By Carol Britton Meyer

During the reconstruction of the seawall along Nantasket Avenue across from the Fitzpatrick Way lagoon, a number of safeguards to protect pedestrian access are being instituted. Nantasket Avenue between Fitzpatrick Way and Point Allerton Avenue is closed in front of the seawall.

In response to an August 8 memo to Town Manager Jennifer Constable and DPW Director Christopher Gardner from Kevin Mooney, a senior engineer on the project and owner of Waterways Project Management, Hull Police Lt. Stephen Glavin reviewed the suggestions for pedestrian access outlined by Mooney and recommended this week the following, which the select board approved. Chair Irwin Nesoff was not present:

⦁ Reducing the speed limit to 25 mph from 35 mph on Fitzpatrick Way. Reducing the speed limit during construction projects is allowed, according to Mooney.

⦁ Heavy police enforcement to deter potential speeders.

⦁ Pedestrian/runner walkway, with the bike lane ending by XYZ Streets.

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“I don’t believe there is enough space for runners, walkers, and bicyclists,” Glavin said. The recommendation is to not include a designated bike lane because the stone wall makes it difficult for motorists to see around the corner. “If anything, I would recommend putting up signage stating that bicyclist travel is at their own risk in this area.”

Glavin also noted that there’s already a sign at the bottom of Allerton Hill indicating that the bike lane ends there in both directions.

• Posting of Share the Road signs to let motorists know to expect both pedestrians and bicyclists along Fitzpatrick Way

⦁ Installing stanchions on the bay side of Fitzpatrick Way from XYZ Streets to the bridge to delineate where people will be walking.

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