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Steven Street culvert repair will close local road near Mill Pond for months; parents warned to allow extra travel time
Summary
District and town officials told the School Committee that Stephen (Steven) Street near Mill Pond will close for two to three months beginning Monday for a culvert and road repair; morning traffic near the high school is expected to be affected and families were advised to leave earlier and avoid blocking driveways.
North Andover Town and district officials notified the School Committee on Sept. 11 that a Stephen Street culvert-repair project will begin Monday and require closure of Stephen Street from Pleasant Street to Harkaway Road for two to three months.
Scope and timing
Superintendent Pam Lathrop and transportation director Lucy McCarthy said contractors will place directional signage and message boards at both ends of the closed stretch and the town will post additional notices via social media. Work will begin the coming Monday and the repair is expected to take two to three months.
Traffic impacts and school travel
The district noted limited afternoon effects but said morning patterns are likely to be more congested. The superintendent urged families traveling to the high school to allow extra time, and asked drivers not to block driveways near the high school so neighborhood residents can still get in and out.
Access to local amenities
Officials said the Warehill parking lot and trails remain accessible from alternate routes and motorists can reach the trailheads by using Osgood Street and other connectors.
Next steps and community outreach
The town's Department of Public Works and police department are aware and coordinating on traffic control. The district will share updates by social media and asked parents to plan alternate routes during the repair period.
