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Main Street Resurfacing, Sidewalk Reconstruction, & Related Work
MassDOT Project 608297
Project Schedule
Project Updates
As of 9/25/2023
Due to the inclement weather, Rte. 38 paving from Colonial Drive to Nelson Street has been delayed by one day and will now be paved nightly on Wednesday September 27, Thursday September 28, and Friday September 29 during the hours of 8PM to 5AM (with a 9PM start on Friday night). Motorist should expect delays when through this area and should seek alternate routes where available.
As of 9/22/2023
As of 9/15/2023
MassDOT is scheduled to begin preparations for final paving on Rte. 38 between Colonial Drive and Nelson Avenue (weather permitting) starting September 18th. Castings are scheduled to be raised Monday night September 18th and Tuesday night September 19th. Paving is scheduled to begin Monday night September 25th and is expected to take four (4) nights to complete. Detours will be in place during this work and delays are expected. Motorists are advised to avoid this part of Main Street during those nights if possible.
As of 6/29/2023
MassDOT will be performing night work to mill the approach roadways to Main Street starting at Colonial Drive and working up on the northbound side of the roadway. This work was postponed from last night due to inclement weather. Motorists are advised to avoid this part of Main Street tonight if possible.
As of 3/29/2023
Next week, MassDOT will resume work on Main Street. They plan to work in the area between Pleasant Street and Chandler Street.
As of 3/7/2023
MassDOT plans to begin working along Main Street again within the next couple of days. A project schedule has not been provided yet, but will be posted on the Town's website as soon as it is available.
As of 10/14/2022
MassDOT continues to work on the Main Street sidewalks in Phase I. The following tasks are anticipated over the next few weeks:
- Finish setting curb next week in Phase I and continue into Phase II northbound side
- The following week they will finish sidewalks and start pouring concrete driveway sidewalks in phase I
- Work will progress into phase II northbound and southbound as long as weather permits
- Jobsite cleanup and preparation for winter shutdown will begin November 28th
As of 9/12/2022
With roadway paving complete, MassDOT’s contractors have begun sidewalk installation work on Main Street. For a description of the work currently being conducted please see the project schedule.
As of 5/26/2022
Line striping for the newly paved areas on Main Street is complete except for the cross walks and stop bars. MassDOT anticipates these areas to be done overnight Thursday, May 26, 2022 into Friday morning, May 27, 2022. Next week MassDOT will be saw cutting along the curb line and laying out the face of curb in preparation for sidewalk work. Work will resume back to days for the foreseeable future.
As of 5/20/2022
Overnight Paving Operations along Main Street (Route 38) and Colonial Drive
Work will be conducted nightly on Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24 during the hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Temporary Detours will be in place
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be conducting overnight paving operations along Main Street (Route 38) in Tewksbury. The work is to begin at the intersection of Main Street and Colonial Drive on Monday night, May 23, during the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., paving the northbound lane. Traffic will be detoured in three separate phases as the paving progresses. The locations of the phases and detours are as follows:
Phase 1: Paving from Colonial Drive to Chandler Street.
Southbound traffic detoured right to Chandler Street, left onto Foster Street, and left onto Colonial Drive.
Phase 2: Paving from Chandler Street to Pleasant Street.
Southbound traffic detoured to East Street, left onto Lee Street, and left onto Chandler Street.
Phase 3: Paving from Pleasant Street to Nelson Street.
Southbound traffic detoured onto Summer Street and back to Pleasant Street.
The southbound lane of Main Street will be paved the following evening, Tuesday, May 24, during the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., utilizing the same phases and detours.
This work is part of a $4.6 million project for resurfacing and related work along a section of Main Street (Route 38). Work is expected to be completed in early Fall 2023.
Those traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed and use caution. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place. The schedule for this work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are also encouraged to:
- Dial 511 and select a route to hear real–time conditions.
- Visit Mass 511, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
- Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
- Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.
As of 5/13/2022
MassDOT’s contractor, Newport, will be working nights next week due to daytime traffic concerns. They will continue to raise structures from Colonial Drive to Pleasant Street. They finished from Pleasant Street to Nelson Avenue last night. They will utilize the milling detours as needed.
Here is the anticipated work plan:
- Sunday and Monday - Chandler to Pleasant
- Tuesday and Wednesday - Chandler to Colonial
- Thursday - If needed
As of 5/11/2022
MassDOT will continue roadway operations on Main Street in Tewksbury on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 and Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
MassDOT Advisory: Tewksbury
Overnight Milling Operations along Main Street (Route 38)
Work will be conducted nightly on Sunday, May 8, Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, during the hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Temporary detours will be in place
TEWKSBURY – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be conducting overnight milling operations along Main Street (Route 38) in Tewksbury. The work is scheduled to be conducted in three phases, and will occur nightly on Sunday, May 8, Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, during overnight hours from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. All work is anticipated to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11.
The phasing, location and schedule for the milling operations will be as follows:
• Phase 1 - Milling operations will take place from Colonial Drive to Chandler Street on Sunday, May 8, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Southbound traffic will be detoured right to Chandler Street, left onto Foster Road, and left onto Colonial Drive.
• Phase 2 - Milling operations will take place from Chandler Street to Pleasant Street on Monday, May 9, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Southbound traffic will be detoured to East Street, left onto Lee Street, and left onto Chandler Street.
• Phase 3 - Milling operations will take place from Pleasant Street to Nelson Street on Tuesday, May 10, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Southbound traffic will be detoured onto Summer Street and back to Pleasant Street.
Police details will be deployed to safely direct traffic through the work zone utilizing localized signed detours and bi-directional traffic patterns during the milling work.
This work is part of a $4.6 million project for resurfacing and related work along a section of Main Street (Route 38). The work is expected to be completed in early fall 2023.
Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.
Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are also encouraged to:
• Dial 511 and select a route to hear real–time conditions.
• Visit www.mass511.com, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory
• information and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
• Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
• Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.
Detour Maps
Project Overview
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is undertaking a major project to resurface approximately 1.6 miles of Main Street. The project will encompass the area between Nelson Avenue to Colonial Drive. Some areas of Main Street will be widened to accommodate both vehicles and cyclists. Cement concrete sidewalks and vertical granite curbing will be installed along the corridor. Guardrails will be replaced throughout the project limits. The drainage system will be cleaned and repaired. Additional drainage structures will be added where needed. The work will include the installation of sediment and erosion control best management practices (BMPs) prior to the proposed activities. The Project will improve safety, operations, and connectivity for all users, consistent with the Healthy Transportation Policy Directive (P-13-001 & E-20-001). Specifically, the Project will enhance safety and connectivity by eliminating gaps in the sidewalk network, improving mid-block crossings and update intersection geometry to MassDOT standards to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian facilities. A notice of Intent was filed with the Tewksbury Conservation Commission and an Order of Conditions was issued on May 11, 2021.