Somerville Street, Between Maple Steet and Beech Street Short-Term Road Closure and Detour Notice: Starting June 1
As part of the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project, a portion of Somerville Street will be closed for a period of time. A detour via Maple Street and Beech Street will be signposted.
- Somerville Street Closure begins: June 1, 2026
- Somerville Street Anticipated reopening: July 15, 2026
What to Expect:
- Somerville Street eastbound will be detoured via Shasta Steet.
- Somerville Street westbound will be detoured via Silver Street.
Important Notes:
- Please follow direction from posted traffic signs, police details, flaggers and allow extra travel time through the work zone.
- For lane shifts or temporary lane closures during construction, please be aware of new lane markings, barricaded routes, or traffic cones.
- Parking will be prohibited within the construction area.
- Drivers and pedestrians should use extreme caution when traveling past work zones, especially at night or in adverse weather, when visibility is limited.
- Whenever possible, we encourage drivers to plan ahead and avoid the construction area.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance our community’s infrastructure.
Sincerely,
Environmental Protection Division
Department of Public Works
City of Manchester
