Malden Secures Funding To Move Broadway Project Toward Construction

MALDEN, MA — The city has secured nearly $2 million in state and federal funding to advance a significant roadway reconstruction effort.

The $1.98 million award will be used to complete the final design phase of the Broadway Reconstruction Project, bringing the project to "shovel-ready" status before construction begins. City officials said the funding will also reduce costs to taxpayers as Malden continues pursuing additional funding for the project.

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The grant includes $1.584 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development program. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will provide the required 20 percent local match, contributing an additional $396,000 for a total award of $1.98 million.

The reconstruction project spans Broadway from the Everett line to the Melrose border and includes a series of "complete streets" improvements aimed at making the corridor safer and more efficient for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Plans call for six new turn lanes, a new signalized intersection at Taylor and Grover streets, 19 new crosswalks, retimed traffic signals, ADA-compliant curb ramps, upgraded pedestrian signals, expanded stormwater infrastructure, wayfinding improvements and new street trees and landscaping.

Mayor Gary Christenson said the city secured the highly competitive funding because of its long-term vision for the corridor.

"We won this highly competitive grant because we have a clear vision for the Broadway corridor that promotes safe and efficient travel for all users, creates a walkable corridor for residents and promotes a business-friendly environment to incentivize economic development," Christenson said in a statement.

The project is the latest step in a years-long effort to reimagine one of Malden's busiest roadways. In 2018, the city received a Massachusetts Gaming Commission planning grant to study how Broadway would be affected by the opening of Encore Boston Harbor and identify opportunities for future transportation improvements and economic development. A follow-up Broadway Corridor Study completed in 2023 evaluated existing traffic conditions, projected future traffic patterns, and proposed conceptual roadway designs.

Malden also completed a zoning study that included extensive public outreach throughout 2022. The final plan, released in late 2023, recommended zoning updates, building design guidelines and parking changes intended to guide future development along the corridor.

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey said the reconstruction project will improve both safety and quality of life for residents.

"Massachusetts is leading the nation in addressing the road safety crisis," Markey said in a statement. "These long-awaited improvements to Broadway will make our roads safer and Malden more livable."

According to the city, the BUILD funding will cover engineering, design plans and other preliminary work before construction begins. Malden said it will continue seeking additional state and federal transportation funding to pay for the construction phase.

The grant is also the latest in a series of awards secured by Malden's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. Since July 2021, the department has brought in nearly $45.9 million in grant funding, including $13.7 million for transportation-related projects.

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