SAUGUS — A series of pavement projects are now underway throughout the town to ensure Saugus streets are in good condition, Town Manager Scott Crabtree said Friday.
Over the next several weeks, the following streets will undergo one or more of milling, overlay paving, roadway reclamation, and/or curb replacements as part of the town’s road paving plan to improve roadway safety and traffic flow: Portions of Basswood Avenue, Bayview Avenue, Ruby Road, Emerald Road, Adelaide Avenue, Beacham Avenue, Hurd Avenue, Sapphire Road, Summit Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Oceanview Avenue, Dow Street, Adams Court, Norman Avenue, Webb Place, Elmwood Avenue, Altamount Avenue, Aldo Drive, Dewey Street, Pond Street, Beacham Avenue, and Kirkland Street.
The work will be overseen by the Department of Public Works. Parking will be limited in work zones during construction, and traffic detours will be established as required to allow for the work to be completed.
“Ensuring and continuing to improve the functionality and safety of the town’s roadways has always been of critical importance to this administration,” Crabtree said. “Safe roadways improve traffic flow and reduce congestion and accidents, which will benefit town residents and visitors every day, making it easier for everyone to get where they need to be.”
Each year under the Crabtree Administration, the town paces a series of roadways as part of its ongoing annual road paving and repair plan.
Last year, the town paved portions of Forest Street, Vine Street, Walnut Street, Adams Avenue, Clinton Avenue, and Harmon Road.
The year before portions of Ballard Street, Forest Street, Elmwood Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Adams Avenue, Orcutt Avenue, Stone Street, Lewis Street, and Landers Street were paved.
Crabtree thanked residents in advance for their patience and cooperation throughout the project.
“It is a top priority of this Board of Selectmen and this administration to continue to make important and beneficial improvements to our community’s infrastructure,” Crabtree said. “We are happy to continue to provide these services to our residents and families of Saugus.”
For more information about the project, residents are asked to contact the Department of Public Works at 781-231-4143.
