MassDOT Advisory: North Andover Construction to Begin on Route 114 Corridor Improvements Project
Advisory: North Andover
Construction to Begin on Route 114 Corridor Improvements Project
Early construction activities begin Monday, April 27
Public Information Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 6
NORTH ANDOVER – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that early construction activities, including preparatory work, for the Route 114 Corridor Improvements project in North Andover are scheduled to start in late April, and will continue through the 2026 construction season.
Early work will include surveying, installation of construction signage, and site preparation activities, will begin on Monday, April 27. Tree protection and removal, test pit excavation, demolition of four structures at the intersection of Route 114 and Hillside Road, and center median work is expected to take place in mid-May.
Work will take place on Route 114 (Turnpike Street) between Waverly Road and Willow Street on weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Temporary weekday lane shifts and lane closures within the project limits are expected. Local access for businesses, residents, and emergency services will be maintained.
These operations and this schedule are weather-dependent and subject to change. Police details and appropriate signage will be deployed to assist traffic flow around the work zones.
Those traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place.
For more information on the Route 114 Corridor Improvements in North Andover, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/route-114-corridor-improvements-north-andover.
Additional construction updates will be provided as the project advances, which can be received by subscribing to email updates through the project website.
The public is invited to attend an in-person Public Information Meeting for the project on Wednesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Merrimack College Arcidi Center, located at 20 Rockridge Road in Andover.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are also encouraged to:
- Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
- Dial 511 and select a route to hear real–time conditions.
- Follow @MassDOT on X (formerly known as Twitter) to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
- Contact the project team via email at NorthAndoverRoute114@dot.state.ma.us.
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Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 5: Approve Payment of Prior Years Unpaid Bills
Warrant Article of the Day
As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing
Article 5: Approve Payment of Prior Years Unpaid Bills
This article allows the town to pay bills from a previous year that may have arrived late or were unpaid for other reasons. This year we have not identified any unpaid bills.
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Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 3 and 4: Authorization to Accept and Grant Easements
Warrant Article of the Day
As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing
Article 3 and 4: Authorization to Accept and Grant Easements
These articles allow the Town to accept and grant easements for any public purpose. An easement is a right to use someone else’s land for a particular purpose. The Town often has to accept easements for purposes like extensions of sidewalks or for utility purposes. The Town may grant an easement to a utility company or the Commonwealth.
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Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 2: Authorization of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years
Warrant Article of the Day
As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing
Article 2: Authorization of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years
Massachusetts Law only allows municipalities to enter into a contract of up to three years without permission of Town Meeting. This article allows the Town Manager and Superintendent to sign contracts of longer than three years with the Select Board’s or School Committee’s approvals. Towns will sometimes opt for longer contracts in order to lock in attractive pricing or for a lease. For instance, the Select Board voted to allow a five year contract to rent the town’s postage machine in order to take advantage of the best pricing.
North Andover Newsbrief, Week of April 13, 2026
Kittredge School Building Project FAQs: https://sites.google.com/northandoverma.gov/kittredge/project/faqs
Fire Station 3 Project FAQs: https://sites.google.com/northandoverma.gov/fmp-2-0/fire-station-3
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– North Andover Household Hazardous Waste Day
When: April 18, 2026
Time: 9am – 1pm
Nonresidents: 12pm – 1pm
Where: TBI
210 Holt Road
North Andover, MA 01845
978.686.2020
TBI accepts credit/debit and cash only
CleanHarbors – check only
– E-Waste Recycling Drive
April 13-17, April 21 – 25, April 27 – May 1
Biodegradable Paper Bags Only. Grass Clippings Only. No brush, sticks, rocks, asphalt, dirt, soil, or potted plants.
Please do not place items curbside before April 13 and do not block sidewalks.Once collection begins, please add your address to the list for pick up by clicking here. This
form helps to make the process more efficient.
Merrimac Valley Veterans Collaborative 4-14-2026 10-12 Chelmsford TH
April 14, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Chelmsford Town Offices, Room 205
50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
*Parking Instructions: There is parking available behind the building. Please park there. From the parking lot, you can enter the back door of the building and there will be signs guiding you to the meeting room 205.*
Featured Speakers:
Doug Linnell, Go Mobile Assets
Go Mobile Assets™ is a veteran-led nonprofit based in the Merrimack Valley.
Founded by a service-connected veteran who experienced firsthand the challenges of transitioning out of military life, rebuilding stability, and reconnecting with family and community. Their mission is to restore dignity, access, and connection for veterans in recovery and transition.
Tiffany Lever, Lowell Vet Center
The Lowell Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. They offer a range of services, from talk therapy to recreational activities.
Flyer attached