Jay Mello, P.E., Assistant Commissioner
Andy Truman, P.E., Director of Engineering
Engineering, a division of DPW, manages the planning, design, construction and preservation of the City's public infrastructure. The Division is responsible for streets and sidewalks projects, sewer programs, private street conversions, Conservation Commission and Planning Board issues, bridge construction and right of way permitting.
Construction Activity
View the scheduled construction related activity for resurfacing, water and sewer work city-wide. Motorists are advised that there will be traffic delays at these locations during construction activity. The typical hours of work will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Emergency events are not listed on this page.
Shrewsbury Street Sewer Work Notice: The majority of work along Shrewsbury Street has been completed, with minor cleanup and manhole work remaining.
We appreciate your patience while this important infrastructure work is completed.
Tunnel Closure Alert: The Ernest A. Johnson tunnel will be closed to the public until further notice.
Active Resurfacing & Construction Maps
Additional details, including contact information, can be found on the embedded maps by clicking on the highlighted street.
Permits & Licensing
Engineering
Create an Account • Submit Applications • Manage & Print Permits
For information on all city permits, licenses and fees, visit the Permit/License Center.
We encourage you to submit your application ONLINE through our permit portal!
Before you can submit an application for a permit or license you must create an account. For your convenience, payments can be made via all major credit cards or ACH transfer.
In addition to creating an account, if you are a new contractor, you must register as a New Contractor and attach a copy of your insurance binder. Alternatively, if you are a company already on file with DPW&P, you can request updates to your company contact information, insurance and surety via the Company and Individual Information Updates.
Permit/License Types
- DPWP Engineering Permit
- Small Wireless Facilities License and Permit
- Flow Test Permit
- General Hydrant Use Permit
- Drainlayer License
- Grant Plan Review
- Outdoor Dining on Public Sidewalk Permit
- Stationary Vendor Permit
- Wastewater Discharge Permit
- Move Overweight Loads on Local Streets
Winter Street Opening Moratorium
The annual Winter Street Opening Moratorium will take effect on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. This policy is in place to facilitate potential snow and ice operations and ensure safe vehicular travel and pedestrian mobility during adverse weather conditions anticipated during the winter months.
This year the DPW is piloting a weather grace period with rolling dates for some moratorium requirements.
Key Details
Weather Grace Period: On a weekly basis starting on 11/14/25, DPW will analyze the weather forecast for the subsequent 7 days. Based on forecasted weather, DPW will determine 1) when, if possible, the weather grace period will be extended to, and 2) The date for termination of work.
Notification: Drainlayers shall be notified by email. The DPW Engineering webpage will also be updated.
Existing Permits: Existing permitted work can continue until the work termination date.
New Permits: New permits will only be issued for work which can be completed within the weather grace period.
Termination of Work: The weather grace period shall end, and all work shall cease until April 1 when either 1) an adverse winter weather event is forecasted, or 2) the forecasted daytime high temperature drops below 40° F for a period of at least 48 hours. All work shall be finalized, and roadway/sidewalk restoration shall be completed 48 hours prior to the declared termination of work date.
TERMINATION OF WORK DATE: 11/26/2025
Licensed Contractors
Information for Contractors
Please view the documents below if you are a contractor performing work within the City of Worcester:
Information for Residents
If you are a resident looking for a licensed contractor (insured and bonded to perform work within the City of Worcester), please review the following documents:
Resources
Contact Information
Address
Engineering
20 East Worcester Street
Worcester, MA 01604
Contact
Phone: 508-929-1300
Fax: 508-799-1448
Email Us
Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.