Groton Shirley Road Paving and Traffic Calming Begins September 22

The Ayer DPW will be paving Groton Shirley Road beginning on Wednesday September 22nd. The work includes reclaiming and regrading the roadway, installing drainage swales on the south side in select areas, repaving, and installing traffic calming (removable speed tables and signage, speed feedback signs, and line painting).

Work sequence will be:

  • Remove existing pavement and regrade (Reclaim)
  • Install binder course pavement
  • Construct stormwater swale
  • Install curbing
  • Final paving
  • Install traffic calming

The project is anticipated to take several weeks.

Seek alternative routes. Police details will be onsite to direct traffic.

During construction, there will be varying road conditions. Please travel with caution.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at 978-772-8240.Groton Shirley Road Paving Map