Maple Street Bottleneck Reduction Project 2024

You will find news and information about the town's Maple Street Bottleneck Reduction Project here. This project was completed in 2024. 

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2023 SpringGrant application is submitted to the Bottleneck Reduction Program.  Recipients will receive up to $500K in construction funds plus MassDOT will use one of their engineering firms to design plans to address the stated concerns.
2023 FallTown receives notice that they have been selected to advance to the next step of the selection process and be visited by a MassDOT design consultant to verify the scope of the project.
2023 FallNitsch Engineering submits a draft scope of services to MassDOT for approval
2024 SpringThe Town receives word via Nitsch Engineering that MassDOT has approved the draft scope of work and Nitsch Engineering is free to begin design according to the approved scope. Design recommendations included traffic calming measures, improved signage, and safer crossings.
2024 SummerConstruction and implementation of safety and traffic calming improvements begins. 
2024 FallProject completed.