CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Plans are in the work to permanently close off a block in Harvard Square to car traffic.
Lower Bow Street is being fully pedestrianized in a new motion put forward and approved by Cambridge’s City Council.
This comes after Lower Bow Street had been closed off to traffic for two years due to construction.
During those two years it was discovered that surrounding traffic was not impacted by its closure.
Neighboring businesses between Dewolfe and Plympton Street are in support of the idea of closing the street as this will allow for outdoor dining and spaces to be accessible for them to use.
Removable security bollards will also be set up on the street to allow people to walk freely along the street.
“I really enjoy having the space to walk without being endangered by cars,” said Bill from Cambridge.
It is currently being decided whether the security bollards will be manual or automated.
If the bollards are automated, the city will be able to use a code to lower them and allow for delivery trucks to drive down the street and deliver products to the local businesses and restaurants.
The closure is set to be made permanent next spring.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@JamesRojasMMJ) reports.