Anderson Bridge Project Site walk and public meeting March 2 (JFK St./N.Harvard St.)
Doug Mink
the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office
Invite you to a
MEPA/Public Information Meeting
for the
Anderson Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., School
100 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Site Walk:
4 PM -5:30 PM meet at Outside the Weld Boat House at the corner of Memorial
Drive and JFK Street and the northeast quadrant of the Anderson Bridge, Cambridge
Public Meeting:
6:30 PM � 8 PM in the Auditorium of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., School
100 Putman Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
The purpose of this meeting is to present the Anderson Memorial Bridge
Rehabilitation project, alternatives being evaluated as part of the design
process and to present the Environmental Notification Form (ENF). The ENF was
filed with MEPA on January 31, 2011. Following an introduction by MEPA staff,
and a project presentation by MassDOT, MEPA staff will lead a discussion to
answer questions and gather public comment on the ENF and environmental impacts
of the project. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments about the
ENF and the project in writing to the MEPA Office by March 4, 2011. Copies of
the ENF may be obtained on the project website at
www.mass.gov/massdot/charlesriverbridges or by contacting Michael Trepanier at
Michael....@state.ma.us. Please send copies of comments to MassDOT.
The rehabilitation project described in the ENF is proposed by MassDOT through
the Commonwealth�s Accelerated Bridge Program (ABP). The goals of the project
are to improve the bridge�s structural integrity and enhance accessibility. The
proposed project consists of the rehabilitation of the existing bridge,
including the rehabilitation of the existing arches, replacing the existing
bridge lighting, spandrel, parapet walls and staircase. The existing bridge will
be modified to accommodate bicycle lanes in each direction and proposes
improvements to the intersections of North Harvard Street with both Memorial
Drive and Soldiers Field Road. Built in 1915, the Anderson Memorial Bridge is
listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places as an integral and
contributing component of the Charles River Basin Historic District. The
proposed rehabilitation will respect the documented historic status of this
landmark structure and preserve as many of the original elements as possible.
If you have questions or would like more information about the project or would
like to be added to the project email or US Mail distribution lists or RSVP for
the site walk please contact Stephanie Boundy, Public Outreach Coordinator for
MassDOT�s Accelerated Bridge Program, by phone 617-973-8049 or email at
Stephani...@state.ma.us. The King School is accessible via a ramp at the
entrance to the school that is adjacent to the parking lot. To request language
or access accommodations, please contact Stephanie Boundy at the above email
address or phone number.
The Weld Boat House and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School are within walking
distance from the MBTA Redline Harvard Station. For additional information on
commuter options please see www.mbta.com or contact the MBTA Customer Support
Services Center at (617) 222-3200 or TTY (617) 222-5146.