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The City of Lowell is committed to maintaining and improving its infrastructure to better serve residents, businesses, and visitors. This page provides an overview of construction projects that enhance roadways, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other public infrastructure.
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View the project location map to see where construction is taking place across the city.
For more information about each project, use the links provided below to access specific details.
City of Lowell Projects
The list below is subject to change based on the availability of funding, weather conditions, permitting and coordination requirements, contractor scheduling, and other unforeseen circumstances. The page was last updated in January 2026. Information is posted as it becomes available and may be revised as project details are confirmed.
Roadway reconstruction
- IFB 24-29: Localized Paving (3 years Contract) - FY 2026
- IFB 26-06: French Street Reconstruction
- 2026 Reclaim and Paving Street (Bid Phase)
- 2026 Reconstruction of Streets and Sidewalks (Bid Phase)
Pavement Preservation
- IFB 24-75: Microsurface & Cape Seal of Street (3 years Contract) - FY 2026
- IFB 23-82: Crack Seal & Fog Seal (3 years Contract) - FY 2026
Sidewalk and Wheelchair Ramp Reconstruction
Bridge and Structure Work
- Aiken Street Resurfacing and Infrastructure Improvement (Funding Pending)
- Billerica Street Culvert Replacement (Funding Pending)
- Stockbridge Avenue Culvert Replacement (Funding Pending)
If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to report an issue related to construction in your neighborhood, please contact the City of Lowell Engineering Department at engineers@lowellma.gov or call 978-674-4070.
2025 projects
Roadway reconstruction
- IFB 25-69: Reconstruction of Streets
- IFB 24-66: Reclaim Cold Planning and Paving of Streets (Contract Extended)
2023 projects
IFB 23-52: 2023 Reconstruction of Curb and Sidewalks at 8 Schools in the City of Lowell
Link to pageIFB 23-29: 2023 Road and Sidewalk Reconstruction Project
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2022 projects
IFB 22-55: 2022 Cement Concrete Repairs of Sidewalks and WCR’s in The City of Lowell
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MassDOT Projects
Below is a list of MassDOT projects that are currently ongoing or scheduled to take place in the City of Lowell. For more detailed information, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Transportation website, or contact MassDOT directly. Additional project updates and resources are also available on the MassDOT Project Information page.
| DOT Project ID | Project Description | Project Type | Status | Start Date/End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 605966 | LOWELL- RECONSTRUCTION & RELATED WORK ON VFW HIGHWAY | Roadway Modernization | Construction | |
| 612549 | LOWELL- PAWTUCKET STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS | Roadway Modernization | Design | |
| 609050 | LOWELL- CHURCH STREET 2-WAY CONVERSION | Roadway Modernization | Design | |
| 604694 | LOWELL- CONNECTOR RECONSTRUCTION, FROM THORNDIKE STREET TO GORHAM STREET | Roadway Modernization | 25% Design Plans | |
| 613709 | LOWELL- CONCRETE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ON ROUTE 133 (ANDOVER STREET) | Pavement Preservation | Design | |
| 608816 | LOWELL- DRACUT- METHUEN- RESURFACING AND RELATED WORK ON ROUTE 110 | Resurfacing DOT Owned Non-Interstate | Construction | |
| 613729 | LOWELL- SCHOOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT STOKLOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL (SRTS) | Roadway - Reconstruction - Sidewalks and Curbing | Design | |
| 609206 | LOWELL- DOWNTOWN CANALWAY PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS & PAWTUCKET CANAL BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS | Highway Reconstruction and Rehab | Design | |
| 607887 | LOWELL- ROURKE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, L-15-088, WITH NEW BRIDGE, L-15-114, WOOD STREET EXTENSION OVER MERRIMACK RIVER AND MBTA/CSX RAILROAD | Bridge Replacement | Design | |
| 613109 | CHELMSFORD- LOWELL- DECK REPLACEMENT, C-08-030 (2JG) AND L-15-065 (2H2, 2H3), LOWELL CONNECTOR (NB/SB) AND LOWELL CONNECTOR B-11 OVER I-495 | Bridge Deck Replacement | Design | |
| 601716 | LOWELL- BRIDGE REHABILITATION, BR# L-15-029 JEFFERSON STREET OVER CANAL | Bridge Rehabilitation | Design |