Public Hearing Notice  Monson – Resurfacing and related work on Main Street (Route 32)

A Design Public Hearing will be held to present the design for the proposed project in Monson, MA.

Purpose:

The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed 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 The primary goal is to modernize the Main Street (Route 32) corridor by creating a more equitable roadway for different user types. This modernization will provide a safe and accessible pedestrian network by repairing existing sidewalks and curb ramps to meet ADA standards, new crosswalks at various intersections where none are found, repair roadway pavement and other surface infrastructure, and address stormwater & drainage deficiencies. The Town is looking to “refresh” and re-vegetate Main Street, specifically after the destruction on the infrastructure from the June 1, 2011, tornado. Bicycle accommodations consisting of a 5’ bicycle lane” have been provided in accordance with applicable design guides.

A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Town of Monson 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.612984. 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 held.

MassDOT provides translation, interpretation, and other reasonable accommodations upon request. Requests should be made at least ten (10) business days prior to the event. Please contact MassDOT’s Highway Project Accommodations office at MassDOTHighwayProjectAccommodations@dot.state.ma.us for your accommodation needs.

In case of inclement weather, a cancellation announcement will be posted on this website.