Downtown Crosswalk Brick Replacement Begins In Andover

ANDOVER, MA — The town's contractor is replacing bricks in 23 crosswalks and completing other sidewalk repairs downtown. The project started June 1 and should be complete by early fall, according to a statement from the town.

The schedule is dependent on the weather and subject to change.

Crosswalks will be completed on the side streets first, starting with Punchard. Work will then continue down Main Street towards Elm Square.

Once the side streets have been completed, work will begin on the crossings of Main Street, according to the town. Once new bricks have been installed on the existing crosswalks, work will begin on concrete sidewalk spot repairs, and wheelchair ramp replacement.

The work may require pedestrian and vehicle detours. Drivers should expect delays as the work proceeds. Emergency vehicles will be allowed through the work area, according to the town.

The town's contractor will be replacing brick crosswalks on Main Street starting June 12. This will require closure of blocks of Main Street as the work progresses.

Local traffic to businesses and parking lots will be permitted. The contractor anticipates completing one crossing per day, with a total of 11 to complete.

You can contact the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division with any questions regarding this project at 978-623-8770 or email dpw-engineering@andoverma.gov