Changes Coming To Major Shrewsbury Road

SHREWSBURY, MA — Drivers should expect traffic disruptions on Walnut Street as crews begin a sewer force main project next week.

The Shrewsbury Department of Public Works and contractor Ricciardi Bros. will begin extending the sewer force main along Walnut Street on Monday, according to a town announcement.

Construction will continue through the remainder of the fall and resume in spring 2027.

Walnut Street will be reduced to one-way traffic or closed at various locations during the project. Any closures will require Select Board approval, and the town will announce them in recap posts following board meetings.

Officials are asking drivers to avoid Walnut Street and use alternate routes whenever possible. Residents will continue to have access to their homes throughout construction.

The project is expected to increase sewer capacity to meet growing infrastructure needs along Route 20, according to the town.

Walnut Street will be paved after the force main work is completed in spring 2027. The town said the paving will provide needed repairs to the major north-south thoroughfare.

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