Boston Public Works@BostonPWD

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 Boston, MA
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Joined July 2016
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PWD crews were out early this morning sweeping streets, picking up litter, and emptying trash receptacles across #Dorchester and #Mattapan. 🧹 🗑️
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💡 Our Street Lighting Division is continuing lighting upgrades in Back Bay while crews in Dorchester are working to upgrade pendant fixtures - helping improve visibility and reliability across our neighborhoods.
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PWD crews were out bright & early sweeping streets, picking-up litter & emptying trash receptacles citywide. 🗑️ 🧹 🦺
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It was a busy week for our PWD patch crews working citywide. If you see a roadway deficiency, please report it to 311 so we can dispatch a crew to make repairs.
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Reminder: Daytime Street Sweeping begins on Monday, March 16 in #BeaconHill, the #NorthEnd & #SouthEnd. Please follow posted street signage. All other Boston neighborhoods will resume April 1.
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PWD patch crews continue to take advantage of the warm, dry weather to make repairs to streets across the city. A reminder to call 311 to report any roadway deficiencies - we appreciate your help.
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📢 PWD Update: Daytime Street Sweeping begins on Monday, March 16 in #BeaconHill, the #NorthEnd & #SouthEnd. Please follow posted street signage. All other Boston neighborhoods will resume April 1.
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PWD patch crews are taking advantage of the dry weather to make repairs to streets across the city. If you notice any roadway deficiencies, please report it to 311 so we can dispatch a crew to fix it.
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To maximize accessibility along the St. Patrick’s Day parade route in #SouthBoston, crews will be removing snow on Telegraph St, Thomas Park, 6th St, K St, and 4th St beginning Monday (3/9) at 8PM. Parking restrictions will be in effect - please follow all posted signage.
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Weekend sweeping operations started early this morning with crews cleaning streets & bike lanes in #BrightonMA, #Chinatown, #Dorchester,#HydePark, #Mattapan & #Roxbury. For everything you need to know about the City of Boston Sweeping Program: boston.gov/departments/publi…
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🛠️💡Our Street Lighting Division is continuing to upgrade fixtures throughout Back Bay. Pics below from Charles St, Stuart St. & Boylston St. To learn more about the team that keeps our streets shining bright: boston.gov/departments/publi…
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With a mix of precipitation continuing to fall & temperatures dropping, PWD crews & contractors are currently treating roadways. If you’re traveling this morning, please use caution & take your time.
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Before more inclement weather arrives this evening, PWD patch crews are taking advantage of the dry conditions to repair road deficiencies across the city.
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As the snow transitions to sleet & freezing rain, our crews & contractors are treating roadways across the city. This mix of precipitation is expected to last through the night, so take extra caution if you’re traveling. For all your winter resources: Boston.gov/snow
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With a mix of snow, sleet & freezing rain in the forecast, PWD crews are activated & ready to treat roadways as necessary. Travel conditions could be challenging during the evening commute, so please take your time. ❄️ 🌧️
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With light snow falling, PWD crews are activated & ready to treat roads as necessary. If you’re traveling, please be cautious & take your time. A reminder that all your winter resources can be found at: Boston.gov/snow
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Our Street Lighting Division was busy today upgrading lighting fixtures on multiple streets in #BackBay. In total, over 100 fixtures were replaced to improve visibility, safety & energy reliability throughout the neighborhood.💡🦺🛠️
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Snow removal efforts began early this morning in the City of Boston, as crews continue widening & clearing roads, bike lanes, crosswalks & curb ramps.❄️🚲🚜
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Boston Public Works retweeted
City of Boston
@CityOfBoston
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Daytime street sweeping is delayed in the City of Boston due to snow. Neighborhoods scheduled to begin on March 1 will be delayed until at least March 16. Beacon Hill, the North End, and the South End will be impacted. boston.gov/street-sweeping
Boston announces delay of daytime street sweeping in Beacon Hill, North End, and South End until March 16, with other areas resuming April 1.

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Updated snow removal totals following the blizzard: ❄️ 3,671 loads removed from city streets ❄️ 61,332 cubic yards Is the work complete? Not yet. Today, skid steer work continues citywide to clear crosswalks & curb ramps.
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