Andover gets $5 million state grant for River Road corridor
The Healey-Driscoll administration announced earlier this month that Andover received a $5 million grant to fund transportation and utility upgrades along River Road and Old River Road, work meant to prepare the area for new housing and economic growth.
The Healey-Driscoll administration announced earlier this month that Andover has been awarded a $5 million grant through the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund, part of the state's fiscal year 2027 Community One Stop for Growth program. The Town of Andover shared the news in a post on Oct. 21.
The grant will support infrastructure improvements in the River Road corridor, aimed at preparing the district for new housing development and supporting future economic growth. The project will include improvements to transportation and utility infrastructure along River Road and Old River Road.
Paul Materazzo, Andover's director of planning and land use, recently joined Andover46 to discuss the grant and the work it will support in more detail.
Source: Town of Andover announcement, October 21, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement. It was corrected where it differed.
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