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Lawrence-Methuen-Haverhill

#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-Mehtuen 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.

Bus may be flagged along route except in no-stop zones--see mvrta.com for details.
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