Annual Road Program
Each year, the Department of Public Works reviews street conditions to develop its annual road reconstruction program. The program is based on a number of factors such as street and sidewalk conditions as well as past and planned utility work. The proposed program is presented to the City Council Committee on Public Works, which then reviews and makes recommendations to the entire City Council.
2026 Annual Road Program
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2026 Annual Road Program Public Works Subcommittee Presentation - October 22, 2025 (PDF)
Complete Streets Projects
Projects under the Complete Streets program will undergo full roadway reconstruction and improvement in accordance with the City's Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. The improvements include repaving and re-striping, new granite curbing, traffic flow and safety enhancements, stormwater management infrastructure, and beautification. More information on Complete Streets design and benefits can be found on the Complete Streets page. Many of these streets have already undergone substantial utility work in preparation for road reconstruction.
Project-specific information and dates will be sent to affected abutters at least 5 days before the start of work. All dates and durations are estimates and subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
| For up-to-date information on active projects, view the most recent abutter notice(s). | ||||||
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| Street/Project | Status | Expected Start Date | Expected End Date | Contractor | Plan/Design | Abutter Notice(s) |
| George Street | Not started | Mid-June | Late August | Newport Construction Corp. | George Street Plans | |
| Bromfield Street | Active | May 4, 2026 | Late June | Newport Construction Corp. | Bromfield Street Plans | Mobilization Notice, Complete Streets Notice |
| Mangano Court | Not started | Early September | Early October | Newport Construction Corp. | Mangano Court Plans | |
| Grandview Avenue | Not started | TBD | TBD | Newport Construction Corp. | Grandview Ave Plans | |
| Dwight Street | Not started | Early October | Mid-December | Newport Construction Corp. | Dwight Street Plans | |
| Pequossette Street | Not started | TBD | TBD | Currently out to bid | ||
| N. Irving Park | Not started | Early October | Mid-December | Currently out to bid | ||
| S. Irving Park | Not started | Early October | Mid-December | Currently out to bid | ||
| Royal Street | Not started | Early October | Mid-December | Currently out to bid | ||
| Green Street | Not started | Early June | Mid-October | Currently out to bid | ||
| Cottage Street | Design phase | TBD | TBD | Going out to bid July 1 | ||
| Sawin Street | Design phase | TBD | TBD | Going out to bid July 1 | ||
| Rifle Court | Design phase | TBD | TBD | Going out to bid July 1 | ||
| Lyons Street | Design phase | TBD | TBD | Going out to bid July 1 | ||
| Sexton Street | Design phase | TBD | TBD | Going out to bid July 1 | ||
| Cottage Lane | Design phase | TBD | TBD | Going out to bid July 1 | ||
| Molloy Street | Design phase | TBD | TBD | Going out to bid July 1 | ||
| Hearn Street | Design phase | TBD | TBD | Going out to bid July 1 | ||
| Winter Street | Design phase | TBD | TBD | Going out to bid July 1 | ||
| Dexter Avenue | Active | April 21, 2026 | End of June | Tasco Construction, Inc. | Dexter Ave Design, Dexter Ave Plans | Abutter Notice |
| Templeton Parkway | Active | May 11, 2026 | Early September | Tasco Construction, Inc. | Templeton Pkwy Designs, Templeton Pkwy Plans | Abutter Notice |
Long Streets and Connectors
Long streets and connectors are longer stretches of roads or important road connection pathways that are undergoing full reconstruction and redesign. These projects are typically more time-intensive, and the end-resulting roads use Complete Streets design elements. This includes granite curbing, new sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps/curb cuts, beautification elements, traffic calming measures, and stormwater management infrastructure. During these construction projects, residents can expect substantial impacts such as full road closures and detours, as the process involves utility work, sidewalk work, and full road resurfacing and redesign using heavy machinery. Further communication will be provided to affected abutters for each project, but residents should always allow for more time when navigating areas that are included in Long Streets and Connectors projects.
| For up-to-date information on active projects, view the most recent abutter notice(s). | ||||||
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| Street/Project | Status | Expected Start Date | Expected End Date | Contractor | Plan/Design | Abutter Notice(s) |
| Forest Street & Springfield Street (1900 linear feet) | Not started | Early June | Fall 2027 | A.R. Belli, Inc. | ||
| Fifth Avenue (550 linear feet) | Active | April 20, 2026 | Late November | Charles Contracting Co. | Fifth Ave Plans, Fifth Ave Design | Valve Cut-in Notice, Water Bypass Notice, Mobilization Notice |
Milling and Overlay
Milling and overlay is a process that is used to extend the life of roadways without doing a full-depth reconstruction. This process is used on roads where the surface is deteriorating, but the sub-surface materials still have substantial integrity. First, crews mark out the extent of the work, as well as all utility infrastructure—this stage of the process should not disrupt traffic or impact residents. Then, the top 1.5" of the pavement is milled off. Finally, it is replaced with new layers of asphalt, resulting in a smoother roadway than pavement patches. This process is usually used on shorter stretches of road up to 500 feet in length, and it is more cost-effective and takes less time than a full reconstruction. The work usually takes 3-5 days to complete, and residents can expect intermittent lane closures and detours. Typically, at least one lane will remain open to vehicle travel during this process, and police details are present to direct traffic.
