DCR will be widening the sidewalks/path here. The biggest change will be moving the street-level bike lane onto a wider shared-use path. The speed limit in this area will also be lowered to 25 mph. Just putting this note here to flag it as the work is estimated to be completed by late November.

Link to plans:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-memorial-dr-construction-plan-october-2024/download

Link to traffic notice from the DCR:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-traffic-advisory-safety-improvements-for-the-bu-bridge-corridor-of-memorial-drive-in-cambridge/download

Link to news article:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/10/04/state-officials-say-work-to-improve-safety-at-lethal-memorial-drive-crash-site-will-begin-on-monday