What is a road moratorium?

A road moratorium includes all roads that have received full-width pavement treatment (reclaim, mill, overlay, etc). The road moratorium term is five full years after the year of construction. Excavation within streets under moratorium for any reason is prohibited. If a project involves a road currently under a moratorium, you may appeal in writing to the Wakefield Town Engineer at:

Engineering Division, Public Works
Town Hall
1 Lafayette Street
Wakefield, MA 01880

View the list of roads currently under a moratorium.