Somerville to Present Broadway Reconstruction Plans
Residents can review updated street designs and share feedback at an open house event on November 4.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Home Renovation
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Somerville officials will host an open house on November 4, 2026, to present updated reconstruction plans for Broadway in Magoun Square. The project aims to improve safety and accessibility for residents living along the corridor between Winchester and Central Streets.
Why it matters
This reconstruction project represents a major shift in how local families navigate the area, with proposals focusing on traffic calming and multi-modal transit options. The city is working to balance congestion relief with improved street design to enhance day-to-day safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and commuters.
The city previously evaluated three different design concepts for the Magoun Square intersection and surrounding corridor. Officials have not yet finalized the specific inclusion of features like protected bike lanes or raised crosswalks.
The players
City of Somerville
The local municipal government responsible for managing public infrastructure and transit safety initiatives.
Healey School
The public school serving as the host location for the upcoming community planning event.
The details
The design process draws on the city’s Vision Zero commitment and Bicycle Network Plan to reimagine the roadway. The project involves a full reconstruction of sidewalks, fresh paving of the street surface, and a structural overhaul of the busy intersection at Magoun Square. Staff are collecting feedback through various channels, including virtual office hours and an online survey, to refine these plans before finalizing the project design.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Public open house at the Healey School from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Winter 2026-2027: City staff will work to finalize the project design.
2027 - 2028: Expected construction period for the Broadway improvements.
The Home Front
This project aligns with the city's Vision Zero commitment to eliminate traffic-related injuries and deaths. It reflects a broader local trend of prioritizing multi-modal street designs to improve accessibility and safety for all residents.
If you live near the Broadway corridor or commute through Magoun Square, you should plan to review the updated designs at the Healey School open house. Take time to provide input through the city's online survey to ensure your household's perspective on local transit needs is considered.
The takeaway
Residents can influence the final street layout by participating in the city's feedback process before the 2027 construction start date. Be sure to check the updated design plans online or attend the session at the Healey School on November 4.
What happens next
The city will finalize the project design over the winter of 2026-2027.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing infrastructure upgrades, visit Home Renovation.
More information
Review the full project information and open house details on the city website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Somerville Times.
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