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Marked Tree Rd - Road Construction Upgrades
Project Description
The redesign of Marked Tree Road was initiated in response to community feedback highlighting safety concerns with the current road layout. The project spans the entire length of Marked Tree Road, from Great Plain Avenue to Central Avenue. It includes:
- Realignment of the roadway
- Installation of new ADA-accessible sidewalks and ramps
- New curbing and drainage improvements
- Asphalt pavement and updated paint markings
Sections of the existing sidewalk that pose accessibility challenges will be addressed. The design team will also contact individual residents where the new design may physically impact their properties.
In preparation for this project, all major utilities along Marked Tree Road have been upgraded in recent years. The town has contracted GPI to analyze various design options, resulting in two preliminary (25%) design plans.
The construction schedule will likely span two seasons, depending on contractor selection. The primary goal is to enhance safety while preserving the road's existing character. The project will be funded through Chapter 90 and other potential funding sources.
A public meeting was held on December 16, 2024, to present the two proposed design options and receive Input from residents and the general public. The meeting was held in-person and online. Public engagement is essential to shape the final design and ensure the project remains on track for potential construction in 2025.
Marked Tree Road Improvements Design Community Discussion
Where: Needham Town Hall - Powers Hall
1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA
Date: December 16, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Marked Tree Road Improvements (recorded video)
Concept 1: This design involves upgrading sidewalks on one side of the road.
Concept 2: This design includes sidewalks on both sides of the road.
Share Your Feedback on Marked Tree Road Designs
During the public meeting, attendees requested a brief survey to provide feedback to the design team and allow those unable to attend in person to share their input on the designs presented. In response, GPI has developed the Marked Tree Road Resident Survey.
If you would like to share your comments or feedback, please click the survey link and complete the form by January 31, 2025.
Additionally, an online form is available in the Q&A section of this page for submitting any additional responses or questions at any time during the development of this project.
Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Q & A
The Q&A section is where the public can find information about common questions with regards to this project. Users can browse questions and responses or if your question is not found, submit inquiries through an easy-to-use form, to obtain information needed to stay informed and engaged.
The Marked tree road redesign originated after community input about safety concerns for the current road layout. The Marked tree road redesign originated after community input about safety concerns for the current road layout. The goal of this project is to improve the safety while preserving the existing characteristics of the road.
The project will include re alignment of the roadway, new ADA accessible sidewalks and ramps, new curbing, drainage improvements, asphalt pavement and paint markings. There are various sections of sidewalk that present accessibility challenges that will be addressed. The design team will reach out to individual residents where the new design could have physical impacts to their property. The project will include re alignment of the roadway, new ADA accessible sidewalks and ramps, new curbing, drainage improvements, asphalt pavement and paint markings. There are various sections of sidewalk that present accessibility challenges that will be addressed. The design team will reach out to individual residents where the new design could have physical impacts to their property. The project will include re alignment of the roadway, new ADA accessible sidewalks and ramps, new curbing, drainage improvements, asphalt pavement and paint markings. There are various sections of sidewalk that present accessibility challenges that will be addressed. The design team will reach out to individual residents where the new design could have physical impacts to their property.
The anticipated construction is proposed to begin in 2025. The project construction schedule will be broken up into two construction seasons, dependent upon final design, weather conditions and selection of a construction contractor.