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LOWELL, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Millions of dollars are being allocated towards improving major intersections in Lowell in the name of safety.
Often times called “deadly” and “dangerous” — the complex intersections of Appleton, Gorham and Central streets are slated for nearly $5 million worth of improvements, according to an informational report presented at a Lowell City Council meeting on Tuesday.
MassDOT approved the funding to update infrastructure — including modernizing intersections, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, bus shelters and pedestrian crossings.
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According to the MassDOT Top Crash Locations database, the intersections, as well as Gorham and Central Streets have been identified as a high-crash cluster site.
Residents like Dave say the area is a gateway to accidents, crashes, and fatalities.
"It's very dangerous. I've seen multiple accidents," he said.
Construction and upgrades are expected to begin sometime in 2027.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@JamesRojasMMJ) reports.