Swampscott Road Intersection Improvements Up For Discussion

SALEM, MA – Residents are invited to give input on improvements to the Swampscott Road and First Street intersection at a public meeting on Feb. 28.

The high-traffic intersection was the subject of a study by Salem's traffic engineers, which names some changes to the intersection meant to improve traffic conditions. Part of the design phase is to gather input from neighbors to the intersection, and anyone that passes through the area, according to a statement from Salem.

"The Swampscott Road and First Street intersection handles high volumes of traffic on a daily basis," read the statement from Mayor Kim Driscoll's office. "The hope is that the proposed modifications to this intersection will improve conditions on this roadway."

The public meeting – on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. in the Salem High School library – will include proposed design changes and recommendations from the engineers. People can also submit comments and feedback in writing to the Engineering Department at Engineering Department, City of Salem, 120 Washington St., Salem MA, 01970 by Wednesday, March 1.

To read the presentation online, click here.

Image via City of Salem

A previous version of this story listed the incorrect date for the meeting: It is Feb. 28.