Major Peabody, Salem Artery Roadwork Project Proposed

SALEM, MA — A state construction proposal involving Boston Street and Main Street through Salem and Peabody will be the subject of a state Department of Transportation virtual design hearing on Sept. 27.

The proposed project consists of pedestrian, bicycle, traffic signal and roadway improvements on Boston Street from the Peabody city line to Essex Street, and on Main Street in Peabody, from the Salem City line to Howley Street.

Sidewalk reconstruction, off-road bike lanes and shared use paths, upgrades to
all traffic signals along the corridor, landscaping, stormwater improvements and utility relocations are included in the proposal.

The project would also require a secure right-of-way and temporary or permanent easements, for which Peabody and Salem would be responsible.

The hearing is to provide the public with information on the project and solicit feedback. The state DOT said all views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered "to the maximum extent possible."

The meeting set for 6 to 8 p.m. can be found here. The meeting will the transcribed by a stenographer with more information on that here.

Project inquiries, written statements and other exhibits regarding the proposed undertaking may be submitted to Carrie E. Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer, via e-mail to MassDOTProjectManagement@dot.state.ma.us or via US Mail to Suite 6340, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Project Management, Project File No. 609437.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)