes: 
    • Old asphalt sidewalks removed
    • New concrete sidewalks poured
    • Granite curbing installed
    • ADA-accessible ramps added
    • Work hours: Monday through Friday, 7AM to 4PM
  • Anticipated Impacts:
    • All driveways will remain accessible during demo work
    • Residents along work zones will receive notice before concrete is poured
    • Traffic delays are expected; will do our best to provide as much advance notice as possible!
    • Schedules may change due to weather and without notice

MBTA East Street Bridge Replacement Project

Note: This is not a Town project

  • Where: MBTA Commuter Rail Bridge over East Street in Dedham
  • Work in the roadway includes:
    • Widening the travel lanes to 14-feet with a 2-foot shoulder
    • Continuous sidewalks on both sides of the road
  • Anticipated Impacts:
    • MBTA contractors are continuing to pave East Street, install new sidewalks, and restore abutting property parking lots
    • Temporary detours may remain in place, consistent with detours used throughout the project
    • MBTA is still on track to complete this project by Summer 2026
  • Learn More: MBTA East Street Bridge Project Page

MIT Endicott House Subsurface Sewer Infrastructure Work

Note: This is not a Town project

  • Where: Haven Street/Westfield Street
  • Work in the roadway includes:
    • Excavate trenches, starting at Westfield Street up to 80 Haven Street
    • MIT contractors will backfill/cover trenches at the end of each day
  • Anticipated Impacts:
    • Traffic may be reduced to one-lane, alternating pattern as needed
    • Dedham Police details will be onsite to assist

MassDOT Bussey Street

Note: This is not a Town project

  •  Where: Bussey Street, from Dedham town line to Chauncey Street
  •  Work in the roadway includes: 
    • Removal of defective concrete sidewalk panels along the entire project limits
    • Pavement striping
  • Anticipated Impacts:
    • No anticipated detours currently
    • Police details will be onsite to assist with traffic flow
    • Please expect large trucks and heavy equipment along Bussey Street during work
    • Work is estimated to take approx. 3 weeks to complete
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