LAWRENCE-LOWELL

We will be providing service on Columbus Day - Monday, October 14, 2024 on a Saturday schedule. There will be bus and van service on this day. Routes 21–Andover Shuttle, 85-Lawrence Crosstown & 75-IRS/Raytheon will not run on this day. The main office will be closed on October 14, 2024.

The following changes will be implemented September 21, 2024. These changes are for SATURDAYS ONLY and are in effect until December 31, 2024. This schedule change impacts ALL MeVa routes.
ALL SATURDAY ROUTES
Will run every 60 minutes
* The #4 will run hourly from 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM
* The #8 and 10 will run hourly from 9:15AM - 5:15 PM
* The #16 will run hourly from 9:30 AM - 5:30PM
* All other routes will run hourly from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance mobility and convenience for the Merrimack Valley area residents, we are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of our new bus hub at a better, more accessible location. McGovern will serve as a central point making it easier than ever to get around.

#1-Lawrence-Haverhill via the Loop: Direct service via downtown Lawrence and Jackson Street to Target/Walmart/the Loop, with service continuing to Haverhill. New routing eliminates backtracking on Pleasant Valley Street, providing faster service from Lawrence to the Loop and to Haverhill. Swan/East/Merrimack Streets will now be served by #4. Connection at Downtown miniHub. Uses Casey Bridge to reach McGovern.

#2-Andover via South Broadway: Downtown Andover routing streamlines confusing and dangerous “figure eight” via Railroad Street. Andover Station served by #21 or short walk to North Main Street. Direct to McGovern via Merrimack Street – no bridge crossing.

#3-North Andover: Now serves Woodridge Housing, providing direct access to the YMCA, NAPS Central Offices, and Downtown North Andover. Interlined with the #9 allowing for direct service to downtown Lawrence.

#4-Walmart – Methuen Plaza and Prospect Hill via Howard Street: Direct to McGovern via double decker. Swan/East/Merrimack Streets will be served by this new routing with service continuing to the Loop. LGH will now be served by the #6.

#5-Water Street: Direct through downtown Lawrence and MinHub via Essex Street, travels the length of Essex Street, and utilizes the Duck Bridge to McGovern.

#6-Holy Family Hospital via Hampshire & LGH: Reoriented as “healthcare route,” connecting Holy Family, GLFHC, LGH, & Marston Medical with Arlington Neighborhood, Rita Hall, Elm Towers, 65 Union, Valebrook Apartment, Point After Clubhouse, & Merrimack Street social services. Direct to McGovern via double decker.

#7-Beacon Street: Same routing, utilizing Broadway Bridge to miniHub via Essex/Common. Interlines with #9.

#8 Merrimack College/Stone Hill via Parker: Route stays straight on Parker to Winthrop. S. Union and Colonial Heights to be served by the #9. After North Andover Mall, the route extends via 114/Elm Street to Merrimack College/Stone Hill Assisted Living.

#9-South Union/No. Andover Mall: Serves McGovern from So. Union Street. Utilizes the Duck Bridge to serve downtown and interlines with #7 at the miniHub via Essex/Common. Phillips St service relocated to So. Union Street, serving 212-228 So. Union Street Senior Housing and avoiding challenging street condition with 6 stop signs.  Stays on So. Union at Plaza 114 to serve Colonial Heights. Interlines with #3 at North Andover Mall.

#10-Methuen Sq via Broadway: Uses Pelham rather than Mystic, avoiding doubling back and traffic congestion in Methuen Sq. Serves miniHub via Essex/Common and uses Casey Bridge to reach McGovern.

#11-New Limited Express: Express service via double decker bridge targeting Newburyport job sites at Anna Jacques, Graf Rd. Business and Industry Park & Downtown. Serves Marston/East Haverhill Street in Lawrence, before heading express to downtown Haverhill and continuing to Newburyport on 113 through Groveland and West Newbury.

#14-Osgood Landing/Ward Hill Route Extension to Lawrence: Direct service between Lawrence and Haverhill via Osgood Landing/Amazon, Lawrence Municipal Airport, No. Andover Senior Center, Ward Hill businesses, and housing and businesses along Rt. 125. Additional option for Lawrence-Haverhill trips.

#24-Lowell-Lawrence: Serves miniHub via Essex/Common. Uses Casey Bridge to reach McGovern.