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Peabody Today
By the People, for the People
Peabody Mayor Promises Repairs to 'Worst Roads' in the City
Lowell Street repaving project to begin later this month after water main installation delay
Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:38pm
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A pop art-inspired illustration captures the vibrant energy of a city's commitment to infrastructure repairs.Peabody TodayPeabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced that the city will begin repaving work on Lowell Street, which he described as "one of the worst roads in the city." The project will start with milling in late April, followed by full repaving in a two-part process. Bettencourt apologized for the delay, citing a required six-month wait after a new water main installation before paving could begin to avoid road sinking.
Why it matters
Peabody residents have long complained about the poor condition of Lowell Street, a busy route in the city. The upcoming repairs aim to address this infrastructure issue and improve driving conditions for local commuters and businesses.
The details
The repaving work will cover the stretch of Lowell Street from Route 1 West to the West Peabody Fire Station. Bettencourt said the city was required to wait six months after installing a new water main before beginning any paving to avoid the road sinking.
- The milling work is scheduled to begin later in April 2026.
- The full repaving will happen in a two-part process after the milling is complete.
The players
Ted Bettencourt
The mayor of Peabody, Massachusetts, who announced the upcoming Lowell Street repaving project.
What they’re saying
“As many of you know, that stretch has shot to the top of the standings as one of the worst roads in the city, a fact my mother-in-law reminds me of often, and not very nicely.”
— Ted Bettencourt, Mayor of Peabody
“Better days — and smoother roads — are ahead.”
— Ted Bettencourt, Mayor of Peabody
What’s next
Updates on the exact dates for the milling and paving work will be shared by the city as soon as possible.
The takeaway
The upcoming Lowell Street repaving project in Peabody demonstrates the city's commitment to addressing long-standing infrastructure issues and improving driving conditions for residents and businesses.