| For up-to-date information on active projects, view the most recent abutter notice(s). | |||||
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| Street | Limits | Expected Start Date | Status | Contractor | Abutter Notice(s) |
| York Ave | Belmont Street to Lowell Avenue | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Hall Ave | Belmont Street to Fairview Avenue | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Hardy Avenue | Belmont Street to Fairview Avenue | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Warwick Road | Belmont Street to Fairview Avenue | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Langdon Avenue | Belmont Street to Maplewood Street | April 27, 2026 | Complete | Newport Construction Corp. | Mill & Overlay Notice, Paving Notice |
| Winsor Avenue | Mount Auburn Street to Maplewood Street | April 27, 2026 | Complete | Newport Construction Corp. | Mill & Overlay Notice, Paving Notice |
| Coolidge Hill Road | Grove Street to 81 Coolidge Hill Road | April 27, 2026 | Complete | Newport Construction Corp. | Mill & Overlay Notice, Paving Notice |
| Coolidge Hill Road | Arlington Street to Kondazian Street | April 27, 2026 | Complete | Newport Construction Corp. | Mill & Overlay Notice, Paving Notice |
| Gilbert Street | Highland Avenue to Main Street | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Charles Street | Gilbert Street to Olney Street | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Olcott Street | Highland Avenue to Main Street | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Prescott Street | Charles Street to Main Street | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Gleason Street | Highland Avenue to Main Street | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Marshall Street/Oliver Street | Sydney Street to Church Street | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Franklin Street | Mount Auburn Street to Walnut Street | May 18, 2026 | Mark-outs starting May 18 | Newport Construction Corp. | |
| Center Street | Franklin Street to Walnut Street | May 18, 2026 | Mark-outs starting May 18 | Newport Construction Corp. | |
| Walnut Street | Center Street to Birch Street | May 18, 2026 | Mark-outs starting May 18 | Newport Construction Corp. | |
| Flint Road | School Street to Dead End | May 18, 2026 | Mark-outs starting May 18 | Newport Construction Corp. | |
| Gay Road | Flint Road to Sunnybank Road | May 18, 2026 | Mark-outs starting May 18 | Newport Construction Corp. | |
| Cleveland Road | Warren Street to Jefferson Road | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Morrison Road | Warren Street to Jefferson Road | Not started | Construction, Inc. | ||
| Copeland Street | Main Street to Highland Avenue | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Philip Darch Road | Lexington Street to Rose Avenue | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Robert Ford Road | Lexington Street to Philip Darch Road | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| King Street | Warren Street to Madison Avenue | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
| Hersom Street | Main Street to Highland Avenue | Not started | Newport Construction Corp. | ||
2025 Annual Road Program
2025 Annual Road Program Public Works Subcommittee Presentation - October 28, 2024
2024 Annual Road Program https://www.watertown-ma.gov/asset/e7545088-480e-4fc9-ad79-2cec78c9d396
- Bromfield Street, Grandview Avenue, Mangano Court, Dwight Street and George Street have been selected for full reconstruction as part of the City’s 2024 Annual Road Program. Roadway reconstruction entails removing and replacing the existing roadway, regrading of the road, and rehabilitation of the roadway base. Per City Council directive, roads that undergo full reconstruction also receive granite curb installation, new concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons, and ADA-compliant accessible ramps.
2024 Annual Road Program Public Works Subcommittee Presentation - November 16, 2023
2023 Annual Road Program
Francis Street, Bates Road, Bates Road East, Bradshaw Street, Essex Street, and Nash Street have been selected for full reconstruction as part of the City’s 2023 Annual Road Program. Roadway reconstruction entails removing and replacing the existing roadway, regrading of the road, and rehabilitation of the roadway base. Per City Council directive, roads that undergo full reconstruction also receive granite curb installation, new concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons, and ADA-compliant accessible ramps.
