Last updated: 07/30/25
South Street And Walter Street Intersections Reconstruction
We’re investing in safer, more accessible, and greener intersections along South Street and Walter Street between Fletcher Street and Hewlett Street in Roslindale.
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Design
We're currently working on the design. We'll post the draft plans here soon.
Project highlights
To increase your safety, improve accessibility, and modernize our local infrastructure, we will:
- Reconstruct sidewalks, crosswalks, and ramps. This will make walking safer and more comfortable for you. These updates will also meet accessibility guidelines.
- Modernize traffic signal equipment and update signal timing. This will help you cross more safely and will manage vehicle traffic better.
- Repave roadways, install high-visibility striping, and add new signage in the project area. These actions will bring these elements to a state of good repair.
Design details
SIDEWALKS AND ACCESSIBILITY
To improve your safety and accessibility, we will:
- Rebuild all sidewalks within the project area.
- Upgrade all crosswalks to meet ADA accessibility standards, including:
- Direct, unobstructed crossings.
- ADA-compliant curb ramps.
- Push-buttons with sounds.
- Build curb extensions at most intersections. These will expand sidewalk areas, make space for wider curb ramps, and make it safer by slowing turning vehicles and improving visibility.
- Keep existing features like seating and trees.
- Create space on the sidewalk at the intersection of South Street and Roger Street for a new bike share station.
TRAFFIC, SIGNALS, AND LIGHTING
To improve traffic safety and flow for everyone, we will:
- Install modern, energy-efficient LED traffic signals. These will include fiber optic connections for improved signal coordination, modern vehicle detection equipment, and software to manage traffic flow.
- Upgrade street lighting in the project area with new posts and underground wiring.
ROADWAY
To improve roadway conditions, we will:
- Repave the roadway in the project area for a smoother surface.
- Install fresh, high-visibility pavement markings.
- Add an eastbound bike lane on South Street with shared lane markings in the westbound direction.
- Update signs as needed throughout the project area.
ENVIRONMENT
To contribute to a healthy environment, we will:
- Protect existing trees during construction.
- Create new, low-maintenance planted areas to increase greenery and process stormwater runoff.
- Manage stormwater runoff by adding or upgrading drainage systems throughout the project area, using green infrastructure.
PARKING
To address parking, we will:
- Keep as much parking as possible while balancing needed safety improvements and required accessibility upgrades. We’ll share more details soon along with the draft design plans.
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