The City of Worcester launched a pilot seasonal speed hump program in 2021 that involved placement of 20 temporary speed humps during the June - October timeframe. The program has expanded considerably since that time and 80 speed humps, including a combination of seasonal, permanent, and raised crosswalks are planned for 2025. These new installations, in addition to permanent speed humps installed in previous years, will result in over 100 of these traffic calming elements installed on Worcester's streets.
Speed humps are a proven effective means of managing vehicle speeds at levels that are appropriate and safe on residential and local streets, around schools, and in certain other areas where vulnerable road users are present.
In 2025, permanent speed humps are being installed at locations where initial trials using temporary speed humps proved effective at managing vehicle speeds, as well as on a few streets that have been selected for new speed hump installations but are undergoing roadway reconstruction.
Other locations that are either new or in their second year of trials will receive seasonal speed humps. The status for both permanent speed hump locations and seasonal pilot speed hump locations are mapped and summarized below.
2026 Permanent Speed Hump Locations & Installation Status
| Street | Approximate Location | Status (As of June 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ascadilla Rd. | #26 | Fall 2026 |
| Canterbury St. | #124, #157, #215 (Speed Table) | Fall 2026 |
| Clover St. | #145, #186, #214 | Fall 2026 |
| Eastern Ave. | #67 | Fall 2026 |
| Fairmont Ave. | #136, #186, #230 | Fall 2026 |
| Flagg St. | #164 (Speed Table) | Fall 2026 |
| Fourth St. | #33, #59, #81 | Fall 2026 |
| Freeland St. | #0, #17, #29 | Fall 2026 |
| Harrington Way | #116, #200, #275, #305 | Fall 2026 |
| Hooper St. | #22 | Fall 2026 |
| Indiana St. | #14, #20 | Fall 2026 |
| Malden St. | #40, #61 (Speed Table) | Fall 2026 |
| North Pkwy. | #10, #40 | Fall 2026 |
| Richmond Ave. | #164 (Speed Table) | Fall 2026 |
| St. Nicholas Ave. | #275, #293, #315 | Fall 2026 |
2026 Seasonal Speed Hump Locations & Installation Status
| Street | Location | Status (As of June 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Allston Ave. | #27 | Installed |
| Apricot St. | #115, #155 | Installed |
| Alvarado Ave. | #25, #46 | Installed |
| Barry Road Ext. | #111 | Installed |
| Benefit St. | #15, #26 | Installed |
| Beverly Rd. | #255, #275 | Installed |
| Boston Ave. | #46 | Installed |
| Clover St. | #81, #109 | Installed |
| Colby Ave. | #31/35, #51 | Installed |
| Copperfield Rd. | #46 | Installed |
| Eureka St. | #27, #57 | Installed |
| Greenfield St. | #7 | Installed |
| Heywood St. | #43 (Speed Table) | Installed |
| Holden St. | #30, #59 (Speed Table) | Installed |
| Merrifield St. | #81 | Installed |
| Puritan Ave. | #12 | Installed |
| Rexhame Rd. | #16 | Installed |
| Richards St. | #9 | Installed |
| Ridgewood Rd. | #14 | Installed |
| Russell St. | #66, #72, #98 | Installed |
| Southgate St. | #87 | Installed |
| Spofford Rd. | #26 | Installed |
| Upland Gdns. | #18, #38 | Installed |
| Valley Hill Dr. | #17, #49 | Installed |
| Victoria Ave. | #22 | Installed |
Speed Hump Requests
DTM is currently developing a new application process for nominating streets for traffic calming treatments. In the meantime, residents may petition the City Council to submit a request for speed humps or other traffic calming measures.
Contact Information
Address
Transportation and Mobility
76 East Worcester Street
Worcester, MA 01604
Contact
Phone: 508-929-1300 ext. 49500
Fax: 508-453-2888
mobility@worcesterma.gov
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.