Roadway Construction and Infrastructure Projects

The City of Lynn is committed to building safe, vibrant, and accessible streets for everyone in our community. From repaving small neighborhood roads to major improvements on our main corridors, our goal is to create a better experience for all residents, businesses, and visitors.

We encourage you to explore this webpage to learn about current projects and see how they might impact the places where you live, work, and play.

On this page, you can find details on our projects, including:

  • Project descriptions and what we aim to accomplish.
  • Current status and timelines, so you know what to expect.
  • Project designs and maps to help you visualize the work.
  • Information on community meetings and how you can share your feedback.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to build better streets for our future.

Belden G. Bly Bridge - Western Ave [MassDOT]

This project will result in a new bridge to replace the one formerly known as the Fox Hill Draw Bridge. The new bridge will be the same alignment as the demolished 1912 bascule bridge. Throughout construction, two vehicular lanes and a sidewalk will remain open.

Location: Western Ave on Belden Bly / Fox Hill DrawBridge
Project Schedule: Construction is underway and scheduled to complete in March 2026.

More Information:

Project Page

Contractor Project Information

Broadway Intersections Improvements [MassDOT]

This project involves safety and operational improvements at two intersections (Broadway at Euclid and Broadway at Jenness) including reconstructed sidewalks, on-street bike facilities, traffic signal updates, drainage improvements, and new pavement.

Location: Broadway at Euclid and Broadway at Jenness
Project Schedule: Construction is underway and the completion date is TBD.

More Information:

MassDOT Project Page

 

The Northern Strand Extension - Market Street and S Common St [MassDOT]

MassDOT is building new, improved sidewalks, a two-way separated bike lane and shared use path, and installing some new pedestrian signals throughout this 1.9 mile project. There will be a minimal loss of street parking.

Location: Starting at the Northern Strand terminus at Western Ave, along Market Square, S Common Street, Market Street, the Lynnway (Carroll Parkway), and Nahant Road for approximately 1.9 miles.
Project Schedule: Construction is underway and the completion date is TBD.

More Information:

MassDOT Project Page

March 2023 Public Meeting PowerPoint

 

West Lynn Sewer Separation - Lynn Water and Sewer Commission (LWSC)

LWSC is conducting a major sewer separation project in West Lynn. This project will result in improved stormwater management for West Lynn by removing and replacing approximately 10,000 linear feet of aging water mains, hydrants, public-side water services, and gate valves.

Location: Active work is currently happening on Bennett Street between Oakville and South Streets and between Astor Street and Commercial Street.

Project Schedule: Construction is underway on Phase 3. This work will be completed by October 31, 2025.

More Information:

June 2025 Comprehensive Traffic Management Plan
LWSC - ARPA Water Main Project

 

Other

Street Resurfacing and Paving

To view the schedule of roadway resurfacing throughout the City, please click here.

Future Projects

Essex Street Reconstruction

Lynnway Reconstruction

Western Ave / Route 107 Reconstruction