Traffic Update

April 2003

Traffic Impacts
One of the benefits of a deep rock tunnel for the NBC’s CSO projects is that the majority of construction will take place far underground. There will be, however, limited areas of above-ground construction.

When?
Construction on the project began in 2001 and will continue through 2007.

Where?
Areas that will experience above ground construction include Eddy Street/Allens Avenue, Davol Square/Point Street, Charles/Orms Street, Promenade Street and Ernest Street.

How will it affect me?
Different areas will see different types of construction. However, construction will generally require lane restrictions and may increase noise in the area. Click on the map for specific timelines and traffic impacts.

CSO Above Ground Construction
Where (click for street map)	When	Traffic Impact
Eddy Street/Allens Avenue	August 2002 - March 2004	Lane reductions on Allens Avenue between Public Street and Eddy Street in both northbound and southbound directions. Access to Allens Avenue from the eastern end of Blackstone Street will also be eliminated.
Davol Square/Point Street	October 2003-October 2004	Lane reductions on Point Street east of Eddy Street to one lane in each direction.
Charles/Orms Street	November 2003- March 2005	Lane reductions on Charles Street between Ashburton Street and Orms Street.
Promenade Street	November 2002-February 2003	Demolition of existing building on lots between Calverly Street and Okie Street.
Promenade Street	May 2004-October 2004	Closure of Promenade Street, between Leland Street and Bath Street. Traffic will be re-routed to Providence Place.
Ernest Street (Tunnel Pumping Station)	July 2005-January 2007	Closure of Ernest Street between Allens Avenue and Shipyard Street.