25% Design Public Hearing for the Route 9 Corridor Reconstruction Project in Hadley

The 25% Design Public Hearing for the Route 9 Corridor Reconstruction project in Hadley, MA will consist of several segments, following up from our last public information meeting on the project back in September 2015:

• We will be formally releasing the results of the B43 Transit Mobility Alternatives study,
• Providing an update on the Transit Signal Priority project for the B43 bus route, and
• Formally present the 25% design for the Route 9 Corridor reconstruction project (Route 9 from East St to North/South Maple Street).

The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Hadley Route 9 Corridor Improvements project and results of the newly completed B43 Transit Mobility Planning and Alternatives Study. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation, providing residents and other stakeholders with an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the project. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

Project Scope
This proposed multimodal design aims to address and improve local and regional mobility, safety and accessibility, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit amenities, and vehicular operations and congestion on Route 9 with:

• 1 vehicular lane in each direction
• 1 two-way left-turn lane
• Separated bicycle lanes in each direction
• New 5′ sidewalks along both sides
• Improved surface drainage
• Upgraded storm system drainage
• New traffic signage
• Raised pavement markers
• New granite curbs

To learn more about the project and upcoming public meetings, please visit www.mass.gov/route-9-corridor-improvement-project. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Jeff Dietrich at: jdietrich@hshassoc.com or (617) 7080 x220.