Schedule Updates:
- https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/3003c75f-7838-4b12-ab39-7eac8fb76a03 Week of May 8
- Week of April 17
Additional Information:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Francis Street: Neighborhood Letter
- Bates Road/Bates Road East
- Bradshaw Street: Neighborhood Letter
- Nash Street/Essex Street
Additional Documents:
- Watertown Climate and Energy Plan
- Community Greening Program
- Watertown Complete Streets Policy
- Tree Request Form
- Residential Driveway Information https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=17445&repo=r-5ece5628
- Guide to the Planting Strip https://www.watertown-ma.gov/asset/62bfe825-62cd-4401-9d7e-300a9b9b2a9d
- Winter Maintenance and Deicing https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=17428&repo=r-5ece5628
- Presentation to City Council Committee on Public Works, November 1, 2022 https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=17429&repo=r-5ece5628
- List of 2022 Work Completed (to November 1, 2022)
2022 Annual Road Program
The following streets have been selected for full reconstruction as part of the City’s 2022 Annual Road Program. Roadway reconstruction entails removing and replacing the existing roadway, regrading of the road, and rehabilitation of the roadway base. Per City Council directive, roads that undergo full reconstruction also receive granite curb installation, new concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons, and ADA-compliant accessible ramps.
- Chester Street: Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
- Locke Street: Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
- Boylston Street--Fairfield Street to Porter Street: Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
- Chapman Street--Main Street to Grandview Ave.: Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter (Note: This project will be constructed in conjunction with the Highland Ave. project) | Parking Plan Update--#49 to #67 | Parking Plan Letter--#49 to #67 | Traffic Commission Mintues
Additional Information:
- Residential Driveway Information https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=17445&repo=r-5ece5628
- Guide to the Planting Strip https://www.watertown-ma.gov/asset/62bfe825-62cd-4401-9d7e-300a9b9b2a9d
- Winter Maintenance and Deicing (PDF) https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=17447&repo=r-5ece5628
- Presentation to Town Council Public Works Subcommittee on October 18, 2021
2021 Annual Road Program
The following streets have been selected for full reconstruction as part of the Citys 2021 Annual Road Program. Roadway reconstruction entails removing and replacing the existing roadway, regrading of the road, and rehabilitation of the roadway base. Per Town Council directive, roads that undergo full reconstruction also receive granite curb installation, new concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons, and ADA-compliant accessible ramps.
Alden Road: Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
Elmwood Ave: Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
Gertrude Street: Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
Goldie Street: Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
Grandview Ave (Copeland Street to Chapman Street): Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
Hazel Street (Quimby Street to Dexter Ave): Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
Sheldon Road: Concept Plan | Neighborhood Letter
Residential Driveway Information
Winter Maintenance and Deicing
Presentation to Public Works Subcommittee September 24, 2021
2020 Annual Road Program
Scope of Work
Full Depth Reconstruction (curbs, grass strip and sidewalks included):
- Downey Street (Map)
- Frank Street & Louise Street (Map)
- Kimball Road (Map)
- Piermont Street & Tappan Avenue (Map)
- Wheeler Lane (Map)
Presentation to Public Works Subcommittee August 22, 2019
Residential Driveway Information
2019 Annual Road Program
Full Depth Reconstruction (curbs, grass strip and sidewalks included):
- Bellevue Road (Channing Road to Common Street) (Map)
- Avon Road (Map)
- Chandler Street (Map)
- Burnham Street (Map)
- Bridgham Avenue (Map)
- Nichols Avenue (Dexter Avenue to Boylston Street) (Map)
- Bartlett Street (including Everett Ave.) (Map)
Presentation to Public Works Subcommittee December 18, 2018
2018 Annual Road Program
Full Depth Reconstruction (curbs, grass strip and sidewalks included):
- Edgecliff Road
- Westland Road and Woodleigh Road
- Everett Avenue (Bartlett to Palfrey)
- Malden Street
- Priest Road
- Arden Road
2019 Road Presentation Priest Road
Presentation To Public Works Subcommittee October 18, 2018
2017 Annual Road Program
Full Depth Reconstruction (curbs, grass strip and sidewalks included):
- Hovey Street
- Cushman Street
- Waltham Street(Rosedale Road to Bridge Street)
- Knowles Road, including Holly Street and Whitcomb Avenue
- Irma Avenue
Presentation To Public Works Subcommittee October 27, 2016
2016 Annual Road Program
Full Depth Reconstruction (curbs, grass strip and sidewalks included):
- Edenfield Avenue( Main to Waverly)
- Hillside Road (Belmont Street to Hillcrest Circle)
- Hillcrest Circle
- Grenville Road
- Merrill Road
- Purvis Street
Presentation To Public Works Subcommittee February 4, 2016Complete Streets pageComplete Streets page.Complete Streets NoticePaving NoticeMill & Overlay NoticeAbutter NoticeWater Bypass NoticeDexter Ave Plans