Northbridge Complete Streets Implementation

NORTHBRIDGE COMPLETE STREETS IMPLEMENTATION ON LINWOOD AVENUE; PROPOSED WIDENING FOR PASSING LANE AT WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 

• The permanent incorporation of the 2020 Shared Streets temporary sidewalk and crossing improvements at three existing crosswalks across Linwood Avenue (in front of the Northbridge Middle School and Town track/football field) to include permanent sidewalks adjacent to the parking lot with ADA-compliant curb ramps and detectable warning surfaces at the crosswalks, respectively. The partial reconstruction and new five-foot sidewalk will begin on the southbound side of Linwood Avenue from 172 Linwood Avenue, where the current sidewalk begins/ends, to the entrance of the Mumford Riverwalk Trail entrance, for approximately 670 feet including driveway crossings. 

• Reconstruction and safety improvements of the existing crosswalks at the intersection of Cross Street and Linwood Avenue, including relocation of the Linwood Avenue crosswalk approximately 150 feet west of the existing crosswalk to connect to the existing sidewalk on the opposite side of Linwood Avenue    

• Reconstructed and improved crosswalks, including ADA-compliant pedestrian curb ramps, signage, and pavement markings at the following locations will be included: Crosswalk across the access road between the middle school and the ball field;  Crosswalk across Whitinsville Christian School entrance road; Crosswalk across Haringa Avenue; Crosswalk across the Northbridge High School entrance road; Crosswalk across Linwood Avenue at the Linwood Mill mixed-use development, and St. Camillus Adult Day Health Center, including the addition of an RRFB. 

• The addition of a new designated passing lane at the Whitinsville Christian School driveway to alleviate traffic backups during school drop-off/pick-up times.