Andover Begins Work On Pedestrian Safety Measures

ANDOVER, MA — Work is underway on a pedestrian safety project on Lincoln Street.

"Lincoln Street, an approximately half-mile roadway stretching from Shawsheen Road to Lowell Street, is a key route for students traveling to and from Andover High School and West Middle School," according to the town's website. "Improving pedestrian safety on this roadway has been identified as a priority in several town-wide planning initiatives..."

An updated plan calls for constructing a five-foot sidewalk on the west side of the street along with curbing on both sides to improve drainage, a crosswalk at Lincoln and Marilyn Road, and a temporary rubber speed cushion to slow traffic at the crosswalk.

Construction of the sidewalk and crosswalk is anticipated to be completed this fall.

"These improvements will close a key sidewalk gap and make Lincoln Street safer and more accessible for pedestrians, particularly students traveling to nearby schools."

More information is available at the town's website.