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Implementation of a 4-Way Stop Central Avenue at Groton Harvard Road
Public Notification
Implementation of a 4-Way Stop Central Avenue at Groton Harvard Road
The Town of Ayer will be converting the intersection of Central Avenue and Groton Harvard Road to a 4-Way Stop on July 26th. Currently, the Groton Harvard Road approaches have stop control and there is no stop control for Central Avenue. More details are provided below:
When: July 26th
What: Signage and roadway markings will be added in accordance with the attached plan. In brief, stop control will be added to the Central Avenue approaches, including stop ahead warnings.
Why: Several Factors, some are:
- High Crash Rate: 81 Crashes since 2002, 19 with possible/minor injuries, near misses not recorded but known
- Intersection Improvement Study Completed
- Crash Rate indicates two-way stop is no longer adequate for the intersection
- Skewed Intersection Geometry
- Poor Level of Service on Groton Harvard Road
- Interim Improvement of 4-Way Stop Recommended
The Town of Ayer appreciates your cooperation during this important project. If you have any questions, please call the Ayer DPW at 978-772-8240 (7:30 to 3:30) or email DPW@ayer.ma.us
