Beacon Street (Brighton) Safety Updates
We will repave the roadway, build accessible curb ramps, and update the design to be safer for all users between Cleveland Circle and the Newton city line.
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Project Phase
Pending
Planning
Design
Construction
Complete
Project Information
Location
Beacon Street
from Cleveland Circle to the Newton City Line
Brighton
02467
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Project Features
Accessibility
Infrastructure improvements
Street Safety Improvements
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Expected Year to be Completed
2026
Primary Project Type
Streets
We plan to resurface the roadway and reconstruct curb ramps to bring Beacon Street to a state of good repair. Along with this work, we aim to update the street design to improve safety and comfort for all travelers on Beacon Street. Our goals are to deliver the following investments:
- Pedestrian safety: Create safer pedestrian crossings that connect people to major park amenities, sports complexes, and college buildings by reducing the crosswalk distance and exploring the feasibility of other crosswalk enhancements.
- Accessibility: Rebuild curb ramps to meet accessibility standards.
- Road surface quality: Repave Beacon Street from Cleveland Circle to the Newton City Boundary.
- Traffic: Maintain existing road capacity while narrowing travel lanes to encourage safer speeds.
- Parking: Maintain on-street parking and ensure access to local recreation and park.
- Connected bicycle network: Update the existing bike lanes to increase separation between people biking and vehicles.
Past Events
Past EventsOn May 6, 2026, we hosted a virtual public meeting to explain the project background, existing conditions, our proposed design, and next steps. We hosted an hour-long Q&A session at the end of the presentation to hear feedback on the proposed design and answer questions.
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