The Cross Roads at Route 129: Chelmsford Breathes New Life Into Route 3 Corridor
The Town of Chelmsford has taken a forward-thinking approach towards the Billerica Road area along Route 3. Having been plagues by recent vacancy in several office buildings on Route 129, the Town has created the Business Amenity Overlay District (BOAD) and worked with several developers and partners to bring new amenities to the area.
Economic incentives, flexible zoning, expedited permitting, and other catalysts have set the stage for new developments on the 600 acre site known as Cross Roads at Route 129. 276 new residential units and 17,000 SF of new retail/restaurant space have recently been approved for construction. Existing tenants include Brooks Automation, Zoll, ThermoFisher, Endeavor Robotics, 3M, Axis Communications, Schleifring, Comcast and more.
Current office space availability includes:
199-201 Riverneck Road
- 194,000 SF (89,000 & 95,000 SF) office space
- Easy access to Rte. 2 & I-495
- 2 stories
- Constructed in 1985 & 1998
- Over 4 parking spaces per 1,000 SF
- Two elevators in each building
300 & 330 Billerica Road
- 208,930 SF (110,882 & 98,048 SF) R&D/light manufacturing space
- Located on Rt 129 Interchange off Route 3, one mile from I-495
- 2 stories
- Full-service cafeteria in each building
- Fitness center with locker facilities
- Easy reconfiguration
- Tailboard loading dock
270 Billerica Road
- 100,000 SF office space available
- Located one mile from I-495
- 2 stories
- Constructed in 1085
- Fitness center
- Tailboard loading dock
- 1 passenger and 1 freight elevator
- Over 4 parking spaces per 1,000 SF
Investor interest in the park has been escalating with new owners at 300 Apollo Drive, 250 Apollo Drive, 220 Mill Road, 254 Billerica Road, 297 Billerica Road, 321 Billerica Road, and 2, 4, and 6 Omni Way. Current restaurant and retail opportunities abound with availability at 197 Billerica Road, 330 Billerica Road, 278-282 Mill Road, and more.
