Foreman Road and Gee Drive are major streets serving several neighborhoods, three schools, and three industries in the City of Lowell.

The failing pavement along Foreman Road and Gee Drive caused hazardous driving conditions and excessive truck noise, creating a nuisance for area residents. Street improvements involved 3,600 feet of road reconstruction and the replacement of an undersized watermain.

Completed in 2004, the project resulted in a smoother road now able to handle heavy truckloads. Construction was sequenced to allow access to industries and to coordinate with the schools’ summer break so as to minimize disruption to student bussing.

An MDOT Local Agency grant and city matching funds financed the $518,000 road reconstruction project.