ANDOVER, MA — Andover was awarded a $4.4 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to support safety improvements at the Essex Street railroad crossings and continue a larger effort to improve roadway safety along the Essex Street corridor.
The new federal award adds to a $3.3 million MassWorks grant the town received in 2023. Together, the two grants are expected to help move the project toward construction, according to the town.
The Essex Street work is focused on railroad crossing safety, but the project also reaches beyond the crossing area. According to the town, the broader goal is to improve roadway safety throughout the corridor and address transportation issues that have affected travel in the area for years.
When the project is completed, the town said it will address longstanding transportation challenges and improve connections between Downtown Andover, the commuter rail station and other key destinations.
The town also said the work is expected to support continued development in the area.
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