From The City of Cambridge Department of Public Works:

Construction at Bishop Allen Drive and Norfolk Street beginning approximately March 18th:

In March 2019, the City’s contractor for the Port Infrastructure Project, Skanska Civil USA, began performing utility relocation work at the intersection of Norfolk Street and Bishop Allen Drive. Given the size of the work zone needed, vehicular access at this intersection has been impacted. Here is an update on the work to be performed in the upcoming weeks.

Phase 1: Approximately March 25 – March 29, 2019
Within this time frame, there will be no access for thru eastbound traffic on Bishop Allen Drive between Norfolk and Douglass Streets.

Traffic coming from Prospect Street on Bishop Allen will need to turn right onto Norfolk Street.
Traffic coming down Norfolk Street will not be able to turn left onto Bishop Allen.
Vehicles exiting the Temporary Parking Lot 6 at 65 Bishop Allen will still be able to turn left or right onto Bishop Allen.
Pedestrian traffic will be maintained in all directions, but there may be temporary sidewalk and crosswalk detours. Please follow posted signs for your safety.
These restrictions will be in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during this period.

Phase 2: Approximately April 1 – April 5, 2019
Within this time frame, there will be no access for thru southbound traffic on Norfolk Street between Bishop Allen Drive and Massachusetts Avenue

Traffic coming down Norfolk Street will need to turn left or right onto Bishop Allen.
Bishop Allen will be open to two-way traffic, but traffic will not be able to turn onto Norfolk.
Vehicles exiting City Parking Lot #5 will be able to exit onto Norfolk Street as normal.
Vehicles destined for the Santander Bank parking lot on Norfolk (as well as other vehicles destined for the last block of Norfolk) will be able to detour through City Parking Lot #5 if desired.
Pedestrian traffic will be maintained in all directions, but there may be temporary sidewalk and crosswalk detours. Please follow posted signs for your safety.
This restriction will be in effect only during normal work hours, Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM. Outside of those times, there will not be restrictions on vehicle movements.

Phase 3: Approximately April 8 – April 12, 2019
Within this time frame, the Contractor will restore roadway and sidewalk surfaces at the Bishop Allen/Norfolk intersection which were disturbed during construction. There will be intermittent daytime-only closures of Norfolk Street, and the eastbound side of Bishop Allen Drive, during this period.

What to expect during construction

General work hours will be from 7AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday.
“No Parking” signs, if needed to facilitate the work or traffic flow, will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of construction. Please be sure to check posted signs for exact dates and times.

For Information and Assistance During Construction
If you have any questions about the construction work or need assistance, including if you have any special needs or disabilities that require special accommodations, please contact Kate Riley, DPW Community Relations Manager at (617) 349-4870 or kriley@cambridgema.gov. More information about the project in general can be found at www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/theport.

For the most up to date information about this construction, please sign up for the City of Cambridge email list. You can sign up at cambridgema.gov/theport under the contact tab.

In case of a construction emergency, please call the Cambridge Public Works Department 24-hour hotline at 617-349-4800.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this construction.

Teaching Artist Roseann Ridings created the below map of additional parking areas available near The Dance Complex. Take a look if you’re having trouble finding parking during construction!