Project Construction Update 

July 23, 2026

What's New?

• This summer, through August 2026, the contractor anticipates the following construction and site preparation activities along the Route 114 project corridor:
  • Excavation and grading will take place for the future shared-use path between the Andover Bypass and Willow Street, beginning as early as Monday, July 27, and continuing through August.
    • Work is anticipated to start at the Andover Bypass and progress east towards Willow Street.
  • Utility work is expected to continue in the project corridor, including, but not limited to, the following activities:
    • Saw cutting of roadway surfaces to support utility installation
    • Installation of water insertion valves
    • Utility pole relocation
    • Gas utility relocation, beginning in late August.
  • Route 114 center median removal and temporary paving at intersections throughout the corridor are expected to continue through September. Temporary traffic control devices will be placed in lieu of the median.
  • Continued site preparation activities at properties slated for demolition at the intersection of Route 114 and Hillside Road in North Andover, including installation of temporary construction fencing and related preparation work at 582, 591, 599, and 607 Turnpike Street. Demolition activities are expected to begin this summer.
  • Installation and maintenance of erosion control, sediment control, and stormwater protection measures in advance of and alongside upcoming work activities.
  • Test pitting (soil sampling and utility investigation) at various locations on Route 114 throughout the corridor are anticipated to continue through September.
  • Material deliveries will occur to project work sites and active work zones.

When is this Work Happening?

• Work activities are scheduled on weekdays, Monday – Friday, during the summer construction season.
• Work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

How Will this Affect You? 

• Lane shifts, traffic control devices, and police details may be required on Route 114 in the project limits to support these activities for public and worker safety.
• Construction signage will remain in place and may be adjusted as needed to support shifting work areas and maintain safe travel through the corridor.
• Access for pedestrians and emergency services will be maintained.
• Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. 

Stay Connected:  

• For more information on the Route 114 Corridor Improvements in North Andover, please visit our website at this link.
• To reach the project team, please email NorthAndoverRoute114@dot.state.ma.us or call the project hotline phone number at (978) 906-8694.
• If you have been forwarded this email, and would like to receive project updates and traffic advisories, please subscribe for updates here. 

Public Information Meeting – Tonight!

Route 114 Corridor Improvements – North Andover

Please join us tonight for an In-Person Public Information Meeting to update the public on the status of the Route 114 corridor improvements between Waverly Road and Willow Street/Mill Road, in North Andover. The meeting will be held tonight on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Merrimack College Arcidi Center at 20 Rockridge Road in Andover, starting at 6:30 p.m. 

The public is encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about the project and provide feedback. MassDOT will review the project background, introduce the project's construction team, review the upcoming construction activities and schedule, and provide a public involvement overview. This event will include a formal presentation followed by an opportunity to ask questions and make comments. Public input will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. This meeting will be recorded and made available online for those who are unable to attend. 

This project involves roadway safety, pedestrian and cyclist, and traffic signal improvements along the Route 114 corridor in North Andover.

The work includes the reconstruction of Route 114/Turnpike Street, and the replacement and addition of sidewalks, curb ramps, and shared-use paths, with connections to local streets, businesses, and Merrimack College. This project also includes improvements to roadway drainage, landscaping, hardscaping, and the relocation of utilities within the corridor. 

Early work started on Monday, April 27, which includes the installation of construction signage and site preparation. Tree protection and removal, test pit excavation, demolition of four structures at the intersection of Route 114 and Hillside Road, and center median work are anticipated to begin as early as mid-May.

Event: North Andover Route 114 Corridor Improvements, In-Person Public Information Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Merrimack College, Arcidi Center, 20 Rockridge Road, Andover, MA, 01810

 Please click here to find more information at the event page online.

For more information on the project, please visit the project website:

MassDOT Route 114 Corridor Improvements Project in North Andover