The R2O (Route 2 Overpass) Study is exploring the future of the Route 2 Overpass in Downtown North Adams—whether it should be repaired, replaced, or removed. But this isn’t just about fixing old infrastructure; it’s about imagining how these changes could help revitalize and reconnect Downtown North Adams. What could this space become for the community?

This stage of the R2O Study is conceptual, meaning that the project team is exploring what the possibilities for the future might be. These possibilities include repairing the Overpass, replacing it, or removing it entirely. This stage of the project calls for a broad technical understanding of the existing conditions present at the Rt 2 Overpass site, including gathering information about traffic patterns and community needs.

The R2O Study team is multidisciplinary. Stoss Landscape Urbanism is leading a team of consultants including HNTB, Michael Murphy Studio, James Lima Planning + Development, Transsolar, and Openbox. The client for the project is the City of North Adams. The project team is further supported by our local partners at the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and an Internal Advisory Group.

This phase of the R2O study started in the fall of 2024 and will last one year.

This page will continuously host exercises for us to gain feedback from you remotely, but our local engagement team also has a conversational activity that you can participate in. If this is something you are interested in, please provide your name and email in the form located above. The second in-person Activation was held on Saturday, April 5th at 10:00am at the Berkshire Innovation Center at Mass MoCA. The last Activation will occur soon in the coming summer, but check back here soon to find out the date!