Updated March 19, 2025:

Westford Street and Stedman Street

New traffic signal construction

Starting Monday, March 24, 2025, construction will begin to install a new traffic signal at this intersection. New sidewalks, ADA ramps and crosswalks will be installed. Substantial completion date will be the end of July, 2025.  Access to neighboring businesses will remain open.

Merrimack Street and Cabot Street 

Traffic signal reconstruction and bicycle facilities

Starting, Monday, April 7, construction will begin to replace the outdated traffic signal at Merrimack Street and Cabot Street. Sidewalks, ADA ramps and crosswalks will be updated.  A two-way protected bicycle facility will be constructed along Merrimack toward City Hall. Substantial completion date will be the end of October, 2025. Pedestrian access to area businesses will remain open. On-street parking within the project limits will be restricted during the duration of the project.

City Parks and Open Space Projects

11 City parks will be updated this summer, through both City and ARPA funding. Detailed information on each project schedule can be found HERE

Roadway Repaving and Sidewalk Replacement Projects

View current and completed roadway projects with the City of Lowell's Engineering Department HERE

Lowell High School Construction Project: 

Please visit our dedicated site for more information about this project, including regular video updates: lowellhsproject.com 

State Transportation Projects

Rourke Bridge Replacement Project

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will start construction on the replacement bridge in September 2025, with construction anticipated to be completed in late 2029. The new bridge will connect Middlesex Street to Pawtucket Boulevard, improve mobility for all users, and meet current standards, including ADA accessibility.
Please visit the MassDOT Project site for more information: https://www.mass.gov/rourke-bridge-replacement-project

Gorham Street Bridge Replacement Project

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is replacing two bridges in Chelmsford: Westford Street over I-495 and Route 3A (Gorham Street) over I-495 at the Chelmsford/Lowell line. These upgrades will improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. 

Construction will take place in two phases, with Phase I starting in late June 2025. Each bridge will be closed to vehicles for 12–18 months, but pedestrian access will be maintained. Local detours will be in place. Visit https://www.mass.gov/event/chelmsford-lowell-bridge-replacement-public-information-meeting-32625-03-26-2025 for more information.

Recently Completed Projects

Shattuck St Cobblestone Restoration

Cobblestones were repaired on Shattuck Street from Market St to Merrimack St to allow for cobblestone restoration as part of a gas main restoration program. 

Beaver Street Bridge Project

The Beaver St. Bridge construction is substantially complete. The bridge is fully open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic as of July 25, 2024. 

Concord River Greenway 

Work to complete the connection between Jolene Dubner Park to the Lawrence Street portion of the greenway wrapped up in Spring 2022. The final phase of the Concord River Greenway, a stretch that spans from the terminus at the Davidson Street Lots to Jolene Dubner Park, will be completed when the City is able to negotiate access and construction rights along this stretch with multiple private property owners. 

Connector Trail 

This project is a multi-use path that connects the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in the Cross Point towers area with the Target shopping plaza along Plain Street and is substantially complete. The remaining portion of this project is still part of the Department of Planning and Development's goals, which includes expanding the trail network and continue the efforts of expanding and improving the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. 

Lord Overpass/Thorndike Street

This transformative infrastructure project removed aging overpass bridges, connected Jackson Street to Thorndike Street, improved the intersection at Dutton/Thorndike/Fletcher/Jackson Streets, and updated traffic signals to more effectively move travel into and out of the HCID and Downtown Lowell

Please visit the Lord Overpass page for more information: https://www.lowellma.gov/771/Lord-OverpassGateway-to-Lowell