Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

South Broom Street is scheduled to reopen by 4:00pm on Tuesday, June 2. Following the reopening, North Shore Drive will close beginning at 5:00am on Wednesday, June 3.

Path users will be directed to the new path on the northwest side of John Nolen Drive.

John Nolen Drive Project Page

Learn more about navigating the area during construction.

Image description: North Shore Drive path will close between Bedford st and John Nolen Drive, use new path on northwest side of John Nolen Drive.

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News Releases

  • Path Update: John Nolen Drive Reconstruction

    The North Shore Drive path will be closed between Bedford Street and John Nolen Drive during this closure (details below).  Path users will be re-routed to the newly built path on the northwest side of John Nolen Drive. 

  • John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Traffic Closure Update

    South Broom Street is scheduled to reopen by 4:00pm on Tuesday, June 2. Following the reopening, North Shore Drive will close beginning at 5:00am on Wednesday, June 3.

  • Lane Closures for Run Madtown

    Multiple streets will be impacted on Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th for the annual Run Madtown race.

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