Site work and paving for a road / highway in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Working plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

This notice is being published to solicit public comments regarding of the above-referenced federal aid transportation improvement project pursuant to Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transpiration Act of 1966 (23 CFR 774). The City of Lawrence in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) proposes to reconstruction an 0.82-mile segment of Amesbury Street and install a roundabout at the intersection of Amesbury Street/Lawrence Street/Chestnut Street. The project, as designed, will require a permanent easement and a temporary construction easement within the City of Lawrence's O'Neill Park on Short Street for the reconstruction of the sidewalk and the construction of the roundabout. The park is protected as a significant public recreational resources under Section 4(f) of the DOT Act. MassDOT intends to pursue a determination that the proposed use of the permanent easement for the construction of a roundabout and reconstruction of the sidewalk meets the definition of de minimis (or minor) impacts, as specified under 23 CFR 774.17(5). A de minimis finding is being made based on the preliminary assessment that the proposed use of this resource will have no adverse effects on the recreational activities, features, or attributes qualifying it for Section 4(f) protection. All persons wishing to comment on the project should do so by mail or email to the above address within 15 days of this notice. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.