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The proposed project consists of the replacement of the superstructure and the center pier of the Cedar Street Bridge over Route 9. In replacing the superstructure the cedar street profile will be raised to accommodate the required vertical clearance over Route 9 of 15 feet. To facilitate construction while maintaining vehicular and pedestrian traffic the final bridge width will be increased to four traffic lanes with sidewalks on both sides. The work also includes the reconstruction of about 430 linear feet of Cedar Street and about 250 linear feet of Worcester Road and other incidental work. The Cedar Street/Worcester Road intersection will have new traffic signals. Adequate access to abutting property will be maintained during construction.
A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassHighway's policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this hearing.
Written views received by MassHighway subsequent to the date of this notice and up to five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, with an engineer in attendance to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout is available on the MassHighway website listed below.
Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the Public Hearing regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Frank A. Tramontozzi, P.E., Chief Engineer, Massachusetts Highway Department, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116. Such submissions will also be accepted at the hearing. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked within ten (10) business days of this Public Hearing.
The community has declared that this facility is accessible to all in compliance with the ADA / Title II. However, persons in need of ADA / Title II accommodations should contact Angela Rudikoff by phone VOICE (617) 973-7005, TDDY (617) 973-7306 or email angela.rudikoff@eot.state.ma.us. Requests must be made at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing.
In case of inclement weather, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the MassHighway website http://www.mass.gov/mhd.
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