The meeting on November 18 will share information on potential future crossings to improve the connection between neighborhoods separated by train tracks

Brickbottom and Inner Belt, two important Somerville neighborhoods, are separated from one another by train tracks. Currently, residents and visitors looking to move between these areas must follow a lengthy route that includes walking under McGrath Highway via the underpass on Washington Street. Community members are invited to weigh in on better solutions at an upcoming open house on Tuesday, November 18.

The City is looking to more directly link the two neighborhoods by providing a safe, accessible crossing for people walking, rolling, or biking from one side of the green line tracks to the other near the East Somerville MBTA station.

With the support of a MassWorks Infrastructure Program Grant (bit.ly/massMIP),  the City of Somerville’s Division of Infrastructure and Asset Management will be exploring options for the crossing and advancing early-stage design through 2026.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott, and City Staff invite community members to an open house to learn more about the project, share their experiences moving around the neighborhood, review preliminary design concepts, and provide feedback.

Join the Discussion

• When? Tuesday, November 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Where? Triangle Cafe, 100 Chestnut Street

At the open house, community members can explore different stations describing aspects of the project and talk directly to the project team about their questions and comments.

If community members cannot attend, there will be multiple other ways to share feedback such as through an online feedback survey, virtual office hours, and more.

To learn more and stay up to date on this project, visit voice.somervillema.gov/inner-belt-brickbottom-crossing.