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5-5-58 -5- ' Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept, of Public Works April 30, 1958 Mr.Harold Stevens Town Counsel Town Hall, Lexin>ton, Hassachusetts Dear Mr. Stevens: It has been called to my attention that a hearing is to be held on May lst,by the Planning Board, concerning a warrant for a special Town Meeting on May 12th, to con- sider re -zoning property at the corner of Spring Streets Route 2 and Route 128 in the Town of Lexington. I am writing you, so that you may have information con- cerning the Department's plans for the improvement of Route 2, Route 128 and the relocation of Spring Street, and the construction of modern ramps at Route 2 and Route 128. Spring Street ' The Department's proposed plan calls for a relocation of Spring Street about 700 feet east of its present crossing; at Route 2. Such a relocation would return to the present Spring Street about 1500 feet north of the present Route 2 crossing. Our present plans call for the construction of two ramps. However, we have stated to representatives of the Planning Board that these ramps were optional with the Town and would be dependent on the traffic turning movement. It has been further stated, that if for any reason the turning movement at this street becomes excessive it, may be necessary to construct additional ramps. Route 2 The rresent Mans for Route 2 call for the construe - tion of a second, roadway on the north side of the present road. This would require an additional taking on this side, and could either result in a lower grade at the crest of the hill between Spring Street and 128, or in raising: the grade to pass over a re -designed Route 128 depending on the results of the studies for the improvement of Route 128. Although this question has not yet been decided the change in either case would be ver7T slight and would have "o effect on the basic design of the highway.