Andover Lowers Speed Limits On 10 Roads

ANDOVER, MA — The town has received approval from the state to begin enforcing a lower, 25-mph speed limit on 10 roads.

The roads where all steps of the approval process have been completed and where 25-mph speed limits will be enforced are the following:

• Abbot Bridge Drive
• Algonquin Ave
• Andover Street
• Eastman Road
• Argilla Road
• Ballardvale Road
• Beacon Street
• Brundrett Ave
• Central Street
• Woburn Street

The town is awaiting MassDOT approval and accompanying paperwork to lower the speed limits on the following roads:

• Elm Street
• High Street
• Lupine Road
• School Street
• Salem Street
• Shawsheen Road

The move comes after town meeting voted to opt-in to a state law that puts a cap on speed limits at 25 mph in thickly settled areas and business districts. The select board then voted to implement the measure throughout the town.

"The adjusted speed limit is intended to make Andover streets safer for drivers and pedestrians, and to reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of a motor vehicle accident," according to a town statement.

Read more at the town's website.