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Project Description:
LYNNFIELD- RAIL TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, FROM FORD AVENUE TO THE PEABODY CITY LINE
Phase 1 project consists of a 12-ft wide asphalt shared-use path with 2-ft wide soft surface (grass) shoulders. The route extends 1.81 miles from Ford Avenue in Lynnfield to the Lynnfield Peabody town line with most of the route occupying the former railroad track bed. There are two roadway crossings at Summer Street and Pillings Pond Road, both in Lynnfield. The project scope includes a shared-use path, connecting pathways, minor landscaping, trail amenities (benches, interpretive signage, bicycle racks, etc.), wetland replication area, removal of former railroad structures, crosswalks with ADA compliant pedestrian curb ramps, fencing, a pedestrian activated warning beacon, traffic signage, and pavement markings.
Location:
  • Town of Lynnfield
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    Design Responsibility: Municipality
    Right of Way Responsibility: Municipality
    Construction Begins: Autumn 2026
    Project Manager: Shahpar Negah
    Estimated Total Contract Cost: $5,491,176.35
    Estimated Total Federal Participating Construction Cost: $4,307,454.20
    Funding Provision: This project is planned to be funded through the 2026 Transportation Improvement Program for the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization.
    District: District 4
    Current Status: This project has been advertised for construction bids. (as of 07/25/2026 )

    Contracts (0) Progress
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    Property Impacts - Right of Way
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    Public Involvement
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    Accelerated Bridge Program
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    TIP Lines for
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    Planned Federal FY: 2026
    Responsible MPO: Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization
    Location: Municipality
    Cities: LYNNFIELD
    PEABODY
    Category: Advertised Projects Constr.
    Budget Section: 1A
    Advance Construct: No
    Air Quality Exempt: No

    Comments
  • Adj. TFPC = $5,829,514 (STBG) Shifted from Statewide prioritization to regional prioritization in FFY 2026-30 TIP following phasing of project.
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  • Increased via STIP Action 6
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  • funding decreased via STIP Action 10.
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    Funding
    Category FA - Surface Trans. Block Grant (STBG)
    Federal Cost: $3,424,245.60
    State Cost: $856,061.40
    Total Cost: $4,280,307.00

    Project Task Information
    Project Status
    Project Need Form PNF Entered 01/18/2023
    Project Need Form PNF Approved 10/27/2022
    Project Initiation Form PIF Entered 01/18/2023
    Project Initiation Form PIF Approved 11/28/2022
    Project Initiation Form PRC Submitted 05/22/2023
    Project Review Committee PRC Approved 06/01/2023
    Project Status Advertised 07/25/2026
    Project Management
    100% Design 100% Package Received 02/07/2025
    100% Design 100% Package Comments to DE 05/07/2025
    75% Design 75% Package Received 07/16/2024
    75% Design 75% Package Comments to DE 10/22/2024
    Final Design PS&E Received 07/16/2025
    Final Design PS&E Received - Resub 1 04/06/2026
    Final Design PS&E Received - Resub 2 06/19/2026
    Final Design PS&E Received - Resub 3 06/30/2026
    Consultant Contract Process NTP Issued 01/17/2023