Public Hearing Notice  Andover - Reconstruction on Route 133 (Lowell Street) from Shawsheen Road to Route 28 (North Main Street)

Purpose:

The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Reconstruction on Route 133 (Lowell Street) from Shawsheen Road to Route 28 (North Main Street) project. All views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

Proposal:

The proposed project consists of intersection and roadway improvements along Route 133 (Lowell Street) between Shawsheen Road and North Main Street (Route 28). Improvements include provision of full pedestrian and bicycle accommodations as well as traffic signal upgrades. The project includes a new shared use path for pedestrian and bicyclist use on the north side of Route 133, stormwater drainage system upgrades, replacement of two traffic signal systems, intersection geometric modifications, addition of designated turn lanes, ADA/AAB compliant curb ramps, pavement resurfacing, new signage and pavement markings along the corridor and at intersections. Lighting, landscape, and streetscape elements that complement and enhance the historic character of the area will also be included in the project.

A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Town of Andover is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be presented in the hearing.

Project inquiries, written statements and other exhibits regarding the proposed undertaking may be submitted to Carrie E. Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer, via e-mail to MassDOTProjectManagement@dot.state.ma.us or via US Mail to Suite 7550, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Project Management, Project File No. 611957. Statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be emailed or postmarked no later than ten (10) business days (14 calendar days) after the hearing is hosted on the MassDOT website listed below. 

This hearing is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (e.g interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, live captioning, videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), TTD/TTY at (857) 266-0603, fax (857) 368-0602 or by email (MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us). Requests should be made as soon as possible and prior to the hearing, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the hearing.  

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