Design Public Hearing For Route 16 Plans In Milford, Hopedale

MILFORD, MA—Want to know what's happening with the proposed Route 16 project?

A design public hearing is being held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed Route 16 Improvements project in Milford and Hopedale on Tuesday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milford Town Hall.

At this hearing, which is to give the public a full overview of the proposed project, all the views and comments will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible, said organizers.

The proposed Route 16 project extends 0.75 miles from Water Street in Milford west to Adin
Street in Hopedale. It also includes 150 feet of Adin Street and 650 feet of Route 140 (Prospect Street and Cape Road). The proposed improvements include: new signals, geometric improvements and dedicated turning lanes at the Route 16/Route 140 intersection; new roadway pavements; new sidewalks and ADA complaint wheelchair ramps; drainage improvements; and a five-foot wide roadway shoulder for bicycle accommodation.

A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project, continues the announcement. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. MassDOT, the Town of Hopedale and the Town of Milford are jointly responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this hearing/meeting.

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