Chandler Street & May Street Improvements

At a Glance

• Roadway alignment changes to the intersection of Chandler and May to increase safety for all modes of traffic.
• Improvements to the sidewalks and curbing to provide on street parking for students and parents of the nearby schools.
• Improvements to the streetscape will include islands with landscaping elements and better lighting for areas with crosswalks.
• Estimated project cost: $8.5 million funded through the Transportation Improvement Program for the Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization.
• Start of Construction Spring 2027

Project Overview

The project will improve the design and traffic control for Chandler Street in the vicinity of the Worcester State University campus. The proposed work includes the construction of two modern roundabouts at the northern and southern intersections of May Street and Chandler Street with the addition of median islands, curbing and landscaping/hardscaping. The project will also include upgraded pedestrian, transit and cycling accommodations.

• MassDOT Project Information

Current Plans

• 75 Percent Design Plans
• 75 Percent Right of Way Plans

Design Public Hearing

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) held a Live Virtual Design Public Hearing on Project File No. 608961, Intersection Improvements on Chandler Street and May Street, on June 15 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing was to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Intersection Improvements on Chandler Street and May Street project and provide comment on the changes proposed.

Learn more by reviewing the Hearing Flyer and Notice:

• MassDOT Hearing Flyer - English | Spanish
• MassDOT Hearing Notice
• MassDOT Hearing Slide Deck
• 25 Percent Design Plans

Project Timeline

• Design Public Hearing - June 2022
• Project Bidding by MassDOT – September 2026
• Construction Begins - Summer 2027

Other Project Documents

• Road Safety Audit (2020)
• Functional Design Report (2021)