Route 53 Widening Project

Beginning in mid-April 2008, the Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD), through their consultant contractor (Paolini Corporation) will be widening an approximately One-Mile length of Washington Street (Route 53) in Hanover.  The limits of this widening project (between Mill Street and Pond Street/Rawson Road) are shown in the map below.

Businesses on Route 53, including those along this stretch of Route 53 will remain OPEN during construction.  MassHighway and the Town ask for patience from the public as this important traffic improvement project is underway.  While this stretch of Route 53 will remain open to traffic during construction, there may be some delays due to limited lane width and work space.  As such we anticipate that residents, businesses, commuters, and the general public will consider alternative routes as they deem necessary.

The project, once completed, will provide additional lane capacity and a middle turning lane, matching the alignment along Washington Street near the Hanover Mall. (See Images Below)  The anticipated completion date for this project is October 1, 2010.

If you have any questions concerns or complaints about work during the construction period, please contact the Town of Hanover Planning Department (781-826-7641).  Detailed plans of the project are available in the Town of Hanover Planning Department for those who have concerns about the project other than general questions.
 

Existing Two-Lane Cross Section

Proposed Five-Lane Cross Section