Andover Awarded $31,500 For 'Traffic Calming' On Punchard Avenue

ANDOVER, MA — Andover was awarded a $31,500 state grant for "temporary traffic calming measures" on Punchard Avenue, the state said.

Andover was one of 77 communities to receive a Shared Streets and Spaces Program grant in the latest state funding round, which totaled $6.5 million.

The state program provides technical assistance and funding for changes to curbs, streets, plazas and parking areas.

The temporary traffic calming measures are meant to "demonstrate various speed reduction approaches and an outdoor dining space on Punchard Avenue."

“The Shared Streets and Spaces Program has now awarded $33 million total to 183 cities and towns since the competitive grants were offered to municipalities 13 months ago,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. “Shared Streets grants kept local economies going and gave the public options for safe travel and activities during the pandemic, helping all of us reimagine how we can share streets and spaces to stay safe and improve the quality of life in our communities.”

Since June 2020, the program has awarded $33 million to 183 municipalities and four transit agencies.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.