Weston Road Reconstruction

Presentations & Outreach

  • 03/09/2023 - Weston Road Neighborhood Meeting: link here 

Project Overview

  • Weston Road is one of only a few north – south routes connecting Rte 9 to Weston
  • Is almost entirely residential
  • Has a heavy commuter influence
  • Is a route for diving and walking to 2 nearby schools (Bates and Hardy) and a local market
  • The narrow Right of Way will limit the ability to add bike amenities
  • Lack of detour routes will cause traffic impacts and will likely stipulate night work

Project Background

  • DPW Capital Plan Includes $75,000 in FY22 for survey, design and bidding services and estimated $3.5M in FY24 for construction
  • Project limits are MassDOT ramp / right of way (southerly) to Weston Town Line (northerly)
  • Weston Road was originally a County Road, laid out by the county in 1845, called Blossom Street until 1907 and accepted by the Town around 1950
  • Mostly 40 foot Right-of-Way with 25 feet average paved width and 3.5 to 5’ wide sidewalks 
  • Classified as an unban collector
  • The street inventory, based on the recent survey includes
    • A project length of 3,800 feet
    • 16 intersecting streets
    • Above ground electric and communications poles / wires on the east side
    • 3,695 feet of sewer main with 23 sewer manholes
    • Approximately 3,750 feet water main
    • 3,520 feet of drain pipes
    • 6 pedestrian crossings with 1 signalized
  • Sidewalks on both sides in poor condition and in many areas lower the roadway
  • Curbs are mostly type “A”  4” tall asphalt curb in various condition
  • Sewer and drain video inspections show the pipes to be in good condition

Challenges and Opportunities

  • Roadway was last paved 1986 with some later overlays
  • Pavement condition is subpar due to age, wear & tear, freezing & thawing cycle and there are various trench patches throughout the entire roadway length
  • Profile has low to flat slopes 
  • Sidewalks are narrow in in many areas lower than the road edge 
  • 8 pavement cores indicate asphalt thickness between 7” and 12” on a gravel base
  • The curb and low sidewalk presents a safety and drainage concern
  • Trees, fences and landscaping present safety and sight distance concerns
  • Profile is low to flat
  • Sidewalks are narrow in in many areas lower than the road edge 

Project Timeline

  • Mid January – Presentation to Advisory 
  • Late January – Neighborhood meeting
  • January and February – Advance design and project plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E)
  • February – Presentation Select Board
  • March – Bid Project
  • June – Start Construction, contingent on advance access to funds
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