CHARLEMONT- ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION AND VILLAGE CENTER TRAFFIC CALMING ON ROUTE 2, FROM MM 29.5 TO MM 31.0

This 1.5 mile highway reconstruction project begins 1500 feet west of Route 8A south and ends 2600 feet east of Route 8A north. The project includes roadway and sidewalk reconstruction; drainage system and culvert repairs (including Rice Brook culvert, C-05-18); and construction of various traffic calming measures in the Charlemont village center. The town has requested that new sidewalk be constructed on the north side of Route 2 from Riddell Road to Zoar Outdoor (0.5 miles). MassDOT is currently determining the feasibility of constructing this sidewalk. In addition, all existing sidewalks and curb-cut ramps will be reconstructed to achieve PROWAG compliance. Proposed traffic calming measures will likely include sidewalk and crosswalk enhancements, "gateway" areas at the village center approaches, and improved signage and landscaping.