Pedestrian routes have shifted as the walkways and tunnel close at the site. Pedestrians are being directed to the north side of Monsignor O’Brien Highway and to the south side of Cambridge Street via Second or East streets to avoid site construction activities.
Fencing and gates have been installed surrounding the site closing nearby sidewalks.
Structural demolition of the former bus barn is complete and final clean-up of the area will continue for the next few weeks.
Demolition of the former hardscape is finishing with concrete chipping and removal and soil excavation.
250 Water Street (Parcel EF)
Interior fit-out work is ongoing.
Level 1 Interior tenant mechanical infrastructure prep will take place, as well as mechanical rough-ins and framing in the conference center.
Exterior metal panel activities on the west elevation are ongoing.
Exterior sitework is complete on the east and south all elevations. The west service drive remains while tenant activities continue .
Exterior concrete sidewalks and guardrails will be installed on the north elevation
Landscaping work is complete on the east, north and south east planters. Minor edging and decomposed granite work continues on the south elevation.
Excavation on the west elevation is ongoing.
350 Water Street (Parcel G)
Interior fit-out work is ongoing.
151 North First Street (Parcel I)
General deliveries will take place on Water Street through the loading dock.
Interior fit-out work is ongoing.
Exterior sitework and landscaping will continue on all elevations.
Installation of precast infills will take place with the use of a crane. Truck activity will increase for this work.
Interior activities will take place on Saturday, August 6thwith noise generating activities starting at 9:00 AM.
450 Water Street (Parcel H)
Punch-list activities will take place as needed.
441 Morgan Ave (Parcel U)
The site fence has been moved into Leighton Street and the roadway is now switched to one lane towards MOB moving forward. Morgan Ave is two way but with no parking and no sidewalk access in front of the site. Pedestrians should follow wayfinding signage to access the sidewalk on the north side of Morgan Ave, closest to the Common.
Utility monitoring points will be surveyed weekly with the project team set up on the sidewalk and in the street on Morgan Ave and Leighton Street.
Structural steel will continue to be installed.
Leighton Street from Morgan Avenue to the Elevate drive/alleyway (which will remain open) will be closed in July during work hours at 7AM for various utility activities. Local traffic will use Glassworks Avenue. The work areas will be plated over in off hours, and Leighton Street will be re-opened.
A tower crane has been installed on site and will remain on site for the majority of the project’s exterior work. The crane is designed to move or “weathervane” in the wind. It will not be operating during high wind events.
Work on utilities including a water line and electrical duct bank continues on Morgan Ave between the gate and the Gilmore Bridge.
Concrete pours are planned for Tuesday, August 9thand Thursday, August 11th.
Activities will take place on Saturday, August 6thwith noise generating activities starting at 9:00 AM.
Dog Park (in front of Twenty / 20) -
Dog agility equipment will be installed once it has been delivered.
General Site Work –
Sidewalk replacement work is finishing up on East Street, opposite the MBTA headhouse between Monsignor O’Brien Highway and Lot R.
Sidewalk repair and curbing installation is underway surrounding Parcel L/M.
Fencing install prep work is underway around Parcel R.
Installation of curbing will occur on Land Boulevard and Monsignor O’Brien Highway.
Soil testing will be underway this summer at Water Street and Morgan Avenue near the MBTA bus area.