Shrewsbury Wins $3.6M For Route 20 Traffic Signal, New Development

SHREWSBURY, MA — A long-planned traffic signal near Stoney Hill Road and a mixed-use development are moving forward with help from a new round of state funding.

The Town of Shrewsbury was awarded a $3,676,630 HousingWorks Infrastructure Program grant to construct a signalized intersection serving Stoney Hill Road and a proposed mixed-use development at 525 Hartford Turnpike. The work is intended to improve traffic flow and safety for residents while supporting new housing and commercial space.

The intersection of Route 20 and Stoney Hill Road is currently unsignalized. The Shrewsbury Select Board authorized the town to apply for the grant in May.

The planned development includes two five-story buildings with 250 apartments and about 12,000 square feet of retail space, according to town project documents. The project will also include deed-restricted open space.

Construction of the traffic signal was previously expected to begin in 2027 and conclude by 2029, based on information presented to the Select Board.

$330 Million Awarded To More Than 200 MA Communities

Shrewsbury’s grant was announced Thursday as part of a record $330 million Community One Stop for Growth funding round covering 403 economic development and housing projects in 207 Massachusetts communities, according to the Healey administration.

The state awarded about $109.7 million through the HousingWorks Infrastructure Program for 54 projects. State officials said the overall funding round is expected to support more than 27,000 homes, 13,000 permanent jobs and 7 million square feet of commercial development.

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