Longmeadow Street and Converse Street Reconstruction

The proposed project consists of intersection improvements at the intersections of Converse Street and Laurel Street, Converse Street and Longmeadow Street and Longmeadow Street and Forest Glen Road/Western Drive. Improvements will include new and improved turn lanes, and traffic signal reconstruction. Work will also consist of new signage and pavement markings. Bicycle accommodations consisting of a 5’ to 6’ bicycle lane in both directions have been provided in accordance with applicable design guides.

A pre-recorded Design Public Hearing was posted to the MassDOT website here on January, 28, 2021 to present the proposed RESURFACING AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ON LONGMEADOW STREET (ROUTE 5) AND CONVERSE STREET (0.84 MILES) project in Longmeadow, MA.

The purpose of this hearing was to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed RESURFACING AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ON LONGMEADOW STREET (ROUTE 5) AND CONVERSE STREET project. All views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. 

Written statements and other exhibits regarding the proposed undertaking were to be submitted to Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Project Management, Project File No. 608881. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked no later than ten (10) business days after the hearing is posted to the MassDOT website. Project inquiries may be emailed to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us. 

Webinar Publication Date: January 28th, 2021

Comment Period: January 28th - February 11th, 2021

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FUNDING
Federal$5,596,534.40
State$1,1399,133.60
Total$6,995,668.00


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