MassDOT is not only replacing bridges for the Route 2/I-95 Bridge Replacement Project in Lexington, it’s also taking steps to ensure the surrounding environment is protected and improved (see the project map on our website). “Greening” measures will safeguard a key neighbor of the construction …Continue Reading Lexington Route 2 Bridges: As Construction Advances, So Does Environmental Protection
MassDOT Highway Administrator Thomas J. Tinlin today joined Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter along with state and local elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking for the West Elm Street Roadway Reconstruction Project. The $3.7 million project will improve traffic control and enhance safety along a nearly …Continue Reading Brockton: West Elm Street Project Groundbreaking Celebrated
MassDOT’s Route 2/I-95 Bridge Replacement Project moves forward in fall 2015 with upcoming work-related ramp closures. The Exit 52A ramp from Route 2 East to I-95 South and Exit 29A from I-95 South to Route 2 East will be closed from 8:00 PM on Friday, …Continue Reading Lexington: Route 2/I-95 Project Update
At busy Alewife Station, seven-foot tall kiosks built with 100 percent recycled materials offer MBTA users the space and information to recycle on the go. The two kiosks are part of a pilot program designed by MassRecycle in partnership with the MBTA, the Massachusetts Beverage …Continue Reading MBTA: Pilot Program to Increase Recycling
Team MassDOT on Wheels this week joined Boston’s annual Hub on Wheels event and completed a successful 30+ mile route around the city! MassDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Coordinator Peter Sutton and Team were pleased to participate in the city-wide bike ride on September 20. …Continue Reading MassDOT Team Joins Hub on Wheels Bike Event
In its first report to the Legislature, the MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) detailed underlying problems at the MBTA that are even more serious and deep-seated than reported in April by the Governor’s Special Panel to Review the MBTA. The FMCB’s baseline analysis …Continue Reading MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board Releases First Report
Take the Challenge! By participating in the Massachusetts Clean Air Challenge commuters will improve air-quality by choosing more sustainable transportation options during the week-long promotion. This year, Massachusetts challenges you to explore your commuting options from September 20th-27th by choosing greener modes of transportation including …Continue Reading Clean Air Challenge: September 20-27
On Saturday, September 19th, and continuing through October, Red Line service between JFK/UMass and Quincy Center will be temporarily suspended on weekends to allow workers to make the subway more resilient to harsh winter weather conditions. On weekends when workers will be replacing third rail …Continue Reading MBTA Winter Resiliency Work Continues through October
As part of MassDOT’s Whittier Bridge/I-95 Improvement Project, the Route 110 on-ramp to I-95 North in Amesbury will be closed beginning on Monday, September 21 for approximately five weeks. The 24-hour-a-day/7-day-a-week closure is necessary to demolish and reconstruct the on-ramp to I-95 North over the …Continue Reading Whittier Bridge Update: Amesbury I-95 Ramp to Close
MassDOT will hold a Public Information Meeting for the I-91 Viaduct Rehabilitation Project as follows: Thursday, September 24, 6:30pm, Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield The meeting will provide an update on major construction that will begin during this upcoming winter …Continue Reading I-91 Viaduct Project Public Meeting Set
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